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Did you know that your SRT certification needs to recertified every 3 years? Join any regularly scheduled SRT 1 course prior to your cert's expiration date and pay only 50% of the course cost!
Have an organization in need of training? Contact our office team to arrange for a contract course. Our team of instructors are available to travel to your location to provide the training.
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Now NFPA compliant, the new SRT 1 program is designed to meet the needs of professional rescue organizations such as firefighters, search and rescue teams, police and emergency response units. Similar to the WRT 1 program, it highlights the evolution of low to high risk rescue techniques and emphasizes self, team and victim rescue. You will be taught to understand moving water dynamics, handle swiftwater hazards and obstacles, effectively use throwbags, control in-water contact rescues, set up technical rope systems, utilize more advanced rescue equipment and much more. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the incident command structure throughout rescue simulations. The SRT 1 - NFPA compliant course builds the necessary skill and confidence for professional rescuers to perform safe and effective rescues in a swiftwater environment.
Prerequisites: None.
Should I take an NFPA Course or Whitewater Course?Many students have difficulty choosing between the Swiftwater Rescue Technician and Whitewater Rescue Technician programs. While both courses teach basically the same material, the emphasis of each course is different. The following chart shows some of the basic differences between the two courses.
Course Comparison |
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Swiftwater Rescue |
Whitewater Rescue |
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| Focus | Emergency Personel | Whitewater professionals, private boaters, wilderness responders |
| Equipment | Equipment intensive | Equipment light (what you can realistically carry with you) |
| Standard | Meets NFPA 167- and 1006 | Rescue 3 - Internationally recognized standard |
| Water Experience | None | Prior whitewater experience recommend but not required |
| Response Area | Urban | Remote/Backcountry |
| Particpant Profile | Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Military | Outdoor guides, private boaters, Parks Service |
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SRT Level 1 is specifically designed for professional rescue organizations such as firefighters and rescue teams. Please contact Esprit directly to arrange a course for your organization. (1-800-596-7238) If you are an individual who does not require the NFPA compliant course please review the WRT- Level 1 course.
What's included with your courseSRT 1 course manual, skills sheet and a certificate upon completion of the course. Students are required to bring or rent their own personal safety equipment (helmet, PFD, river clothing/shoes). Meals and accommodation are not included in the course cost; please contact the host site for options and pricing. See below for meal/accommodation options for courses held at Esprit.
Customize your SRT 1 Course with Esprit by adding any of the following options:
| Accommodation: | |
| Camping - (bring your own tent) Cabin Tent Rental Hostel |
$10.00/night $10.00/night $25.00/night |
| Meals: | |
| Breakfast Lunch Ultimate BBQ |
$8.00 $12.00 $25.00 |
| Equipment: | |
| PFD (lifejacket) Helmet Half Wetsuit Full Wetsuit |
$5.00/day $5.00/day $10.00/day $15.00/day |
What you should bring for your courseStudents are required to provide their own personal protective equipment for the course: Water/kayak helmet, Type III-V whitewater approved lifejacket/PFD (preferably with a live-bait harness but not necessary), thick-soled water booties or tennis shoes (footwear should be a combination of sturdy with grip for moving quickly on slippery rocks plus lightweight and quick draining for swimming), gloves, drytop/drysuit/wetsuit (wetsuits available for rent), polypropylene/synthetic long sleeve shirt & tights/leggings, insulating layers, swimsuit, quick dry shorts, sunscreen, towel, bag to carry wet clothing to and from river, dryland clothing, personal effects, as well as tent, headlamp/flashlight & sleeping bag if camping.
