Swiftwater Rescue Training
Swiftwater Technician
Two Intensive days on the River
JUNE 9 &10 and JUNE 23 & 24
Swiftwater Technician is a two day course for public safety personnel with a
background in river rescue. It is a physically and emotionally demanding
class, which should only be undertaken by individuals who are dedicated to
continual drilling in the swiftwater environment.
Day one begins in the classroom with up to two hours of review of safety
procedures and rope rigging systems. Videos illustrating both well
conducted and poorly organized real-life rescues may be viewed and
discussed. After the classroom review, we move on to the river for the
remainder of the two days.
Each participant must have his/her own
safety gear. This consists of a high-impact pfd with crotch
straps, a water helmet, wet suit, gloves, water shoes and throwbag.
Ropes, rigging hardware, rescue devices and boat are supplied.
Required open water endurance swim of 1000 feet conducted at start of class.
Exercises for Swiftwater technician include swimming self-rescue techniques, throw bag, wading rescue, "live bait" swimming rescue and tethered boat rescues.
Housekeeping details:
$300 per student -
Fee covers instruction, lunch and refreshments both days.
Class minimum is 8 students. Maximum is 18 students.
All students must have NFPA Awareness and Operations
certification
Lodging -
Accomodations available in the Training Center for $15 night
Camp on Training Center Grounds for $10 night
Grand Motel - Pembine - 715-324-5417
Richards Motel - Dunbar - 715-324-5444
AmericInn - Norway, MI - 906-563-7500
For more information or registration
materials
800-776-7199
Training@atlasoutfitters.com
