Course Title: Open Water Rescuer: Open Water Rescuer Basic Category: Water Rescue
Information:
This course provides detailed information, and the skills training required, to improve
an individual’s level of comfort and confidence for safely performing rescues in static and surface water conditions. Safety is strongly emphasized.
Course Details:
Duration: 24 hrs (classes are a normally a maximum of 8 hrs per day class time)
Prerequisites: It is recommended that the authority having jurisdiction AHJ devise or adopt a minimum swim capability standard based on the response area needs.
Certification: California State Fire Training Certification and or Fire Management Consultant International certificate that meets NFPA 1670 and NFPA 1006 Chapter 11
