River Rescue Certification Course Book
The River Rescue Certification Course Book is the official companion workbook for Sierra Rescue river courses, from River Rescue Certification (RRC) through River Rescue Certification Elite (RRC ELITE). It is designed to be used with the River Rescue and Safety Field Guide. The field guide covers technical skills, while the course book builds judgment through real-world scenarios, hands-on activities, and the documentation that supports your training and certification.
What’s inside
- 13 detailed scenarios drawn from real incidents, including wrapped boats, kayak pins, flash floods, vehicle rescues, and remote wilderness emergencies, with discussion questions that build decision-making skills
- Activities covering search planning, hazard identification, tethered rescues, rope angles, and high water strategy
- Course outlines and objectives for all five river certification levels: RSC, RRC, RRC ADV, RRC PRO, and RRC ELITE
- A task book to track water skills, rope access skills, and team drills
- Planning tools, including risk assessment checklists, an emergency action plan template, a sample incident action plan, a hazard mitigation form, gear and first aid checklists, and a river log
