999002 - Surface Water Rescue Awareness/Operations/Technician
3448204
Language of Delivery
English
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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 - 2020 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)
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
Prerequisites
ICS 100
Safe Boaters License
Current Standard First Aid with CPR C (16 hrs)
Must be able to swim and be comfortable working in a water environment
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Surface Water Rescue Awareness/Operations/Technician, NFPA 1006 - 2020 Edition, Ch. 17.1, 17.2, 17.3 : Surface Water Rescue Awareness/Operations/Technician
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