Swiftwater Rescue Courses prepare you to operate in and around moving water.

The level of training you need depends on how close you get to moving water in the course of your activities.

1.  Awareness (more than 10’ from moving water)
2.  Operations (within 10’ of moving water)
3.  Technician (in or on moving water)

Choosing a Course

For those who work in or on moving water, the “standard-of-care” or minimum recommended training is River and Flood Water Rescue Technician . Around 95% of our swiftwater students opt for this course because it is complete and comprehensive.

For more information on choosing the level of training you require, see our FAQs on Training Levels.

Global Standards

Except where noted, all of our courses have been independently audited and found to meet the NPFA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training in Technical Rescue Incidents. This is the de-facto global standard for professionals working in high risk areas which means our certifications are instantly recognized around the world.

Check out the course summaries below, and click on the link for detailed information on each course.