Basic swiftwater rescue course

“Education That Save Lives”

BASIC SWIFTWATER RESCUE COURSE

Sponsored by Rescue Training Specialties

Swiftwater and Floodwater Rescue is one of the most dangerous rescue scenarios that many in Public Safety face in America. Each year unnecessary deaths and injuries affect potential rescuers as well as the original victims. Basic Swiftwater provides rescue training to Public Safety Personnel such as Fire, Rescue, Law Enforcement, EMS and others interested in Swiftwater or Floodwater safety.

Training and education in the specific methods of swiftwater rescue are essential for proper response and safety to the rescuer and patient. RTS has developed a system to train rescue workers for proper response to these types of emergencies. The training includes classroom work, videos, modular demonstrations, and hands-on practical scenarios in “real life” scenarios. All instruction MEETS OR EXCEEDS NFPA Training Standards.

When/Where August 26 - 28th, 2016 / Western Laurens Fire Department Time

August 26th @ WLFD 15406 Indian Mound Rd, Ware Shoals, SC 29692 (Classroom 6:00pm – 10:00PM)

August 27nd @ Ware Shoals, SC (on River 9:00am – 5:00pm)

August 28th @ Ware Shoals, SC (on River 9:00am – 5:00pm)

v  Class times my vary due to water flow schedules

v  Students must provide their own food and water for river site, due to rescue site being at remote areas.

PRE-REQUISITE: None

REGISTER: COST OF COURSE: $140.00

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE

TO: Rescue Training Specialties

542 Linn Garden Ln. West Union, SC 29696

See attachments for Registration Forms

QUESTIONS:

(RTS Contact) Scott Krein 864-483-5203

(RTS Contact) Ricky Burgess 864-444-8437

(Local Contact) Steve Arsenault 864-979-8570

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All students must have, at minimum, swiftwater helmet, PFD/Vest & closed toe shoes (hardsole-no dive booties, or sandals) Gloves

Optional equipment is wetsuit, drysuit, etc.