The Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit 1 (SRT1) course is approximately 24 to 30 total hours with 8 hours of classroom and 16 to 22 hours in the field. It is suggested that the class be held over 3 days, but it can be adjusted to fit shift and other schedules.

This program is 20 hours in length, includes all of the above, and covers such subjects as: advanced technical rescue, helicopter management and a major mock rescue, usually at night. The class is arduous and fatiguing, and all subjects are taught regardless of weather.

RESCUE 3 INTERNATIONAL
WHITEWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Three-Day Format

This course is approximately 24-30 hours total with 8-10 hours of classroom and approximately 16-20 hours in the field.

River Guide Training & (Individuals "Non" employment training) CO/UT/NM, Multi-River Course
Includes Swiftwater Rescue Technician course 3 days following satisfactory completion of the guide training course.

River Guide Training & (Dvorak new staff training/orientation) Guide/Instructor's Orientation)
CO/UT/NM, Multi-River Courses
Includes Swiftwater Rescue Technician course 3 days. Upon completion of course and contact for employment.

Includes 30 hours of instruction, books, handouts, testing, certification materials, patches, and ID cards. Written and practical tests must be completed prior to certification.

SRT Advanced

This is the second of the two courses needed by fire personnel to complete the requirements for the NFPA 1670 Standard in water for the technician level. It integrates techniques learned in SRT1, as well as advanced river/flood situations and high angle rope techniques.