The Golden Fire Department and Dive Rescue International have teamed up to offer a complete Swiftwater Rescue training series from May 31 to June 10, 2024!
- Swiftwater Rescue 1: May 31-June 2, 2024
- Swiftwater Rescue 2: June 3-5, 2024
- Swiftwater Rescue Trainer: June 6-10, 2024
Swiftwater Rescue I:
Dive Rescue International’s renowned three-day (24 hour) training program. Swiftwater rescue operations are inherently dangerous and with the complications of fast current, low-head dams, and/or hidden debris they can become deadly. Prepare for these special hazards by learning how to organize and manage safe swiftwater rescue operations. Participants in this program should be prepared for multiple in-water scenarios.
This program is presented in the classroom and open water to allow students to become familiar with different field scenarios. Successful completion of this program is measured in class participation and an end of program comprehensive test.
Key training topics include:
- SWIFTWATER ORIENTATION
- HAZARD AWARENESS
- FUNDAMENTAL RESCUE TECHNIQUES
- GENERAL PATIENT CARE
- KNOTS AND RIGGINGS
PREREQUISITES
All students must be a current member of a public safety agency and at least 18 years of age. This program is designed for personnel who are physically fit. Participants are encouraged to participate after successfully completing the IADRS Watermanship Test or testing to a fitness level of 13 MET (Metabolic Equivalents) or greater. Participants with aerobic fitness questions or concerns should consult their physician prior to in-water training. Participants who have poor aerobic fitness may attend this program as surface support personnel with the approval of the instructor.
BE SURE TO BRING
All students should bring clothing appropriate for weather conditions, adequate footwear, watersports helmet, and U.S. Coast Guard approved P.F.D. (Type III or V) with whistle and cutting tool, and pen and paper. In-water participants must provide their own wetsuit or swiftwater dry suit, water rescue gloves, work gloves and fins.
ESTIMATED SCHEULE
DAY 1
8:00-12:00 Program Introduction / Overview / Lecture / Exam
12:00-1:00 Meal Break
1:00-5:00 Rigging Exercises
DAY 2
8:00-5:00 Swiftwater Rescue Field Training
DAY 3
8:00-3:00 Swiftwater Rescue Training Scenarios, Group Swiftwater Rescue Swim
3:00-5:00 Program Review / Critique
Swiftwater Rescue II:
Dive Rescue International’s advanced three-day (24 hour) swiftwater training program. All students are required to have basic swiftwater rescue skills including excellent swimming skills, operational experience using high-lines and a working knowledge of knots, rigging and mechanical advantage systems. All students should be prepared for multiple challenging in-water scenarios. Specific and detailed information will be provided regarding searching by using coordinated land and water-based teams.
This program is presented in the classroom and open-water to allow students to become familiar with different field scenarios and engage in team-building exercises. Successful completion of this program is measured in class participation and a comprehensive test.
Key training topics and the associated objectives include:
- CHARACTERISTICS OF MOVING WATER
- THE HUMAN BODY IN WATER
- SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
- SCENE EVALUATION
- ESTABLISHING OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- SEARCH TACTICS
- KNOTS AND RIGGINGS
PREREQUISITES
All students must be a current member of a public safety agency, at least 18 years of age and must show proof of Swiftwater Rescue 1 certification.
This program is designed for personnel who are physically fit. Participants are encouraged to participate after successfully completing the IADRS Watermanship Test or testing to a fitness level of 13 MET (Metabolic Equivalents) or greater. Participants with aerobic fitness questions or concerns should consult their physician prior to in-water training. Participants who have poor aerobic fitness may attend this program as surface support personnel with the approval of the instructor.
BE SURE TO BRING
All students should bring clothing appropriate for weather conditions, adequate footwear, watersports helmet, and U.S. Coast Guard approved P.F.D. (Type III or V) with whistle and cutting tool, and pen and paper. In-water participants must provide their own wetsuit or swiftwater dry suit, water rescue gloves, work gloves and fins.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE
DAY 1
8:00-12:00 Program Introduction / Overview / Lecture / Exam, Completion of class paperwork
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Team Building Exercises
2:30-5:00 Skill Completion and Review
DAY 2
8:00-8:30 Introduction to Objectives
8:30-5:00 Field Exercises
DAY 3
8:00-5:00 Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Scenarios / Final Critique / Closing
The Swiftwater Rescue Trainer Program is uniquely designed for public safety personnel. This course presents Swiftwater Rescue Training in a practical and efficient system, giving trainers the tools to build a competent and safe team. Successful Swiftwater Rescue Trainer graduates will return to their departments with a complete training system. With the purchase of student kits from Dive Rescue International, trainers will be able to conduct in-house Swiftwater Rescue training for department personnel. This is a surface Swiftwater Rescue program and does not involve diving.
PREREQUISITES
Member of a public safety agency, at least 21 years of age, completion of Swiftwater Rescue I from any certified training agency, and completion of Swiftwater Rescue II through Dive Rescue International.
This program is designed for personnel who are physically fit. Participants are encouraged to participate after successfully completing the IADRS Watermanship Test or testing to a fitness level of 13 MET (Metabolic Equivalents) or greater. Participants with aerobic fitness questions or concerns should consult their physician prior to in-water training.
- Teaching the Adult Learner
- Preparation and Effective
- Presentation of the
- Swiftwater Rescue Program
- Swiftwater Rescue II
- Program Overview
- Testing and Evaluation of Students
- Site Preparation for Swiftwater Course Operations
- Site Survey Hazard Identification
- Personal Protective
- Equipment Education
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE
DAY 1
8:00-12:00 Introductions, course review, & team building skills
1:30-5:00 Pool Exercises
6:00-10:00 Classroom
DAY 2
8:00-12:00 Classroom w/ Field Exercises
1:00-5:00 Field Exercises
6:00-10:00 Classroom
DAY 3
8:00-12:00 Classroom w/ Field Exercises
1:00-5:00 River Field Exercises
6:00-10:00 Candidate Lectures
DAY 4
8:00-5:00 River Exercises
6:00-10:00 Candidate Lectures & Exam
DAY 5
8:00-2:00 River Exercises
3:00-5:00 Trainer Review, Certificates, and Closing