Idaho River Rescue L.L.C  Rescue Training & Education

Basic Water First Responder:

This a 1 day (8-10) hour course that meets the "competent person" definition for Awareness Level by the NFPA. Because this class enters into in-water self rescue and basic rescue skills it goes beyond the Awareness Level and the AHJ must determine if their personnel may perform in the event of a rescue.

This class is for anyone that works around lakes, ponds or other non-flowing or slow water.

Day 1 is split into class room and on water training. The class portion covers rescue philosophy, drowning and medical considerations, preplanning and size-up, rescue equipment and risk/benefit decision making. The 2nd half of the day is in the water covering shore based reach / throw techniques, self rescue in current, boat based recovery, safe wading rescues and tethered swimmers.

Prerequisites:   None

Required Gear:   Wetsuit or Drysuit, Water Booties, Helmet and USCG approved Type III or V Lifejacket

Tuition:   $115

Dates:   TBA

Standard:   Exceeds NFPA 1670 for Awareness Level (water)

Operations: Swiftwater Rescue First Responder:

This a 2 day, intensive course designed to meet and exceed NFPA Standard for Operations Level Training for Search & Rescue incidents.

Day 1 is in the classroom covering such things as the rescue philosophy, low to high risk rescue options, preplan, scene size-up and medical conditions associated with water rescue. We also cover hydrology and personnel and team equipment.

Day 2 is all in water working with shore based rescues, channel crossing techniques for personnel and lines. Knots and technical gear, anchors and mechanical advantage systems. We also work with boats on tether and belay systems.

Students are encouraged to bring gear that they work to practice with.

Upon completion, students receive a certificate from Rescue3 and a copy of their skill sheet for their records.

Prerequisite:   Basic swimming ability

Required Gear:   Wetsuit or Drysuit, Water Booties or Tennis Shoes, Helmet and a USCG Approved Type III or V Life jacket

Tuition:   $225

Dates:  TBA

Standard:   NFPA 1670 Operations Level (water) 

Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1 (SRT1)

This a 3 day intensive, fast paced course that covers and expands on our Swiftwater First Responder course.

Day 1 is split between classroom covering rescue philosophy, low to high risk options, hydrology, preplan scene size-up, management (ICS) and search. The second 1/2 is spent working with knots, ropes, anchors and mechanical advantage systems in preparation for the next 2 days on the water.

Days 2 & 3 are spent working on advanced rescue skills. Throw bagging, channel crossing options for personnel and lines, entrapment drills, advanced swimming, a highline with boat on tether and many more. We also like our students to rotate Incident Commander Position to better learn how to delegate duties.

Students are encouraged to bring gear they work with to practice with.

Upon completion, students receive a certificate from Rescue3 and a copy of their skill sheet for their records.

Prerequisite:   Basic swimming ability

Required Gear:   Wetsuit or Drysuit, Water Booties or Tennis Shoes, Helmet and a USCG Approved Type III or V Lifejacket.

Tuition:   $350

Dates:   July 8-10 Boise, ID

Standard:   Part 1 of 3 NFPA 1670 Technician Level & 1670 Operations Level (Water)

We can also customize courses depending on your needs. Let us know what you're looking for. Contact Us.

Using an inflatable Rescue Board, a student crosses the river on a tension diagonal zip line.

Any questions about gear or NFPA?

Please feel free to contact us.

Swiftwater can be unpredictable and is always dynamic. Be prepared with the best training.

Throwbags are one of the most useful pieces of equipment you have in your "tool bag" if you know how and when use it.