Swiftwater Level I and II
The BESTSwiftwater
Rescue TRAINING
2018
SWIFTWATER
RESCUE
2018Hosting Schedule (Student Training)
May 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 June 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-1July 6-8, 13-15, 20-22Weekdays available upon request.
Instructor Development Course Training
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A ll rescue personnel need to be prepared for imminent high water danger! Are your department’s personnel trained to save themselves? Will they be ready,
competent and able to assist during an emergency swiftwater rescue response? PSDS teaches fire, law and search and rescue departments with the most current rescue methods available. PSDS courses meet and exceed NFPA, OSHA, P.O.S.T. and individual STATE standards. In addition, our water operation programs meet tech rescue accreditation held by Pro Board and IFSAC. NFPA 1670,1006 and 1983.
• Pre-plan response area• Coordinating with mutual aid departments• Write an effective SOP and SOG• Understand when “No Go” is appropriate• Boat-based rescue operations
• Calculating water speed – CFS, CFM and KNOTS• Safe patient handling techniques• Bridge rescue operations• Spinal board usage• Medical considerations• Agency coordination
For more information on how to host or participate in our swiftwater rescue courses, call PSDS today at:
(970) 261-1334 or email us: [email protected]