Open Water Rescue Boat Operator - Small Vessel Course

This course provides classroom instruction and practical application to develop competency for open water rescue boat operations. The course is designed specifically for open water environments and is not appropriate for environments with river and flood or surf environments. Upon completion, the student will be capable of operating small rescue boats (recommended length up to 18 feet or operational equivalent).

Designed For: Public safety members with open water surface rescue responsibilities

Authority: 

-Office of the State Fire Marshal
-NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional 
  Qualifications (2017)
-NFPA 1670 Standard for Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue   Incidents (2017)

Prerequisites:

It is recommended that students have completed the OSFM Open Water Rescuer -Basic (or equivalent) course prior to taking this course. If students have not taken Open Water Rescuer - Basic, it is recommended that they have completed the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) swim test that meets or exceeds the International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists (IADRS) Annual Watermanship Test.

Standard: Completion of all activities

Hours: 32 hours

Required PPE:

* Helmet

* Live Bait Type V PFD 

* Wetsuit or Drysuit

* Water Shoes

* Gloves  

Course will be confirmed once the minimum class roster of 12 students is met.  

Refund Policy: Full refund is available if canceling more than 30 days before the course. Cancellations made within 30 days of the course will receive a 75% credit towards a future course. Cancellations made within 15 days or more before the course will receive a 50% credit toward a future course. No credits will be issued for cancellations made fewer than 14 days of the first day of the course. Credits are good for 1 calendar year, no exceptions.  Any cancellations must be received via written notice and emailed to maritime@intrepidgroup.us. Cancellations made outside of the 30 day window will be given a full refund or full credit transferable to a future training with Intrepid Maritime.