Swiftwater Rescue Technician - Advanced

This course integrates techniques learned in SRT1 and TRR:TL, taking the students beyond the emphasis
on self-rescue to concentrate on victim rescue. Students are exposed to more complex water rescue
situations including a mock night river rescue scenario. The three day course includes 4-6 hours of
classroom instruction, followed by two and one-half days of hands-on skill development. 

Students are introduced to the role and utilization of various skills in river and flood rescue, including 

• rope systems 

• management of litter & patient raising systems 

• highline systems 

• advanced river search concepts 

• performing rescues at night or in low visibility 

• and basic flood disaster management. 

Completion of the SRTA along with SRT and TRRTL satisfies the requirement outlined in NFPA 1670
Surface/Swift Water Technician Level. This qualified graduates to operate on a Swift Water/Flood Search & Rescue team according to NFPA.

Prerequisites 

• Minimum age: 18 

• Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT) 

• Technical Rope Rescue Technician Level (TRRTL)

Course Length: 3 days