Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
The SRT course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management. Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming and the fundamentals of shore, boat and in-water rescues. Additionally students are introduced to the basics of boat handling and the fundamentals of rope rescue including mechanical advantage and anchor systems.
Contact hours
24 hours
Prerequisites
Must be a confident swimmer
Minimum age: 18
Qualification valid for:
3 years
Recertifies
- Water and Flood Awareness (AWR)
- Basic Water First Responder (BWFR)
- Swiftwater and Flood First Responder (SFR)
- Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
Recerted by
Taught by:
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Instructor (SRTI)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Advanced Instructor (SRTAI)
- Swiftwater Rescue – Instructor Trainer (SRT-IT)
