::Rescue 3 Classes::
Wimberley Fire & Rescue
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Hosted by The Wimberley Fire Department
Private class dates are available upon
request with groups of six or more new
students.
request with groups of six or more new
students.
Awareness: water rescue -
This one day classroom course will assist your organization in meeting
Awareness level training for NFPA 1670 standard. The target audience is any
responder who, in the course of their duties, may be called to or be first on-scene
at a water or rope rescue incident. This seminar introduces personnel to the
problems of water and rope rescue and procedures to follow when encountered
during flash floods, seasonal flooding, and large scale disasters. This seminar
is entirely classroom so no equipment is required. At the Awareness level the
responder is not considered a rescuer.
Awareness level training for NFPA 1670 standard. The target audience is any
responder who, in the course of their duties, may be called to or be first on-scene
at a water or rope rescue incident. This seminar introduces personnel to the
problems of water and rope rescue and procedures to follow when encountered
during flash floods, seasonal flooding, and large scale disasters. This seminar
is entirely classroom so no equipment is required. At the Awareness level the
responder is not considered a rescuer.
Operations: Swiftwater first responder -
This course is designed to assist your agency in meeting the operation level of
NFPA 1670 Standard for water incidents. The two-day course has one day of
classroom and one day of practical field exercise. Students are trained in hazard
recognition, equipment use and techniques necessary to conduct basic shore
and boat based rescue. After completion of course, certified personnel may
participate in higher risk water technical rescues under supervision of technician
level rescuers.
NFPA 1670 Standard for water incidents. The two-day course has one day of
classroom and one day of practical field exercise. Students are trained in hazard
recognition, equipment use and techniques necessary to conduct basic shore
and boat based rescue. After completion of course, certified personnel may
participate in higher risk water technical rescues under supervision of technician
level rescuers.
Equipment needed:
- USCGA Type III or V approved PFD or lifejacket
- Lightweight water or climbing helmet
- Water booties or tennis shoes
- A wetsuit maybe needed also
Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit 1 -
The Swiftwater Rescue Tech. 1 has been revised to meet the requirements of the
NFPA 1670 Standard for Technical Rescue in the areas of water and rope. It is
an intensive three-day, 24 to 30-hour class. It has one day of classroom
instruction followed by two days developing and practicing water rescue skills.
The initial emphasis is on self-rescue skills. Other objectives include an in-depth
look at such subjects as water dynamics, handling hazards and obstacles, using
basic rescue equipment, setting up technical rope systems, controlling in water
contact rescues and much more.
NFPA 1670 Standard for Technical Rescue in the areas of water and rope. It is
an intensive three-day, 24 to 30-hour class. It has one day of classroom
instruction followed by two days developing and practicing water rescue skills.
The initial emphasis is on self-rescue skills. Other objectives include an in-depth
look at such subjects as water dynamics, handling hazards and obstacles, using
basic rescue equipment, setting up technical rope systems, controlling in water
contact rescues and much more.
Prerequisites:
Equipment needed:
- Good physical condition
- Basic swimming ability
- Adequate health insurance coverage
Equipment needed:
- Same as operations
Swiftwater Rescue Technician Advanced -
The second of two units needed for personnel to meet the requirements of NFPA
1670 Standard at the technician level for water and rope. It integrates techniques
learned in SRT1, as well as advanced river/flood situations and high angle rope
techniques. To more fully meet the needs of departments and individuals, SRTA
can be taught in either a three or four day format. The amount of prior technical
rope training a team or individual has will determine which format is necessary.
1670 Standard at the technician level for water and rope. It integrates techniques
learned in SRT1, as well as advanced river/flood situations and high angle rope
techniques. To more fully meet the needs of departments and individuals, SRTA
can be taught in either a three or four day format. The amount of prior technical
rope training a team or individual has will determine which format is necessary.
Prerequisites:
Equipment needed:
- Good condition
- Basic swimming ability
- Adequate health coverage
- SRT1 within the past three years
Equipment needed:
- Same as SRT1
Previously named Low to High Angle Rescue Techniques, this course meets the
requirements for the NFPA 1670 Standard at the technician level for technical
rope incidents. It is a three day course. There is one day of classroom instruction
followed by two field days. Students will learn and practice all areas of rope
rescue in a low-angle environment. Students are trained in preplanning and
size-up of rope rescue operations; knots, hitches, and anchor systems; belay
operations; ascending and descending lines; mechanical advantage systems;
raising and lowering systems; and patient packaging & litter attending to name a
few. The student will learn how to safely handle low-angle or over the bank type
situations and to assist the technician level rope rescuer in high angle
environments.
requirements for the NFPA 1670 Standard at the technician level for technical
rope incidents. It is a three day course. There is one day of classroom instruction
followed by two field days. Students will learn and practice all areas of rope
rescue in a low-angle environment. Students are trained in preplanning and
size-up of rope rescue operations; knots, hitches, and anchor systems; belay
operations; ascending and descending lines; mechanical advantage systems;
raising and lowering systems; and patient packaging & litter attending to name a
few. The student will learn how to safely handle low-angle or over the bank type
situations and to assist the technician level rope rescuer in high angle
environments.
Equipment needed:
- climbing or fire helmet
- climbing harness ( a full body harness can also be used)
- coveralls or heavy clothing
- boots
- leather gloves
Recertification fees for all classes is one-half regular tuition
Classes may be held in your area with appropriate training sites.
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