Swiftwater Rescue Courses
eNRG’s extensive experience in whitewater rescue, instruction and expeditions, combined with our knowledge of Rescue III, American Canoe Association, Red Cross, American Medical Response, and the Wilderness Medical Association methods creates a unique learning experience that is sure to inform and challenge participants both mentally and physically.
eNRG 2-Day Swiftwater Rescue Workshop
eNRG two-day swiftwater training is a hands on two-day customized class for recreational kayakers, rafters, and guides who want to hone their swiftwater rescue skills. Each day is broken up into a classroom module and an experiential component. Day 1 starts with rescue theory and hydrology. We will introduce several different types of ropes and teach the minimalist approach to hardware, knots, and other tools. We will introduce foot entrapments / bow pins, contact rescues, wading rescues, and swimming in rapids. Day 2 focuses on group management, victim behavior, and preemptive safety. We will teach you how to build and pick proper anchors, and elaborate on mechanical advantage from a minimalist standpoint. Finally, we will recreate real life scenarios that will test all the knowledge you have learned, and help you build the judgment that will help save lives.
Price: $250.00
Duration: 16 Hours over 2 days
Dates/Times: TBA
Location: Clackamas and Sandy Rivers
Prerequisites: 18 yrs of age, have health insurance, ability to swim 25m unaided, and in good physical condition.
Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit (SRT1) – NFPA compliant
SRT1 is an intensive three-day, 24- to 30-hour class. It has one day of classroom instruction followed by two days developing and practicing water rescue skills. The initial emphasis is on self-rescue skills. The course also covers water dynamics, handling hazards and obstacles, using basic rescue equipment, setting up technical rope systems, controlling in-water contact rescues, and much more. Information from this course is applicable to anyone confronted with potential water rescue, as well as, the possibility of self-rescue.
A course manual, skill sheet, test, Swift water Rescue Technician Unit 1(TM) (SRT1) Certificate of Completion, I.D. card, and patch are all provided during the class.
Price: $350.00
Duration: 24-30 Hours
Dates/Times: TBA
Location: Portland & Clackamas, Sandy River
Prerequisites: 18 years of age or older, adequate health, insurance coverage, basic swimming ability, in good physical condition.
Testimonials from our SWR Courses:
“Very Knowledgeable & Practical”
“Not just theory – applied to actual past experiences”
“Hands-on was well managed – enough guidance to get it right but enough room to learn on your own”
“I felt very safe all the time”
“Well-rounded discussions”
“Good practical examples”
“Great shuffling of instructors – All were great”
“Very Safe”
“Excellent”
“Good Safety Awareness”
“I felt very safe all the time”
“Quality was excellent. Quantity was a lot.”
“Presented in a logical, sequential manner”
