Swiftwater Rescue Training
WHITE BEAR RESCUE TRAINING CENTER
Swiftwater Technician
Three Intensive days
on the River
June 10, 11 & 12, 2012
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.
Instruction 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.
Required 1000 foot open water endurance swim will be conducted before moving on to the the river for the remainder of the two days.
Each participant must have his/her own safety gear!
All students must have NFPA Awareness and Operations certification
This consists of high-impact pfd with crotch straps, a water helmet, wet or drysuit, gloves, water shoes, whistle and throwbag.
Ropes, rigging hardware, rescue devices and boat are supplied.
Exercises for Swiftwater Technician include swimming self-rescue techniques, throwbag, wading rescue, "Live Bait" swimming rescue and tethered boat rescues.
Housekeeping details:
$350 per student Fee covers instruction, lunch and refreshments
Accommodations available in the Training Center $15 per night
Camp on Training Center grounds for $10 per night
Local campgrounds and motels available
For more information
Call: 800-776-7199