May
8
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NFPA 1006 SWIFTWATER RESCUE

from 9:00am Mon, 8 May 2017
to 4:30pm Fri, 12 May 2017

by ERTSAR HQ
Posted: almost 7 years ago
Updated: almost 7 years ago by ERTSAR HQ
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Time zone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Reminder: None
Ends: 4:30pm Friday 12 May 2017 (duration is 4 days)

SWIFTWATER RESCUE – NFPA TECHNICIAN & TRAINER LEVEL

Summary:
This course covers the NFPA Compliant standards for Swiftwater Rescue
• Candidates should have First Aid / CPR
• Candidates should have rope rescue.

This course is TECHNICIAN LEVEL II

INCLUDES AT KIT & EQUIPMENT.
Colour Photo ID Card
(No PPE Rental fees)

ALSO TECH. TRAINER LEVEL For Qualified Candidates with previous.

LET US KNOW IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND A REFRESHER COURSE FIRST:
This course is specially tailored for people with ‘some’ previous experience in Water Rescue to become certified as a Swiftwater Rescue Technician II.

Description
Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to perform water rescue operations, utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques.

Compliance / Standard:
• NFPA 1006 2013 Edition
• NFPA 1670 2014 Edition
• Also (NFPA 1983 2012 Edition)
and Flood & Swiftwater Rescue Technician (DEFRA)

Will require additional “conversion” info.
Target: Search and Rescue, Water Rescue Teams, Flood Rescue Teams, Disaster Response Agencies, Fire and Rescue Departments, NFPA Compliant Teams, Those involved in rope rescue for height, National and International responders and Incident Managers,

Prerequisites
Due to the nature of this training, participants should be comfortable at working in water and be able to swim.

Safety standards are maintained throughout the course.
ALL participants must comply.
A basic good fitness level is required

Course will cover a multitude of subjects i.e.
• Introduction to Rescue and Team Work
• NFPA Standards for Tech Rescue
• Conducting Site Survey
• Personal Protective and Team Equipment
• Drowning and Rescue
• River Orientation and Water Hydrology
• Flood and Swiftwater Rescue
• Developing Search Parameters and Procedures
• Conducting Shore Based Rescue Operations
• Using Water Rescue Rope Throw Bags
• Deploying, Operating, and Recovering Non-Powered Watercraft
• Boat-Assisted & Boat-Based Rescue Operations*
• Shallow water crossings
• Self rescue swimming skills
• In-Water Rescues during the day OR night
• Understand Helicopter user in Swiftwater Rescues
• Size-up, pre-planning and Incident Management
• Water based search techniques
• Flood management inc. Vehicle use
• Boat introduction: types, applications, limitations
• Go rescues, live bait, tethered swims etc.
• Knots, anchors and mechanical advantage review
• Rope systems & mechanical advantage
• Paddle boat handling
• Use of Carlson / Rescue boards
• Medical Treatments
• Medical Considerations in Search and Rescue Operations
• Pertinent Medical and First aid including IDR, Mammalian Dive reflex, Leptospirosis, Cold water Shock, drowning etc.

Equipment needed:
• Suitable Water Rescue helmet with a chin strap
• Dry suit / Wet suit
• Neoprene Water Rescue gloves suitable for water
• Water Rescue boots
• Rescue Whistle
• PFD / Flotation Device

NOTE:
We have a supply of EQUIPMENT for students.
DIMERSAR sometimes partners with other recognised / bonafide partners to offer this course. This course is offered in a rural environment.

LOCATION
The RV / Meeting location is Victoria Park, Victoria Crescent Elora, Ontario
Please meet at 9:00 am on the first morning

TIME
Timings are approximately 9:00 am to 4 pm each day.

Here is the LOCATION LINK of the map.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Victoria+Park,+Victoria+Crescent,Elora,ON/@43.6822739,-80.4347465,18z/data=3m48m24d-80.4336952

Victoria Park , Victoria Crescent, Centre of Wellington,
Ontario, N0B, Canada

NOTE
• Safety is a Number One Priority and everyone’s responsibility
• You should be fit and healthy able to swim well
• You should disclose any allergies (Peanuts, Bees etc)
• You should bring personal medication
• We do have a fully stock medical kit and AED
• You should not bring or drink alcoholic beverages
• As this is a professional course you should not smoke or vape in area
• Candidates who are impaired due to alcohol or drugs will have to withdraw at their cost.
• Please feel free to take photographs at suitable times.
• Sorry but we are not responsible for your valuables
.

Location

Elora Gorge

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