Rapid Entry Rescue Swimmer
Rapid Entry Rescue Swimmer Operations Technician
This class will focus on skill development on dry land, followed by pool sessions and finish in open water, All participants will gain operational water skill confidence and techniques, as well as managing water emergencies. Participants will be graded on water operations, survival techniques, and scene management. All who successfully pass all requirements will receive a certificate with 32 hours CE training in water rescue and receive National certification from PADI as a Rescue Swimmer.
This course includes: T-shirt, certificate, mask and Lunch and Snacks are provided.
For successful completion all participants should be prepared to pass an intitial swim evaluation consisting of 25 yard underwater swim, 225 yard surface swim and 15 minute tread water.
Instructor Questions Contact: Battalion Chief Pat MacNealy at 253.370.2422 or pmacnealy@lakewoodfire.org

Pre-requisites:  This course is mentally and physically challenging. Participants should be in good condition.

  Class Facts
Date: 
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 thru Friday, September 7, 2012  
Location: 
West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Station #21, 5000 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Time: 
0800 - 1700
Cost: 
$495
Seats left: 
Class is Full
 
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