FIP-FIP7149 - Swift Water Rescue Technician - Advanced

Course Description

This course integrates techniques learned in SRT-I, taking the students beyond the emphasis on self-rescue to concentrate on victim rescue.  This course includes classroom instruction, followed by extensive hands-on skill development.

Topics covered will include:  Understanding the role and utilization of various line systems, to search class I to Class III swift water, and in some instances, class IV to VI (hydraulics and waterfalls).  Managing the raising and lowering of litters with patients, tending a litter, belaying of rescuers, basic rappelling, and high line systems.  Managing and conducting a night or low visibility river rescue.

Course Outline

• National Fire Protection Association-NFPA 1006, Rescue 3 International-SRT-II

Learner Outcomes

To prepare responders, at all levels, to respond to and mitigate incidents that involve victims in an aquatic environment.

Notes

Method of Instruction: Lecture and Hands-on Application

Evaluation: Written Exam and completion of a Mock Night River Rescue Scenario (Pass/Fail)