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
The class was just what I needed to enhance my skills. Over All a Great Class Read more...
Bryan Hunt, Battalion City of Ceres
I would recommend anyone in the Fire Service to attend the classes that are sponsored by FMC! Read more...
Carlos Aguilera-Fire Captain Cal Fire-Monterey Unit
On Monday, Ocotber 25th, 2010 we were dispatched toa Coastal Incident. Being part of the Rescue Boat Program Keith Bickford and Captain Carlos Aguilera launched the resceu baot fro Whalers Cove (Point Lobos State Park). A "big" wave had swept 2 wome Read more...
