Course Description
Participants in the Peak’s Swiftwater Rescue Course will receive a Rescue 3 International River Rescue certification. Students will receive instruction and have plenty of opportunities to practice skills in a real environment.
Topics Covered Include
- Introduction to River Safety and Rescue Strategy
- Throw Bag Techniques
- Shallow Water Crossings
- Entrapments and Strainers
- Pinned Boats and Wraps
- Rope Rescue Techniques/Zip Lines
- Rescue Vests
- Incident Command/Organization
- Searches and Recoveries
- River and Stream Crossings (Individual, Team, and Gear)