WLD 141A - Rescue: Swiftwater

    Recent Professors
    Marlin S. Sill
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    14 students
    Credits
    1.75
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an intensive field training to prepare students to be proficient in swiftwater rescue. Students will explore the rescue hierarchy of reach, throw, row, go. Course topics include hydrology, scene assessment, entrapments, anchors, throw bags, and mechanical advantage. This course is compliant with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 1670 Operations (Water). *UC unit/course limit
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:00am–2:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–3:50pm