Water Rescue for the First Responder (3 hours)

FEMA Course 15-32934 DOH Con-Ed Credits 3 (3 other)

Classroom course covers: scene assessment, activation of the Emergency Response System, evaluation of potential and existing water hazards, scene management, rescue vs. recovery, and personal safety measures. Course meets NFPA 1670 awareness level guidelines.

Water Rescue and Emergency Response (16 hours)

FEMA Course 15-32935 DOH Con-Ed Credits 17 (2.5 med trauma / 14.5 other)

Classroom and practical hands-on training covers planning, medical considerations, rescue equipment, self-rescue and shore-based rescue techniques. Course meets or exceeds NFPA 1670 operator level guidelines.

Emergency Boat Operations Rescue (16 hours)

FEMA Course 15-32936 DOH Con-Ed Credits 16 (16 other)

Classroom and practical hands-on training in boat selection, recommended equipment, boat-handling, moving-water tactics, and boat-rescue techniques. Course meets NFPA 1670 technician level guidelines.

Ice Rescue and Emergency Response (16 hours)

FEMA Course 15-32937 DOH Con-Ed Credits 17 (2.5 med trauma / 14.5 other)

Classroom and practical hands-on training prepares rescue personnel to evaluate and respond to ice related emergencies. Students learn how to identify ice conditions, use ice rescue equipment and practice shore, boat, and direct contact ice rescue techniques. Course meets NFPA 1670 technician level guidelines.

Advanced Line Systems Rescue (16 hours)

FEMA Course 15-32938 DOH Con-Ed Credits 16 (16 other)

Classroom and practical hands-on training in line-systems rescues such as Moveable Control Point, Z-drag, Zip Line, and dynamic ferry. Tethered rescue techniques using Type V PFDs are also addressed. Course meets NFPA 1670 technician level guidelines.

Ice Safety - Basic Survival and Rescue (2-3 hours)

Ice rescue is dangerous! This program provides ice safety awareness information. Topics covered include: ice formation and types of ice, personal protective equipment, and medical conditions associated with water and cold weather, how to activate the emergency response system, and how to survive a fall through the ice.

For additional questions regarding the PFBC water rescue curriculum, please contact ra-fbwaterrescue@pa.gov

DOH Con-Ed Credits 2.5 (.5 med trauma / 2 other)