Advance Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician
Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRTA) advanced course is the graduate level of SRT which includes night search operations and high angle rope solutions for water rescue. This course integrates techniques learned in SRT1 and TRR:TL, taking the students beyond the emphasis on self-rescue to concentrate on victim rescue. Students are exposed to more complex water rescue situations including a mock night river rescue scenario. The three day course includes 4-6 hours of classroom instruction, followed by two and one-half days of hands-on skill development.
Students are introduced to the role and utilization of various skills in river and flood rescue, including:
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rope systems
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management of litter & patient raising systems
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highline systems
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advanced river search concepts
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performing rescues at night or in low visibility
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and basic flood disaster management.
Completion of the SRT:A class satisfies the requirement in NFPA 1670 for Swiftwater Rescue Technician level training and as such qualifies graduates to operate on Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Teams.
Standard: NFPA 1670 Technician (Water)
Prerequisites: SRT1 and TRR:TL (or other NFPA rope course) |
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