Swiftwater Rescue Trainer

Certify your members as competent
swiftwater rescue specialists

Recommended for: All public safety personnel serving as first responders who want to become a department trainer capable of instructing their department members’ in surface swiftwater rescues or flooding situations. The Swiftwater Rescue Specialist (basic or SWRI) and Dive Rescue International’s advanced Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SWRII) certifications are required.

110 hours

Course Overview

Prerequisites

Overview

Successful completion of the Swiftwater Rescue Trainer (SWRT) program provides the instructor with the skills required to certify their members as Swiftwater Rescue Specialists (as well as Swiftwater Rescue Shore Support Tenders) at both a basic (SWRI) and advanced level (SWRII). Instructors will be able to equip their students to respond to one of the most high-risk environments: swiftwater and flood response. The course includes a SWRII program overview, site preparation for swiftwater course operations, site survey hazard identification, personal protective equipment, in addition to practicing proven river rescue exercises. Obtaining the SWRT certification allows the instructor to teach the Swiftwater Rescue Specialist program in-house and to mutual aid departments.

Duration

Prerequisites:

Sponsorship by a public safety agency
21 years of age
Graduate of a basic Swiftwater rescue program
Swiftwater II certification from Dive Rescue International within 3 years of initial Swiftwater certification.
Current First Aid, EMT or Paramedic certification
Current CPR certification

No Upcoming Dates

Notice To Applicants

This program is designed for personnel who are physically fit. Participants are encouraged to participate after successfully completing the IADRS Watermanship Test or testing to a fitness level of 13 MET (Metabolic Equivalents) or greater. Participants with aerobic fitness questions or concerns should consult their physician prior to in-water training.