COURSE AVAILABILITY:  Open Enrollment

Class size: 12

Preregistration Required: (10% late fee less than 14 days before class)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 22 hour course covering advanced throw-lines, access techniques, search techniques, high-line Tyrolean with boat on tether, search skills, one advanced skills night training and one search function  night mission.

STANDARDS: This course meets and exceeds Industry Standards and NFPA 1670 and 1006 requirements. To completely meet all NFPA requirements the Technician would need to attend the FAST R2 class.

PPE: Each student is required to provide their own Personal Protective Gear:

•  “USCG” approved Type III or V PFD (Type V preferred)
• Wet suit boots with hard sole bottom or tennis shoes
• Water or vertical rescue helmet
• Full wet or dry suit as weather conditions dictate
• Water or abrasion protective gloves
• Water proof helmet light and handheld light

PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS: RTI field courses are strenuous in nature. RTI recommends the student be in good physical and mental condition.

Additional course information will be emailed to each student registered.