Surface Water Rescue Courses
Rescue Swimmer
NC OSFM Surface Water Rescue Program
NC OSFM Surface Water Rescue Program
The ERDI Rescue Swimmer I is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for Rescue Swimmer Operations in emergency response applications by offering a reasonable response to a distressed/panicked individual in the water. It will discuss the types of Rescue Swimmer equipment and techniques. The objective of this course is to tr
The ERDI Rescue Swimmer I is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for Rescue Swimmer Operations in emergency response applications by offering a reasonable response to a distressed/panicked individual in the water. It will discuss the types of Rescue Swimmer equipment and techniques. The objective of this course is to train entry level rescue swimmers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures of rescue swimming in emergency response.
The ERDI Rescue Swimmer II is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced Rescue Swimmer Operations in emergency response applications by offering a reasonable response to a distressed/panicked individual in the water. It will discuss the types of Rescue Swimmer equipment and techniques. The objective of this course is to train advanced level rescue swimmers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures of rescue swimming in emergency response.
NC OSFM Surface Water Rescue Program
NC OSFM Surface Water Rescue Program
NC OSFM Surface Water Rescue Program
The North Carolina Technical Rescuer Water Rescue series (FIP 6400) is comprised of four modules that enable the student to meet the requirements needed to obtain IFSAC certification in water rescue. This is a 48-hour program designed to fulfill the NFPA 1006 Job Performance Requirements (JPR’s) for those agencies who have the responsib
The North Carolina Technical Rescuer Water Rescue series (FIP 6400) is comprised of four modules that enable the student to meet the requirements needed to obtain IFSAC certification in water rescue. This is a 48-hour program designed to fulfill the NFPA 1006 Job Performance Requirements (JPR’s) for those agencies who have the responsibility of surface and swift-water rescue responses.
This course provides the basic knowledge and minimum skill performance necessary for water rescue environments. Graduates of this course are encouraged to obtain additional training for advanced skills that may be required when operating in moving water incidents.
Prerequisites for this program is NC Technical Rescuer Program (FIP 6500) and is required to be able to obtain certification from NCOSFM. This program provides foundational skills that will be needed during the water rescue course.
Swiftwater Rescuer
NC OSFM Surface Water Rescue Program
Swiftwater Rescuer
This course is designed to provide education and hands-on training to responders who may need to respond to a moving water emergency where no water entry is practical or possible. As defined by NFPA 1006 and 1670 guidelines as “water moving at a rate greater than 1 knot”. With large scale flooding now common in rural and urban environme
This course is designed to provide education and hands-on training to responders who may need to respond to a moving water emergency where no water entry is practical or possible. As defined by NFPA 1006 and 1670 guidelines as “water moving at a rate greater than 1 knot”. With large scale flooding now common in rural and urban environments, moving water may be swift and the need for safe and effective training programs is in high demand.
The purpose of the Swift Water Rescuer program is to provide the essential skills and knowledge to safely perform rescue operations in moving water.
Boat Rescue operations courses
Small Boat Operations
This course is designed to expand a rescuer's knowledge in Small Boat Operations and is primarily intended for a qualification system.
This course is a compilation of minimum knowledge and skills that an individual must demonstrate to qualify to stand watches or perform other specific routine duties necessary for the safety, security, and proper operation of a small craft in emergency response operations.