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Continuing Education (CE) Courses - Swiftwater Rescue Technician - MRTC; Pilot Knob FPD (see description for dates and times)

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Brief Description
Course contracted through Muddy River Training Consultants. Contracted Price: $9000.
Full Description
Course contracted through Muddy River Training Consultants. Contracted Price: $9000.

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 prerequisites: IADRS Swim Assessment (To be conducted in class)

Swiftwater Rescue Technician
April 2, 2027 0800-1700
April 3, 2027, 12:00–20:00 (Night Operations)
April 4, 2027 0800-1700

Special Note: This Class is Subject to weather conditions. If unsatisfactory water conditions arise, the Instructor may modify the location or postpone on short notice. This will produce a high-quality, realistic training drill for the participant. The participant will also undergo a swim assessment on the first day, which consists of a 10-minute water tread and a 500-yard freestyle swim without flotation. The student shall also provide a Type 5 PFD, a Helmet, a drysuit or wetsuit, and a throwbag. Please contact the lead instructor with any questions.
Training Dates
04/02/2027 - 04/04/2027
Prerequisites
None Specified
Registration Dates
04/07/2026 - 04/07/2027
Available Seats
17
Fee
None Specified
Training Location
Pilot Knob Fire Protection District
112 McCune Street
Pilot Knob, MO  63663
Resources Required
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.
Reporting Instructions
Swiftwater Rescue Technician
April 2, 2027 0800-1700
April 3, 2027, 12:00–20:00 (Night Operations)
April 4, 2027 0800-1700
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