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SURFACE AND SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN, NFPA 1006 - 100

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Brief Description: Surface & Swiftwater Rescue Technician

Full Description: This course is designed to address the knowledge and skills of both Surface Water Rescue Technician and Swiftwater Rescue Technician of the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. Topics covered include rescue techniques of Reach-Throw-Row/Go. Students will learn skills and gain confidence in still water, flood water, and swiftwater environments. Areas covered will include rescue swimming, boat operations, and advanced rope rescue applications in a water environment.

NOTE: Students must pass entrance skills on the first day to continue in the course. Skills include IADRS watermanship test, knots, anchors, & simple mechanical advantages.

* IADRS ANNUAL WATERMANSHIP TEST: 500 Yard Swim, 15 Minute Tread, 800 Yard Snorkel Swim,         100 Yard Inert Rescue Tow, Free Dive for 20lb Weight.

* TIE: Figure Eight on a Bite, Double Loop Figure Eight, Clove Hitch, Bowline, Prusik Hitch, Munter         Hitch w/Tie-Off, Square Knot, Double Fisherman’s Knot, Water Knot in Webbing

* TIE/ANCHOR: Tensionless Anchor, Wrap-3 Pull 2 Anchor

* RIG/OPERATE: 3:1 Z-Rig Mechanical Advantage System

TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE: Students must achieve a 70% or higher on exams at Awareness, Operations and Technician levels as well as practical skills tests.

Training Dates: 05/05/2025 - 05/15/2025

Prerequisites: Rope Rescue Technician

Registration Dates: 09/13/2023 - 04/21/2025

Available Seats: -8

: The maximum capacity for this class has been reached. Your request can be added to the waitlist. Additional seats may become available for future enrollment.

Hours: 60h 0m

Fee: $250.00

Training Location: Mississippi State Fire Academy
1 Fire Academy USA
Jackson, MS 39208

Resources Required: REQUIRED PPE: Water Rescue Helmet & PFD, Wet Suit and/or Dry Suit, Water Rescue Boots, Whistle and Gloves, Knife, Mask & Snorkel, Swim Fins (short).

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Water Rescue Throw Bag & Rope, Strobe/Chem Light, Sunscreen, Water Bottle.

*Students/Sponsoring Departments are responsible for off-campus lodging and meals at the offsite location.

Reporting Instructions: None Specified

Housing is optional: Check-In 05/04/2025
Check-Out 05/15/2025

Signup Details: Contact your Training Officer to get registered.

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SURFACE AND SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN, NFPA 1006 - 100

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