Water Rescue Technician (WRT) Next Course Dates TBD (xx/xx/xxxx-xx/xx/xxxx)
Description:
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 I.
**Email toweronetraining@gmail for invoice and NET 30 terms.
Description:
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 I.
**Email toweronetraining@gmail for invoice and NET 30 terms.
Description:
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 I.
**Email toweronetraining@gmail for invoice and NET 30 terms.