PWC Rescue Technician Course
PWC Rescue Technician Course
This 32-hour course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency
responder to conduct rescue operations using a personal rescue watercraft
(PRWC) in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and
procedures. Topics include PPE; hydrology; incident management; self-rescue
and survival swimming skills; communication; navigation; assembling and
configuring watercraft; maintenance; trailering; hazard mitigation; launching,
docking, operating, anchoring, and recovering watercraft; victim search and
rescue; crew overboard events; and towing. This course incorporates
awareness, operations, and technician training based on NFPA 1006 (2021).
Students will receive the CA OSFM PWC Rescue Operations Certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Prerequisites:
Water Rescue Technician (2021) (SFT) or River and Flood Rescue Technician (2017) (SFT)
California Safe Boaters Safety Course (CBT- CA Boating and Waterways)
Urban Search and Rescue Boat Operator (CBT-FEMA)
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.