Class Enrollment

Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT)
Date/Time:	Sat 4/12/2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM This class continues on: Sun 4/13/2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon 4/14/2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:	VEMSA - Newfane Location
Class Price:	$465.00

The SRT course is taught by experience instructors who not only teach but actively responded to rescues. This course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water. It's recommended for anyone who may respond to in-water rescues. Students will gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management. Practical skills for this course include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Students will also be introduced to basic boat handling and rope rescue.

Contact hours

24 hours

Prerequisites

• Minimum age: 18
• Confident Swimmer

Qualification valid for

3 years