Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course
This fast-paced and intensive two-day training program is designed to provide Fire, Rescue, EMS, and Law Enforcement personnel with the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively respond to incidents in, on, and around the water, including static and moving water environments. This curriculum meets and exceeds NFPA 1670 Standard for Technical Rescue. Day 1 includes 4-hours classroom and 4-hours in-water practical session conducted in a static water environment. Day 2 includes 2-hours classroom and 6-hours in-water practical session conducted in a moving water environment. Tuition includes lunch, books and materials. Participants must be in good physical condition, strong swimmers, and must supply their own wetsuit or dry suit, along with booties and gloves. Upon successful completion, participants are awarded with a Water Rescue Technician Certification and Insignia valid for 5 years from the course completion date. For more information/registration, access the Lifesaving Resources' website at www.lifesaving.com or call 603.827.4139. Location: Lifesaving Resources' Water & Ice Rescue Training Center in Harrisville, New Hampshire.