Course Description

This course provides the knowledge and skills to respond to surface water rescue incidents, including scene size-up, Incident Action Planning, rescue of self and victims using reach and throw methods, tools and equipment for water rescue, emergency swimming, in-water victim management, incident leadership, and termination.

*NFPA 1006 - 2021 Edition, Ch. 17.1, 17.2, 17.3

Capacity: Min. 8 / Max. 12

Mandatory Text: Jones & Bartlett, Water Rescue Principles and Practice to NFPA 1006 and 1607: Surface, Swiftwater, Dive, Ice, Surf, and Flood, 3rd Edition.

Course Outline

• Awareness Lesson 1: The Incident and Size-up
• Operations Lesson 1: Preplanning and Personal Protective Equipment
• Operations Lesson 2: Communications and Scene Operations
• Operations Lesson 3: Rescue Procedures for Self and Victims (Non-Entry)
• Technician Lesson 1: Rescue Procedures and Leadership (Entry)
• Operations/Technician Supplementary Lesson: Boat Orientation and Operations

Learner Outcomes

• Size-up a surface water rescue scene and formulate an Incident Action Plan for the water rescue environment
• Select and utilize personal protective equipment for the water rescue environment
• Demonstrate effective on-scene operations and communications
• Perform non-entry rescue of victims with reach and throw tools and equipment and watercraft
• Perform entry-based victim management techniques, including in-water engagement and evacuation
• Terminate a surface water rescue incident

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Surface Water Rescue Awareness/Operations/Technician, NFPA 1006 - 2021 Edition, Ch. 17.1, 17.2, 17.3 : Surface Water Rescue Awareness/Operations/Technician