Swiftwater Rescue
Stay safe in and around the water
Water safety is important whether you are working along side or paddling on it. Learn how to rescue yourself and others - and avoid rescue situations in the first place through these practical courses.
Swiftwater Rescue
Take a comprehensive two-day SWR 1 & 2 course or sign up for the single-day Safety & Awareness program.
Swiftwater Rescue is offered on local rivers each spring (early May to early July)
Courses are taught by and certified through Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine.
Swiftwater Rescue 1 & 2
Develop the skills to safely rescue yourself and others in a moving water environment. This 2-day Swiftwater Rescue course includes SWR 1 focused on self-rescue skills (basic personal safety in and around moving water, open water swimming skills, and rescue principles), and SWR 2 focused on technique and equipment for rescue of others in a variety of open-water environments.
Certification is valid for 3 years. Re-certification is through re-taking the same 2-day course.
Prerequisite: strong swimming skills and confidence in open, moving water
Swiftwater Safety and Awareness
This 1.5-day Swiftwater Safety and Awareness program emphasizes river assessment and safety while working around, on, or in bodies of water, including practical distinctions between safe and non-safe water sites. The course consists of a self-study theoretical component followed by a full day at the water site.
Certification is valid for 3 years. Re-certification is through re-taking the same course.
Prerequisite: strong swimming skills and confidence in open, moving water
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