COURSE OVERVIEW:
Swiftwater Rescue
The Swiftwater Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and river rescue techniques. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Fundamental and more advanced techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as strainers, rescue vest applications, entrapments, and pins, are also practiced. Scenarios allow participants to practice their skills individually and within a team/group context.
Upcoming Courses (See Full Courses Calendar)
Swiftwater Rescue
/// Jun 27 - Jun 29, 2025
/// Leavenworth, WA
15 Spaces Available
Swiftwater Rescue
/// Aug 22 - Aug 24, 2025
/// Leavenworth, WA
15 Spaces Available
If a course is sold out, contact info@elevatedsafety.com to be placed on the waitlist.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Promote proactive prevention of river accidents and injuries
- Develop and practice key self-rescue skills
- Identify and avoid river hazards by understanding hydrology, hazards, and river features
- Focus on fast, low-risk strategies for early management of river accidents
- Develop and practice methods for recovering swimmers, and loose boats and equipment
- Develop and practice more advanced rope-based and in-water skills
- Gain experience using the rescue PFD, and understand its strengths and weaknesses
- Utilize rescue scene management principles needed within a rescue team