SWIFTWATER RESCUE
TECHNICIAN® UNIT 1 (SRT1)
The Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1 has
been revised to meet the requirements of the NFPA 1670 Standard for
Technical Rescue in the areas of water and rope. It's name has been modified
slightly to Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit 1 (SRT1) as it is the first
of two units needed for personnel to be considered technician level
for water and rope.
This class is an intensive three-day, 24 to 30-hour class. It has one day of classroom instruction followed by two days developing and practicing water rescue skills. The initial emphasis is on developing self-rescue skills. Other objectives include an in-depth look at such 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.
Equipment
requirements:
- full wetsuit or drysuit
- lightweight water or climbing helmet
- USCG Type III or V approved lifejacket/PFD
- water booties or tennis shoes
- gloves and fins optional
Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age or older
- adequate health insurance coverage
- basic swimming ability
- in good physical condition
SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN® ADVANCED (SRTA)
Swiftwater Rescue Technician Advanced is the second of two units needed for personnel wanting to meet the requirements of the NFPA 1670 Standard at the technician level for water and rope (and also provides the competencies required by NFPA 1006 Professional Qualification -- see the box below regarding NFPA 1006).
It integrates techniques learned in SRT1, as well as Incident Command level controls, advanced river/flood situations and high angle rope techniques.
Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age or older
- adequate health insurance coverage
- basic swimming ability
- being in good physical condition
- completion of SRT1 within the previous 3 years
Equipment requirements are the same as SRT1 along with:
- whistle
- waterproof flashlight
- long pants
- climbing helmet and harness
- any other gear beneficial for a night search is recommended
SWIFTWATER BOAT OPERATIONS
Swiftwater Boat Operator is a 4-day class designed to educate and provide experience for boat operators in a Swiftwater or Flood situation. The class includes one full day of classroom instruction and three days of hands on training in Class 1 to 3 waters. The class includes but is not limited to:
-
Swiftwater dynamics - Local laws/statutes
- Victim management
- Night Operations
- Flips & rights
- Boat maneuvers in Class 1to 3 waters
Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age or older
- adequate health insurance coverage
- basic swimming ability
- being in good physical condition
- completion of SRT1 within the previous 3 years
Equipment requirements are the same as SRT1 along with:
- whistle
- waterproof flashlight
- long pants
- climbing helmet and harness
- any other gear beneficial for a night search is recommended
Students must provide Type 3 or Type 5 PFD, whitewater or climbing helmet and must be capable of self-rescue. A Swiftwater Rescue Technician course is recommended prior to this class.