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Wed16Mar2022Sun20Mar20228:00 amWetumpka, Alabama - Coosa River
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator (SFRBO)
The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator program combines all of the skills learned in the Flood Rescue Boat Operator and Swiftwater Rescue Boat Operator courses. Students will learn to handle boats in both flat and moving water (Class III), as well as how to perform rescues safely and effectively in both environments. Prerequisite: Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
Meets JPR's of FEMA Boat Operator Position Description and students requiring Position Task Books will receive them upon completion of the class.
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Thu28Apr2022Sat30Apr20228:00 amDes Moines, Iowa
Course Hosted by Des Moines Fire Department - CLASS IS FULL
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
The SRT course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management. Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Additionally students are introduced to the basics of boat handling and the fundamentals of rope rescue including mechanical advantage and anchor systems.
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Mon23May2022Wed25May20228:00 amJohnson City, Tennessee
Course Hosted by Washington County/Johnson City EMS
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
The SRT course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management. Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Additionally students are introduced to the basics of boat handling and the fundamentals of rope rescue including mechanical advantage and anchor systems.
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Wed01Jun2022Fri03Jun20228:00 amSpringfield, Missouri
Class Hosted by Springfield Fire Department
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
The SRT course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management. Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Additionally students are introduced to the basics of boat handling and the fundamentals of rope rescue including mechanical advantage and anchor systems.
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Mon06Jun2022Wed08Jun20228:00 amSpringfield, Missouri
Class Hosted by Springfield Fire Department
Flood Rescue Boat Operator (FRBO)
Flood Rescue Boat Operator is a course designed to train rescue personnel in handling motorized boats during flood operations. Students are exposed to a number of topics including types of motorized boats suitable for water rescue, boat handling on still or slowly moving water, crew roles, boat safety and problem solving. Techniques are then put to work doing searches in flood environments, stranded victim and in-water retrieval, and rescue of conscious and unconscious persons. Prerequisites: Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
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Sat20Aug2022Sun21Aug20228:00 amJohnson City, Tennessee - Holston River
Rescues from Vehicles in Water (RVW)
The Rescue from Vehicles in Water workshop is a specialist course for Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technicians that explores the skills required to deal with car-related rescues in Swiftwater and Floods. The course looks at vehicle behavior and stabilization in water, as well as access techniques and victim extrication. Vehicle hydrology, glass management, anchors, and weight transfer are all addressed in this two-day, hands-on clinic.
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Wed14Sep2022Thu15Sep20228:00 amJohnson City, Tennessee - Holston River
Rescues from Vehicles in Water (RVW)
The Rescue from Vehicles in Water workshop is a specialist course for Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technicians that explores the skills required to deal with car-related rescues in Swiftwater and Floods. The course looks at vehicle behavior and stabilization in water, as well as access techniques and victim extrication. Vehicle hydrology, glass management, anchors, and weight transfer are all addressed in this two-day, hands-on clinic.
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Mon17Oct2022Thu20Oct20228:00 amJohnson City, Tennessee
Class hosted by Washington County/Johnson City EMS
Rope Rescue Operator (RRO)
The Rope Rescue Operator (RRO) course introduces the knowledge and skills required by personnel to operate safely and effectively during rope rescues and be an active part of a rope rescue team working under the supervision of Rope Rescue Technicians.
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Fri18Nov2022Sun20Nov20228:00 amJohnson City, Tennessee
The SRT course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management. Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Additionally students are introduced to the basics of boat handling and the fundamentals of rope rescue including mechanical advantage and anchor systems.
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Fri24Mar2023Sun26Mar20232:00 amJohnson City, Tennessee
Swiftwater Rescue Technician Advanced (SRTA)
This course integrates techniques learned in SRT1 and TRR:TL, taking the students beyond the emphasis on self-rescue to concentrate on victim rescue. Students are exposed to more complex water rescue situations including a mock night river rescue scenario. The three day course includes 4-6 hours of classroom instruction, followed by two and one-half days of hands-on skill development.
Students are introduced to the role and utilization of various skills in river and flood rescue, including:
- rope systems
- management of litter & patient raising systems
- highline systems
- advanced river search concepts
- performing rescues at night or in low visibility
- and basic flood disaster management.
Completion of the SRTA along with SRT and TRRTL satisfies the requirement outlined in NFPA 1670 Surface/Swift Water Technician Level. This qualified graduates to operate on a Swift Water/Flood Search & Rescue team according to NFPA.
Contact hours – 24 hours
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 18
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
- Rope Rescue Operator (RRO) or Technical Rope Rescue Technician Level (TRRTL)
Note: Certain equivalent rope courses may be accepted. Please contact your instructor, regional director or Rescue 3 corporate office for more information about what equivalents are accepted in your area. Please note: not all regions allow equivalent courses. Also, students who attend with equivalent certifications but do not have sufficient knowledge to complete course requirements may not receive certification.
Qualification valid for – 3 years
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Thu20Apr2023Sat22Apr20232:00 amDes Moines, Iowa
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
The SRT course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management. Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Additionally students are introduced to the basics of boat handling and the fundamentals of rope rescue including mechanical advantage and anchor systems.
Contact hours – 24 hours
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 18
- Confident Swimmer
Qualification valid for – 3 years
Limited Spots available contact dwheeley@specialtyrescuetraining.com before registering.
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Mon22May2023Wed24May20232:00 amJohnson City, Tennessee
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
The SRT course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management. Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Additionally students are introduced to the basics of boat handling and the fundamentals of rope rescue including mechanical advantage and anchor systems.
Contact hours – 24 hours
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 18
- Confident Swimmer
Qualification valid for – 3 years
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Tue06Jun2023Sat10Jun20232:00 amRock Island State Park, McMinnville, Tennessee
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator (SFRBO)
The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator program combines all of the skills learned in the Flood Rescue Boat Operator and Swiftwater Rescue Boat Operator courses. Students will learn to handle boats in both flat and moving water (Class III), as well as how to perform rescues safely and effectively in both environments.
Contact hours
40 hours
Prerequisites
- Must be a confident swimmer
- Minimum age: 18.
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
Qualification valid for
3 years
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Mon31Jul2023Wed02Aug20232:00 amKingsport, TN
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
The SRT course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management. Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Additionally students are introduced to the basics of boat handling and the fundamentals of rope rescue including mechanical advantage and anchor systems.
Contact hours – 24 hours
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 18
- Confident Swimmer
Qualification valid for – 3 years
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Tue24Oct2023Fri27Oct20232:00 amJohnson City, Tennessee
Rope Rescue Operator (RRO)
This 30-hour course is delivered over four days and provides students with the fundamentals of rope rescue in the low-angle environment. Students learn and practice skills preplanning and size-up of rope rescue operations, knots, anchor systems, belay operations, ascending and descending lines, mechanical advantage systems, patient packaging & litter attending. Students learn how to safely navigate low-angle or over-the-bank rescue situations and assist rescuers in high-angle environments. The Rope Rescue Operator (RRO) course introduces the knowledge and skills required by personnel to operate safely and effectively during rope rescues and be an active part of a rope rescue team working under the supervision of Rope Rescue Technicians.
Contact hours – 30 hours
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 18.
Qualification valid for – 3 years
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Thu07Dec2023Sun10Dec20232:00 amJohnson City, Tennessee
Rope Rescue Technician (RRT)
This 30 hour course is delivered over four days and is designed to take students from basic over-the-bank rescues to progressively more vertical scenarios. Students learn and practice such skills as preplanning, size-up and scene management, ascending and descending, belaying, mechanical advantage systems, lowering and raising systems, patient packaging and litter attending, tethers, and highlines. The Rope Rescue Technician (RRT) course covers concepts and techniques to enable small teams to undertake technical rope rescues. A building block approach is used throughout the course so that candidates can progress from key concepts through to the rigging and operation of full systems for raising, lowering and highline rescues.
Contact hours – 30 hours
Prerequisites
- Rope Rescue Operator (RRO)
- Minimum age: 18
Qualification valid for – 3 years
(423) 913-3858
Schedule
ADDRESS
Specialty Rescue Training
4472 Greenwood Drive
Jonesborough, TN 37659
Office: 423-913-3858
Cell: 423-791-0739
4472 Greenwood Drive
Jonesborough, TN 37659
Office: 423-913-3858
Cell: 423-791-0739
Website: https://specialtyrescuetraining.com
Email: dwheeley@specialtyrescuetraining.com
Email: dwheeley@specialtyrescuetraining.com
