Swift Water Rescue Course Topics

Day 1 Topics:
  • Safety Plan
  • Hazards and Hydrology
  • Rescue Philosophy & Medical & Legal
  • Throw Ropes
  • Anchors/Knots
  • Mechanical Advantage/Knots
  • Gear Inspection/Equipment
  • Signs/Signals
  • Swimming
  • Contact Rescues and Throw Rope Practical
  • Live Bait
  • Strainer Drill
  • Rescue Vests
  • Boat Based Rescue

Day 2 Topics:
  • Rescue Philosophy (review)
  • Knots/Anchors/MA Review
  • Scene Management
  • Pins
  • Entrapment
  • Stabilization Lines/Cinches
  • Wading
  • Line Ferries
  • V lower
  • Line Crossing Tech
  • Scenarios
  • Closing/Review/Evaluations


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