Class Enrollment

Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT)
Date/Time:	Mon 4/13/2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM This class continues on: Tue 4/14/2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wed 4/15/2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:	VEMSA - Newfane Location
Class Price:	$465.00
Notes:	If we do have a minimum of 12 students by 3/30 we will have to cancel the course

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