INRR 112 - Swift Water Rescue Technician I/ Advanced

Institution:

Union College - Nebraska

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Description:

Prerequisite: INRR 100 or permission of instructor SRT-I meets NFPA 1670 and 1006 standards for swift water rescue. SRTA is an NFPA 1670 standard and the NFPA 1006 standard at the technician level for water rescue. The initial emphasis is on self-rescue skills. Other objectives include an in-depth look at water dynamics, handling hazards and obstacles, using basic rescue equipment, setting up technical rope systems, and controlling in-water contact rescues. Also covers pre-planning; rescue and recovery management; specific problems which arise with floods; rescue from class IV-VI whitewater; raising/lowering systems; stokes litter management; cliff picket anchors, "A" frames, tripod setups; a night mock Search and Rescue (SAR) problem, and other subjects. Summer.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucollege.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 486-2600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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