Course Overview
An Adventurous and Hands-On, 3-day course of intermediate river and flood rescue Skills, Strategy and Tactics involving Shore Based rescue techniques, Rescue Swimming, Rope Rigging Systems and light rescue watercraft handling for Emergency Service and Public Safety personnel. This "industry standard" certified course meets NFPA 1670 & 1006 “Operations Level" and partial "Technician Level” certification. **Students will receive the NFPA "Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Operational” certification, (24 Instructional Hrs.).
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Curriculum
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.
- Students must have personal medical insurance or department insurance coverage.
- Student will need to provide their own wetsuit and footwear for the course. Rentals are available (see details below). All other gear is provided for you.
Meeting Location
Unless otherwise notified, we will meet at 9am on the first day of class at the Oxford Suites Chico Hotel Confernece 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. Contatct Sale Manager, Analise.