This class is aimed for students rescuing in a surface water and/or inland open water environment such as lakes or ponds of various sizes, as well as flatwater rivers and park waterfronts. The Surface Water Rescue Swimmer course will help rescuers improve their swimming technique, practice victim management and rescue. A strong emphasis is also placed on dealing with victims in the open water and searching for victims in an open water/surface water environment.
Surface Water Rescue Swimmer
Course: Surface Water Rescue Swimmer
Prerequisite(s): None.
Who Course is For: Life guards, firefighters, EMTs, park rangers, biologists, DFG and FS employees, professional rescuers and even recreational water enthusiasts who have flatwater in and around where they work and play!!
Additional Courses you might be interested in:
River Rescue Certification, Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder