CSFM Water Rescue Awareness & Ops: Feb 3rd, 2025

Description

Course Overview

An Educational and Hands-On, 1-day course of intermediate river and flood rescue Skills, Strategy and Tactics involving Shore Based rescue techniques, Throw Bag Techniques, Rope Rigging Systems and Rescue Watercraft Awareness for Emergency Service and Public Safety personnel. This “industry standard” certified course meets NFPA 1670 “Operations Level” certification. **Students will receive the CSFM Water Rescue Awareness-Operational” certification, (8 Instructional Hrs.).

Student Requirements

Students must be 18 years old and have a moderate swimming ability to face challenging situations in dynamic water.
No pre-requisite course is required. Although it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of knots, anchors, and mechanical advantage.

Meeting Location

Unless otherwise notified, we will meet at 9am on the first day of class at the Oxford Suites Chico Hotel Conference Center.

2035 Business Ln. Chico, CA
866-460-7456

Check in a the front desk for the conference room location.

*Special Student Lodging Discount is available. Ask for the “Code 3 Rescue Student Discount”.

Schedule

Day 1: 8am – 5pm

Classroom: Rescue Philosophy/Priorities, Hydrology & River Terminology, Water Rescue Analysis, Rescuer/Victim Psychology & Physiology, Equipment Overview, Knots & Rope Rigging, Throw-bag Rescue Techniques.

Logistics

Class will be held in the classroom and Bidwell Park (We will not be getting in the water)

Lecture and rope skills will be information intensive! Plan on getting a good night rest beforehand.
Bring note taking materials: your textbook, handouts and certification/registration paperwork will be provided.
We will break for lunch in town.
Attire is casual dress, appropriate for public contact, unless otherwise require by your agency.

Curriculum

Day 1: Classroom/Lecture

Focus: Rescue Philosophy & Priorities, Hydrology & Terminoligy, Swiftwater Rescue Situational Analysis, Rescuer/Victim Psychology & Physiology.

Class Objectives
Legal Responsibilities
Rescue Psychology
Rescue Priorities
Low to High Risk Options
River Terminology
Hydrology
Communications
Intermediate and Advanced Water Rescue Techniques
Handling Vehicles in Moving Water
Flood Disaster and Safety
Incident Management and Pre-Planning
Witness/Family/Bystanders/Media
Water Rescue Medical Considerations
Throw Bag Techniques
Rope Rescue Rigging: Knots, Anchors, Mech-Advantage
Swiftwater Gear and Equipment

"TRAIN AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT, BECAUSE IT DOES!"

(530) 727-8550