This 40-hour Pro Board course is designed to train the student in the skills required for certification in Surface Water/Swiftwater Rescue. Skills for the program of instruction are drawn out of the job performance requirements found in Chapters 17 and 18 of NFPA 1006 and meet the requirements of NFPA 1670. Students will receive advanced instruction in surface water/swiftwater rescue in both classroom and practical settings, including scenario-based instruction.

Skills taught include:

• PPE/Equipment Selection & Inspection
• Incident Size-Up & Victim Management
• Recognize Incident Hazards
• Develop a Site Survey
• Define Search Parameters
• Deploy a Water Rescue Reach Device to a Waterbound Victim
• Deploy a Water Rescue Rope to a Waterbound Victim
• Performing Watercraft-Based Rescue of a Waterbound Victim
• Survival Swimming and Self-Rescue Skills
• Operation of Rope Systems
• Swim Rescues
• Defensive Tactics
• Swimming
• Directing a Rescue Team
• Terminate an Incident

Certification:

Students that successfully complete the program of instruction and pass a written and hands on skills evaluation will receive national certification through The National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board).

Prerequisite Requirements:

NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapter 5.2, Rope Rescue Operations Level

Must be a member of WI-TF1

Textbooks:

Textbooks required for class will be checked out to the student the first day of class and will be returned prior to receiving their certificate.  Textbooks can be purchased with advanced notice.

Required Equipment:

Students are required to wear a dry-suit, personal flotation device (PFD), helmet, wet shoes, and wet gloves.  All classes will be held regardless of weather conditions, foul weather gear is the student’s responsibility.  

Registration:

This training is only for members of WI-TF1.

Meals and lodging will be provided to WI-TF1 members.

Indicate your need for lodging and the dates the lodging is needed in the lodging information section of the registration. Your lodging is provided at no cost.

WI-TF1 members:  You will not pay tuition for this course.

Prerequisites & Other Information:

NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition, Chapter 5.2, Rope Rescue Operations Level

Must be a member of WI-TF1. 

Cost:

See above.