Floods and Moving Water (NEW)

Floods are one of the leading causes of loss of life and property throughout the world. This type of natural disaster is becoming a more common scenario and communities are demanding rescue providers be prepared. The enormity of flooding incidents makes planning critical to your team�s success. Floods vary in duration and intensity, but the concepts for conducting rescue and recovery operations are similar. Program topics include:

  • Rescue and survival tactics
  • Rescuer safety
  • Identifying potential dangers
  • Equipment for yourself and your team
  • Hydrology
  • Dynamics of moving water
  • Site survey
  • Rope tactics
  • Boat-based techniques
  • Rigging systems
  • Low-head dams
  • Risk/benefit analysis

Duration - 3 days (24 hours)
Recommended for - Dive team members, water rescue team members, law enforcement and fire service personnel
Prerequisites - Member of a public safety agency and at least 18 years old

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(800) 248-3483

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Non-Diving Programs
  • Floods and Moving Water
  • Ice Rescue
  • Med Dive
  • Swiftwater Rescue
  • Swiftwater Rescue II
  • Underwater Investigator
  • Visual Cylinder Inspection
  • Water Operations Officer Development

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received 3 weeks prior to class start date receive a full refund. Cancellations received 8-21 days prior to class start date receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received 0-7 days prior to class start date do not receive a refund.

Research of Past Records

Instructors or students requesting record information prior to 1997 are assessed a $25.00 research fee.
The fee for re-issue of certificates or cards is $10.00.