This entry-level course is designed to meet the Awareness-level requirements of NFPA 1006 and 2500 for water rescue. It is ideal for personnel who may be first on scene at a water-related emergency but are not expected to enter the water.

The Water Rescue Awareness Course provides a foundation in hazard recognition, risk assessment, and incident support. Participants will learn how to identify water hazards, understand rescue resources, and initiate an effective emergency response while maintaining personal and scene safety.

🔹 Course Objectives:

• Understand types of water environments (still, moving, flood, etc.)

• Identify common hazards and rescue risks

• Recognize signs of a developing water emergency

• Understand the Incident Command System (ICS) in water rescue

• Learn basic rescue terminology, roles, and scene support functions

• Know when and how to call for specialized rescue resources

This course is perfect for firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement, dispatchers, and emergency managers. It establishes a solid understanding of water rescue operations for support personnel and fulfills the Awareness-level requirement under NFPA standards.

This course is designed to meet the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel at the Surface Water Rescue Operations Level. It provides emergency responders with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to safely and effectively perform rescues in non-moving, open water environments such as lakes, ponds, and coastal areas.

Participants will learn scene assessment, victim retrieval, shore-based rescue techniques, water entry and egress, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and flotation devices. Emphasis is placed on responder safety, risk assessment, team coordination, and incident command structure.

🔹 Course Highlights:

• NFPA 1006-compliant instruction

• PPE, rescue swimming, and throw bag techniques

• Shore-based and boat-assisted rescue strategies

• Practical, scenario-based evolutions

• Ideal for fire, EMS, and SAR personnel

Successful completion of this course prepares responders to operate safely and confidently in surface water environments, whether as a standalone operation or part of a larger technical rescue response.

This course is designed to meet the NFPA 1006 and 2500 standards for Swiftwater Rescue at the Level I (Operations) tier, preparing responders to perform rescues in moving water environments such as rivers, flood zones, and drainage systems.

Participants will receive both classroom instruction and hands-on, scenario-based training in swiftwater dynamics, hazard recognition, rescue techniques, and personal safety. The course focuses on shore-based and in-water operations with emphasis on teamwork, communication, and survivability in high-risk, fast-moving water.

🔹 Course Objectives:

• Understand hydrology and river classifications

• Perform shore-based and basic in-water rescue techniques

• Use throw bags, reach tools, and basic rope systems

• Conduct self-rescue and victim retrieval in moving water

• Operate within the Incident Command System (ICS)

• Select and maintain PPE, including PFDs and helmets

This is a physically demanding course requiring participants to be comfortable in water and able to operate in dynamic environments. Ideal for firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, and SAR teams, this course lays the foundation for advanced swiftwater operations.

This advanced course builds on the foundations of Swiftwater Level I and is designed to meet the NFPA 1006 and 2500 Technician Level standards for responders operating in high-risk, fast-moving water environments. Swiftwater Level II prepares participants to conduct complex rescues involving victim contact, advanced rope systems, and rescue swimming in dynamic water conditions.

Through intensive, scenario-based instruction, students will develop the decision-making, teamwork, and technical skills necessary to operate safely and effectively in challenging environments such as flooded urban areas, swift rivers, and confined channels.

🔹 Course Objectives:

• Perform in-water rescues involving direct victim contact

• Navigate complex water features (strainers, hydraulics, debris)

• Build and use advanced rope systems (mechanical advantage, tension diagonals, tethers)

• Operate in low-visibility, nighttime, and flood conditions

• Conduct victim packaging and transfer from water to shore

• Support and lead multi-agency rescue operations within ICS

This course is physically demanding and designed for trained responders seeking technician-level capability. It is ideal for fire/rescue, EMS, law enforcement, military, and SAR personnel who may be called upon to perform hands-on rescues in swiftwater and flood conditions.

Prerequisite: Completion of Swiftwater Rescue Level I or equivalent.

This course is designed to prepare emergency responders to safely and effectively operate boats in support of water rescue, flood response, and recovery missions. Focusing on both powered and unpowered vessels, the course meets elements of NFPA 1006 and 2500 related to boat-based rescue operations.

Through classroom and hands-on training, participants will learn the fundamentals of safe vessel operation, navigation, launching, victim retrieval, and working in dynamic water environments. Scenarios include flatwater, moving water, and flood conditions.

🔹 Course Objectives:

• Conduct pre-operational safety checks and equipment inspections

• Launch, recover, and operate rescue boats in various water conditions

• Navigate using shoreline markers, GPS, and visual references

• Perform boat-based victim approach and retrieval

• Operate in tandem with shoreline and in-water rescue teams

• Implement safety protocols for crew, victims, and bystanders

This course is ideal for fire/rescue, EMS, SAR teams, and law enforcement agencies that operate in or near water. Participants will gain confidence and competence in boat handling during rescue missions and interagency operations.

Prerequisites: Water Rescue Awareness (recommended), basic swimming ability, and PPE (PFD, helmet, etc.)

This American Heart Association (AHA) certified Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed specifically for healthcare professionals who need to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. The course emphasizes high-quality CPR, team-based resuscitation, and the effective use of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) in both in-hospital and pre-hospital settings.

Through a combination of lecture, hands-on skills practice, and realistic scenarios, participants will gain the critical skills needed to respond confidently and effectively in cardiac arrest and respiratory emergency situations.

🔹 Course Objectives:

• Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants

• Use an AED effectively and safely

• Provide ventilations using barrier devices and bag-valve masks

• Work as a team in multi-rescuer resuscitation efforts

• Recognize and respond to choking in all age groups

• Integrate BLS protocols into clinical practice

This course is ideal for EMS personnel, physicians, nurses, medical students, dentists, and other healthcare professionals who require BLS certification for employment or licensure.

Certification:
Successful participants will receive a 2-year American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard upon completion.

The Heartsaver® CPR AED and First Aid Course, developed by the American Heart Association (AHA), is designed for lay responders and individuals with limited or no medical training who need a certification for work, school, or personal preparedness.

This hands-on course teaches participants how to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies, perform high-quality CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and provide basic first aid for common injuries and medical conditions.

🔹 Course Topics Include:

• Adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use

• Choking relief for all age groups

• First aid for bleeding, burns, sprains, and broken bones

• Medical emergencies (e.g., heart attack, stroke, diabetic reactions)

• Environmental emergencies (e.g., heat, cold, allergic reactions)

🔹 Who Should Take This Course?

• Teachers, coaches, and childcare providers

• Tattoo & Body Art Establishments

• Workplace safety teams and security staff

• Fitness instructors, parents, and community volunteers

• Anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency

Certification:
Upon successful completion, participants receive a 2-year American Heart Association Heartsaver® certification card.