The first part of the Swiftwater and Flood Rescue curriculum, this course is designed for the rescue professionals looking to become a technician in swiftwater and flood rescues.
Hazards and hydrology
Self-rescue techniques
Preparation and planning
Basic use of rescue equipment
Knots and basic anchor systems
Wading
Dealing with foot entrapment
Tensioned diagonals
Basic understanding and use of the rescue vest
The continuation of Swiftwater and Flood Rescue I, this course continues the curriculm to become a technician in swfitwater and flood rescue.
Advanced shore-based rescue operations
Large scale urban flood operations
Search and recovery operations
Night operations
Boat based rope systems
Bridge rescue applications
Introduction to paddle boat operations
A one day refresher course designed to fortify techniques and knowledge for swiftwater rescues.
A course exposing students to low and no-light swiftwater and flood rescue scenarios.
Course Content Includes:
Safety concerns of night rescues
Formal ICS set up for night operations
Proper equipment needed for night time rescues
Scenarios using simple, commonly used swiftwater applications (ropes, live bait, swims)
Scenarios using complex rescue systems with rafts and rope systems
Introduction to boat operation provides first-time guides the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a variety of situations.
A comprehensive presentation that provides essential knowledge for support staff faced with a swiftwater or flood event.
Recognizing the need for water search and rescue
Implementing the assessment phase
Identifying resources necessary to conduct water rescues
Pre-planning and mitigation
Hazards and hydrology
Determining rescues vs. recoveries
Understanding equipment need to perform water rescues
Continue honing paddling skills while being tested in class II+ whitewater.
Learn about advanced paddling techniques, the avoidance of common river hazards, and raft recoveries.
A two-day course designed to fortify techniques and knowledge for swiftwater rescues and introduce participants to Paddle Boat Operator training.
Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. The course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience through Wilderness Medical Associates. Wilderness First Aid is a 16 hour course focused on the basic first aid skills needed for venturing out into remote or wilderness areas. This course takes into account things such as limited access to medical supplies, exposure to outdoor elements, and extended response time for professional help. The course is a mix of in-class lecture and outdoor hands on training.