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.

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.

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.

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.

Guide Training to become a certified Whitewater Rafting Guide.

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