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Flood And Swiftwater Technician R2 (FAST 2) Grey Forest FD
May 12, 2017 - May 13, 2017
| $300FAST 2 Recert only
Class size: 24
Preregistration Required: (10% late fee less than 14 days before class)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
| Two day and two night course. Takes the personal and Team level techniques to advanced levels. All areas taught in the FAST-R1 course are expanded including larger scale disasters, more detailed search management, day and night search functions, night operations technical skills, advanced boat and rope systems, rescue baskets and slings on banks, advanced 2 point Type V PFD operations, night search mission and numerous practical exercises. Also included are motorized IRB and PWC operations. FAST R2 Techs will be in a better position to handle searches, interviews and advanced rescue situations. |
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
- IRB for Boat training
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.
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