Whitewater Rescue Technician

The Whitewater Rescue Technician course is designed specifically for agencies that respond to river emergencies or work around moving water. Groups such as National Park, Forest Service, and Fish and Game have all chosen the Whitewater Rescue Technician course to prepare employees.

Course Length: 2.5 Days

Course Price: $385

Course Dates:

June 7-9

June 21-23

June 28-30

Skills covered in the Whitewater Rescue Technician:

  • Hydrology and Reading Water
  • Medical Considerations
  • Evacuation Considerations
  • Safety Talks
  • Communications and Scene Management
  • Helicopter Familiarization
  • Incident Command System
  • Aggressive Swimming Techniques
  • Defensive Swimming Techniques
  • Strainer Swim and Self Rescue
  • Throwbag Training
  • Shallow Water Crossings
  • Foot Entrapments
  • Body Entrapments
  • Contact Rescues
  • Live Bait Rescues
  • Bridge Based Rescues
  • Raft Flip Drills
  • Kayak Pins
  • Wrapped Boats
  • Rope Skills:
    • Rope Strengths & Construction
    • Anchor Building
    • Knots & Hitches
    • Mechanical Advantage
    • Tension Diagonal