FIRET 079 - RIVER FLOOD RESCUE TECHNICIAN

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    Provides training of fire service personnel in water rescue techniques. Topics include swift water rescue, submerged vehicles, drowning, use of engine/truck company equipment for water rescue, use of rafts and boats, and underwater search and recovery. In addition, this course focuses on recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self rescue techniques, advanced rescue methods used in team dynamics, victim rescues and scenarios based on real life rescues.