Course Description
This 40 hour course is designed to provide information and hands on training to students/team members who may need to respond to a swift water call where water entry is difficult due to rapid water movement. As defined by NFPA 1006/1670 guideline “water moving at a rate greater than 1 knot [1.85km/hr. (1.15 mph or 1.69 ft/sec)]”. Swift water is typically found in high hills, mountain areas or in flash flood areas designed for moving water away and represents water in a natural setting moving downhill. With large scale flooding now common in rural and urban environments, moving water may be swift and the need for safe and effective training programs are in demand. The purpose of the ERDI Swift Water program is to provide necessary skills and knowledge in performing life-saving operations in swift water, and the importance of understanding the dangers of moving water such as strainers and hydraulics. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of the ERDI Swift Water 1 Ops Component, students will have
developed the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and execute swift water rescue
operations. Student pre-requisites: IADRS Swim Assessment (To be conducted in class)
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the ERDI Swift Water 1 Ops Component, students will have
developed the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and execute swift water rescue
operations.
Course Details
- Hours: 40
- Maximum Students: 25
- Prerequisites: IADRS Swim Assessment (To be conducted in class)
- Practical Skills Sheets Available: yes
Standards & JPRs
- Associated NFPA Standard(s) & Edition(s): Nfpa 1006/1670
- NFPA Chapter(s): 17
- Associated JPRs: chapter 17 JPRs
Equipment & Training Props
- Student Equipment / PPE: Swiftwater Drysuit or exposure protection, Helmet, PFD, Rope Bag, Boots
- Host Agency Equipment / Props: Host agency provides the following: Swiftwater Site, Help with coordinating practical training site. Students provides the following: Swiftwater Drysuit or exposure protection, Helmet, PFD, Rope Bag, Boots. Vendor provides the following: Rope Bags / Rope Systems.
- Vendor-Supplied Training Props: rope Bags / Rope Systems