Water Rescue Technician Course

This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency responder to conduct rescue operations in surface water, swiftwater, and floodwater in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include dynamic hydrology; recognizing and isolating hazards to rescuers and victims; managing a water rescue incident; incident size up and communication; working with air assets and watercraft; selecting and using PPE and rescue equipment; searching for and managing victims; constructing and using technical rope rescue systems and skills; dynamic swimming; performing non-entry and entry rescues from the shore or a platform; rescuing victims from a waterborne vehicle; and terminating an incident. This course incorporates awareness, operations, and technician training based on NFPA 1006 (2021).

Designed For:   Public safety members with river and flood rescue responsibilities.

Prerequisites:

-Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations (SFT, FEMA, or IFSAC/Pro Board) or Low Angle Rope Rescue and Rescue Systems 1

-Common Passenger Vehicle or Auto Extrication or Vehicle Extrication

-IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800 (FEMA)

Standard: Attend and participate in all course sections and successful completion of all skills identified on the Training Record

Hours: 40 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.