Swiftwater Rescue Unit I
Class Dates: January 20-22, 2012
Class Location: Woodland FD Training Center
1550 Springlake Court
Woodland, CA
River Location To be announced
Class Times: 0900-1700
Class Cost: $400.00
Re-certification: $300.00 Must be currently certified (within 3 years) through Rescue 3 International
This class is an intensive three-day, 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 developing self-rescue skills. Other objectives include an in-depth look at: controlling in-water contact rescues, handling hazards and obstacles, setting up technical rope systems, understanding water dynamics, and using basic rescue equipment. Upon successful completion of this class you will receive a certification from Rescue 3 International as a Swiftwater Technician, this certification is the world wide accepted standard to respond to swiftwater emergencies. EMT’s receive Continuing Education credits also.
Equipment requirements: Full wetsuit or drysuit, type 3 or 5 personal flotation device, lightweight climbing or water helmet,
hard sole wetsuit booties, fins, gloves
Prerequisites: 18 years of age or older, Basic swimming ability, Adequate health insurance coverage
Good physical condition
All classes are filled on a first come first served basis.
Please get your payment in ASAP to reserve class space. Class space can only be reserved by payment in full prior to the class. If paying by check, checks need to be made payable to
C & C Instructional Services & sent to 1021 Tres Picos Dr. Yuba City, CA 95993
Cancellation Terms: Full
refunds (minus credit card processing fees) will be given if
cancellation notice is received within 20 days
of the class. Cancellation after the cut-off date will result in
students receiving a 50% refund. Students that cancel on or after the
1st day of class will not receive a refund. Paying for this class
constitutes agreeing to these terms.
Click here for questions about
this class!
Click the button below to sign
up and pay for this class using your credit card
You will be redirected to the Paypal site!
A Paypal account is not required