Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit 1 (SRT1)

This is our most popular course. The SRT1 course provides rescuers with the
fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone
who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in
hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management.
Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals
of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Additionally students are introduced to the
basics of boat handling and the fundamentals of rope rescue including mechanical
advantage and anchor systems.

The SRT1 class also provides the rescuer the foundation to the NFPA Swiftwater Technician level. Swiftwater Technician level is a mandatory training level for inclusion on a Federal Emergency Management Agency Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Team at all Team levels.

In some locations this course is offered as part of Rescue 3's University Program, earning students Higher Education credit. For more information, click here>>