Fundamental taught include an in depth look at subjects as understanding water dynamics, handling hazards and obstacles, using basic rescue equipment, setting up technical rope systems, controlling in-water contact rescues and much more. The prerequisites include being in good physical condition, having a basic swimming ability and having adequate health insurance coverage. Full wetsuit or drysuit, USCG approved lifejacket, lightweight water helmet, and water booties or tennis shoes. Gloves and fins are optional. This course addition al 2-day course concentrates further on the rescue victim, integrating Swiftwater Rescue Technician I techniques into more difficult water and flood situations.
Students develop skill competency during a mock night river rescue scenario.
Swiftwater Rescue Tech. I level course. Topics covered include proper class organization teaching skills for rescue classes, utilization of the class text, testing, and developing a class plan. I course in its entirety at least two times, be a certified EMT, and have completed the SRT II course once satisfactorily. Completion of an application, a health form,and a letter of recommendation from and approved instructor will be required.