Swiftwater Strategies

About Swiftwater Hydrology

Moving Water Hydrology. SL 6 Turbulent Whitewater Up to 60 air Loss of buoyancy. SL 7 Laminar Flow Layered flow of the main body of water Main current moves faster near the surfacemiddle. SL 8 Helical Flow Slow moving water along shore circulates with water in main channel

Hydrology the science of movement of water, helps us to understand the rules that generate these patterns. These failed rescues were one of the driving forces for the development of the first swiftwater rescue courses. For a demo of how lowhead dams work, watch from minute 0430 to 0615 on the following video The Most Dangerous Dams.

MAY 2020 SWIFTWATERFLOOD SEARCH AND RESCUE TECHNICIAN 3 OF 5 FEMA-509-v20170717 COMPONENT SINGLE TYPE NOTES EXPERIENCE 1. Completion of SwiftwaterFlood SAR Technician Position Task Book PTB, or equivalent AHJ documentation, including the following tasks a. Demonstrate a working knowledge of hydrology and associated hazards,

Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician SRT The SRT course provides rescuers with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to effect in-water rescues. Students gain knowledge in hydrology and river classifications, size-up, site control and scene management.

This course meets and exceeds NFPA 1006 and 2500 Swiftwater requirements. Swiftwater Rescue Technician Details. Duration. 3 days 24 hours Format. 1 day classroom, 2 days on the river. Participants. Incident Management and swiftwater ICS Swiftwater hydrology and hazards Introduction to vehicles in swiftwater Helicopter rescue

This program is a continuation of Swiftwater and Flood Rescue I, offering further development in the basic skills. Minimum Gear Requirements Appropriate weather attire drysuit, wetsuit, etc. Helmet lightweight water or kayak helmet PFD USCG Type III or V Shoes thick-soled water booties or tennis shoes Throw bag Two locking carabiners

Students learn about hydrology and river classifications, scene size-up, site control, and scene management. Practical skills include self-rescue, swiftwater swimming, and the fundamentals of shore, boat, and in-water rescues. The Swiftwater Technician level is a mandatory training level for inclusion on a Federal Emergency Management

The River - Intro to Hydrology INTERNATIONAL SCALE OF RIVER DIFFICULTY Class I Fast moving water with ries and small waves. Few obstruc ons, all obvious and easily missed with li le training. Risk to swimmers is slight self-rescue is easy. Class II Novice

RSTO has developed a basic training course for survival in swiftwater water. Theoretical knowledge includes understanding hydrology, size up, controlling the site and classifications of the river. Practical skills start with swiftwater water swimming self-rescue techniques, rescue with a boat and additional important individual skills.

Note the hydrology surrounding the incident. An IC at water rescue emergencies will achieve command presence and ensure a successful rescue following the acronym SWIFTWATER. Greg Merrell is a