


Water Rescue Technician (WRT 0049) (10/20/2025-10/23/2025)
Kernville, CA
Agency Hosted Course, No Outside Members.
Description:
This 40 Hour 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)
Required PPE:
Helmet
Gloves
Wetsuit or Drysuit (Water temps can be low 50s)
Type V PFD with Quick-Release Harness
Water Shoes or boots
*Terms / Conditions / Cancellations information in Link Below
**Email toweronetraining@gmail for any questions.
Kernville, CA
Agency Hosted Course, No Outside Members.
Description:
This 40 Hour 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)
Required PPE:
Helmet
Gloves
Wetsuit or Drysuit (Water temps can be low 50s)
Type V PFD with Quick-Release Harness
Water Shoes or boots
*Terms / Conditions / Cancellations information in Link Below
**Email toweronetraining@gmail for any questions.