PROGRAM INFORMATION
Course duration
16 hours
Overview
This follow-up to the Awareness Level water rescue course provides a combination of classroom and practical hands-on training.
What you will learn
- Planning
- Medical considerations
- Rescue equipment
- Self-rescue
- Shore-based rescue techniques
Course details
Course meets or exceeds NFPA 1670 operator-level guidelines.
FEMA course 15-32935 16 hours.
Requirements and equipment
Completed Water Rescue for The First Responder (Awareness Level) Course
Students must be at least 18 years old.
Bring a valid government-issued ID.
Students are required to bring all appropriate P.P.E. for water rescue operations (dry suit, helmet, gloves, PFD, whistle, etc.)
What to include in your application
Include the water or ice environments your team encounters and any previous water-rescue training. Ask our team to review required personal protective equipment and prerequisites for your selected course before making training arrangements.
Planning your training
Use the application below to tell us your team size, training location, preferred dates, and the course or service you need. Include any relevant experience, current equipment, and site-specific requirements so our team can discuss a suitable program with you.
Before you book
Our team will confirm availability, pricing, prerequisites, equipment requirements, and any applicable certification or evaluation arrangements. Sending an application starts that discussion; it does not reserve a place or confirm a booking.

