Swiftwater Rescue
This is based on NFPA 1006 Chapter 17
To see detail you can go for free to here https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=1006
To see detail you can go for free to here https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=1006
SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN COURSE OUTLINE INCLUDES
This is the standard summary of the course outline which assumes a minimum Awareness Level going in.
Good Swimming ability and good basic fitness is essential for this course.
This is the standard summary of the course outline which assumes a minimum Awareness Level going in.
Good Swimming ability and good basic fitness is essential for this course.
SWIFTWATER RESCUE - NFPA & DEFRA
Prerequisites Due to the nature of this training, participants should be comfortable at working in water and be able to swim.
Course will cover a multitude of subjects i.e.
Medical Considerations in Search and Rescue Operations Pertinent Medical and First aid including IDR, Mammalian Dive reflex, Leptospirosis, Cold water Shock, drowning etc. Course Levels:
We provide certificate training at 4 levels
COURSE ASSESSMENTS Required Knowledge and Skills as assessed 4 ways
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![]() Sample "Shallow Water Crossing" Graphic courtesy of the Field Operations Guide by Tom Pendley of DRR (Desert Rescue Research)
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CONTACT US To Book or for more information Office@AdvancedRescue.ca |
PPE: We can provide all require PPE. Please bring Rope Gloves, Closed toe footwear / boots and clear safety glasses.