About the course
This intensive program prepares responders to organize and perform a surface-water rescue without creating additional victims.
Classroom and in-water instruction covers hazard recognition, rescue organization, practical techniques and equipment use at operations and technician level.
What your team will build
Recognize environmental hazards before committing rescuers.
Use rescue equipment and systems appropriate to the situation.
Organize an effective response while protecting rescuers and casualties.
Prerequisites
Participants must be capable swimmers and complete the swimming requirements provided with the course outline.
Standards & guidance
Designed around NFPA 1006/1670 surface-water rescue guidance