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Swiftwater Rescue

Water-based rescue programs designed for rescue professionals, commercial river outfitters and private river runners.

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USNWC Swiftwater and Flood Rescue I: Technician

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USNWC Swiftwater and Flood Rescue II: Technician

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Swiftwater Rescue

USNWC Swiftwater and Flood Rescue I: Technician

This is an introductory course of the Swiftwater and Flood Rescue curriculum intended for the rescue professionals.
Duration 2 days (16-18 hours)
2 days (16-18 hours)
Price $325/person
$325/person
Age 18+
18+
Prerequisites Basic swimming ability
Basic swimming ability
Course Capacity 10-24 participants
10-24 participants

USNWC Swiftwater and Flood Rescue II: Technician

This program is a continuation of Swiftwater and Flood Rescue I offering further development in the basic skills.
Duration 3 days (24-27 hours)
3 days (24-27 hours)
Price $385/person
$385/person
Age 18+
18+
Prerequisites Basic swimming ability.
Must have completed USNWC SWR I
Basic swimming ability.
Course Capacity 10-24 participants
10-24 participants

USNWC Swiftwater Rescue Refresher

A one day refresher course designed to fortify techniques and knowledge for swiftwater rescues.
Duration 1 day (8 hours)
1 day (8 hours)
Price $130/person
$130/person
Age 18+
18+
Prerequisites Basic swimming ability.
Completion of one swiftwater rescue course within past 3 years.
Basic swimming ability.
Course Capacity 8-18 participants
8-18 participants

USNWC Night Operations Course

A course exposing students to low and no-light swiftwater and flood rescue scenarios.
Duration 8-9 hours
8-9 hours
Price $325/person (Water fee is included in price)
$325/person (Water fee is included in price)
Age 18+
18+
Prerequisites Basic swimming ability.
Completion of the USNWC SWR I and II (or equivalent) within the last 2 years.
Basic swimming ability.
Course Capacity 10-18 participants
10-18 participants

Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Awareness Level Course

A comprehensive presentation that provides essential knowledge for support staff faced with a swiftwater or flood event.

Duration 4 hours
4 hours
Price $75/person
$75/person
Course Capacity 10-100 participants
10-100 participants
Travel Fee Courses outside of 100 mile radius will incur a travel fee
Courses outside of 100 mile radius will incur a travel fee

Paddle Boat Operator Courses

Paddle Boat Operator Course I: Intro

An introduction to operating rafts and other paddle oriented craft for swifter and flood rescues
Duration 1 day (8 hours)
1 day (8 hours)
Price $150/person
$150/person
Age 18+
18+
Course Capacity 8-18 participants
8-18 participants
Prerequisites Basic swimming ability
Basic swimming ability

Paddle Boat Operator Course II: Development

Instruction for operating rafts and other paddle craft for rescues in faster moving water (typically class II-III)
Duration 2 days (16-18 hours)
2 days (16-18 hours)
Price $230/person
$230/person
Age 18+
18+
Course Capacity 8-18 participants
8-18 participants
Prerequisites Basic swimming ability
Basic swimming ability

Paddle Boat Operator Course III: Advanced

A more advanced development of skills related to raft/paddlecraft rescues involving high risk scenarios.
Duration 2 days (16-18 hours)
2 days (16-18 hours)
Price $230/person
$230/person
Age 18+
18+
Course Capacity 8-18 participants
8-18 participants
Prerequisites Basic swimming ability.
Completion of Paddle Boat Operator 1 course
Basic swimming ability.

USNWC Swiftwater Refresher - Intro to Paddle Boat Operator Course

A two-day course designed to fortify techniques and knowledge for swiftwater rescues and introduce participants to Paddlecraft Operator training.
Duration 2 days (16 hours)
2 days (16 hours)
Price $250/person
$250/person
Age 18+
18+
Course Capacity 8-18 participants
8-18 participants
Prerequisites Basic swimming ability.
Minimum of 1 swiftwater course within past 3 years
Basic swimming ability.