FAST Rescue Boat Tech 1 - Dallas, Tx, Open
09/14/2024 - 09/15/2024
Dallas, TX, USA
Joe Ringnald - Lead Instructor
817-629-2320. ringo223bt@gmail.com
You must have a current FAST 1 Certification through RTI to be eligible.
Click here to register for the FRBT 1 - Dallas, Tx - 09/14-15/24
Industrial Rope Rescue Technician - 50 hour - Open
09/16/2024 - 09/20/2024
Odessa College
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - New Braunfels - Open
09/20/2024 - 09/22/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the September 20-22, 2024 FAST 2 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Basic review FAST 1 skills with advancements
1300-1700 Advanced access skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills including boat operations, flips, 2 pt Live bait, foot entrapment
1300-1700 Search management
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, Slope Evacuation,
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Lake Rescue Boat Tech 1 - Lake Sam Rayburn, Tx, Open
09/21/2024 - 09/22/2024
Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas, USA
Jesse McGraw - Lead Instructor
254-206-0585. Jesse.McGraw@RescueTI.com
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Holiday Lake Estates VFD - Open
09/27/2024 - 09/29/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the September 27-29, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: Jesse McGraw
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Brownwood FD - PRIVATE
09/27/2024 - 09/29/2024
Lake Brownwood, TX 76801, USA
Industrial Rope Rescue - 50 hour - Open
09/30/2024 - 10/04/2024
Odessa College
Flood And Swiftwater Tech 2 - Dallas, Tx, Open
10/04/2024 - 10/05/2024
Dallas, TX, USA
Joe Ringnald - Lead Instructor
817-629-2320. ringo223bt@gmail.com
Click here to register for the FAST 2 - Dallas, Tx - 10/03-04/24
2024 Fall Colors Colorado OHV Rescue Training
09/23/2024 - 10/07/2024
South Fork, CO 81154, USA
FAST Rescue Boat Tech 1 - Liberty, Tx, Private
09/23/2024 - 09/24/2024
Liberty, TX, USA
You must have a current FAST 1 Certification through RTI to be eligible.
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
10/18/2024 - 10/20/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the October 18-20, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Confined Space Rescue Operations Level - 30 hour
10/21/2024 - 10/23/2024
Odessa College
Click here to register for the Confined Space 30 hour July 8-10, 2024
Ground Search And Rescue 2 - Sand Hills, Tx OPEN
10/26/2024 - 10/27/2024
Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department, 4252 Zion Hill Rd, Seguin, TX 78155, USA
This course is open to anyone that has a current GSAR 1 through Rescue Training International.
Click here to register for the GSAR 2, February 10-11, 2024
This course will begin at 0800 on day 1 stop for lunch at 1200, resume at 1300 to 1700. We will break for 1 hour and go through night scenarios until 2200. Day 2 is 0800 to 1700.
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios or FRS radios bring them.
Industrial Rope Rescue - 50 hour - Open
10/28/2024 - 11/01/2024
Odessa College
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
11/01/2024 - 11/03/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the November 1-3, 2024 FAST 1 New Braunfels, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Ottine FD - Open
11/08/2024 - 11/10/2024
New Braunfels, TX, USA
Click here to register for the November 8-10, 2024 FAST 1 Gonzales, Texas
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1 - Friday evening
1800-2200 lectures
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines, Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1700
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
Finish out lectures
Vertical Rescue Tech 2 - Open
11/09/2024 - 11/10/2024
Mineral Wells, TX, USA
Confined Space Rescue Operations Level - 30 hour
11/11/2024 - 11/13/2024
Odessa College
Click here to register for the Confined Space 30 hour November 11-13, 2024
Confined Space Rescue Operations Level - 30 hour
12/02/2024 - 12/04/2024
Odessa College
Click here to register for the Confined Space 30 hour December 2-4, 2024
High Water Evacuation Vehicle - Midway FD - PRIVATE
12/02/2024 - 12/03/2024
Pawleys Island, SC, USA
Click here to register for the HWEV - Midway FD - December 2-3, 2024
Instructors: Wesley Meyer & Camille Meyer
High Water Evacuation Vehicle - Midway FD - PRIVATE
12/04/2024 - 12/05/2024
Pawleys Island, SC
Click here to register for the HWEV - Midway FD - December 4-5, 2024
Instructors: Wesley Meyer & Camille Meyer
High Water Evacuation Vehicle - Midway FD - PRIVATE
12/06/2024 - 12/07/2024
Click here to register for the HWEV - Midway FD - December 6-7, 2024
Instructors: Wesley Meyer & Camille Meyer
Confined Space Rescue Operations Level - 30 hour
12/16/2024 - 12/18/2024
Odessa College
December 16-18, 2024 - Class Full
Confined Space Rescue Operations Level - 30 hour
01/06/2025 - 01/08/2025
Odessa College
Click here to register for the Confined Space 30 hour January 6-8, 2025
Confined Space Rescue Operations Level - 30 hour
01/13/2025 - 01/15/2025
Odessa College
Click here to register for the Confined Space Rescue Operations 30 hr. January 13-15, 2025
High Water Evacuation Vehicle - Mill Spring, NC - OPEN
01/18/2025 - 01/19/2025
Tryon International (Equestrian Center) 25 International Blvd. Mill Spring, NC 28756
Click here to register for the HWEV - Spartanburg Emergency Services - January 18-19, 2025
$250.00 per person
Instructors: Wesley Meyer
Confined Space Horizontal Rescue - 20 hour
01/20/2025 - 01/21/2025
Odessa College
Click here to register for the Confined Space Horizontal Rescue 20 hr January 13-15, 2025
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Ft Worth, Tx OPEN
03/15/2025 - 03/16/2025
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald - ringo223bt@gmail.com
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
SAFERIDE ATV/UTV Instructor Course # 1
03/17/2025 13:00 - 17:00
1755 Old Marion Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Click here to register for the SAFERIDE Driver Instructor Course 3/18/25
Instructors: Wesley Meyer & Camille Meyer
SAFERIDE ATV/UTV Driver Course
03/17/2025
1755 Old Marion Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Click here to register for the SAFERIDE Driver Course 3/17/25
SAFERIDE ATV/UTV Instructor Course #2
03/18/2025 08:00 - 12:00
1755 Old Marion Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Click here to register for the SAFERIDE Driver Instructor Course 3/18/25
Instructors: Wesley Meyer & Camille Meyer
Advanced ATV/UTV Technical
03/18/2025 13:00 - 17:00
1755 Old Marion Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Advanced ATV/UTV Technical 3/17/25
Off Highway Vehicle Rescue - Open
03/19/2025 - 03/20/2025
TBA
Click here to register for the: Off Highway Vehicle Rescue 3/19-20/25
***You must have completed the SAFERIDE ECOURSE & Course within the last 2 years***
***You must provide your own ATV/UTV for the course***
Contact Wesley Meyer @ 830-708-7516 or Wes.meyer@rescueti.com for more information.
Off Highway Vehicle Rescue - Instructors Only
03/21/2025
TBA
Click here to register for the: Off Highway Vehicle Rescue 3/19-20/25
***You must have completed the SAFERIDE ECOURSE & Course within the last 2 years***
***You must provide your own ATV/UTV for the course***
Contact Wesley Meyer @ 830-708-7516 or Wes.meyer@rescueti.com for more information.
High Water Evacuation Vehicle - Parker County ESD 6 - OPEN
03/29/2025 - 03/30/2025
Parker County ESD #6, 6300 Granbury Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76087, USA
Click here to register for the HWEV 1 course
$250.00 per person
Instructors: Wesley Meyer
You must provide your own truck for every 4 personnel attending.
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
04/04/2025 - 04/06/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Dallas - Open
04/08/2025 - 04/10/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald -
ringo223bt@gmail.com.
817-629-2320
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
PPE Needed:
Type V Rescue rated, USCG approved PFD
Vertical or water rescue helmet
Ankle support wet suit boots with hard sole bottom
Wet (full) or dry suit
Swim wear appropriate to represent your agency in public
Lake Rescue Boat Tech 1 - Spartanburg, SC, Open
04/11/2025 - 04/12/2025
Spartanburg, SC, USA
Wesley Meyer - Lead Instructor
830-708-7516. Wes.Meyer@RescueTI.com
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Concan FD - Private
04/18/2025 - 04/20/2025
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Lake Rescue Boat Tech 1 - Lake Granbury, Open
04/26/2025 - 04/27/2025
Lake Granbury, USA
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald
ringo223bt@gmail.com
0800-1200 - Lectures
1300-1700 - Basic boat skills and approach
0800-1700 Boat rescue Skills
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Dallas - Open
05/02/2025 - 05/04/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald -
ringo223bt@gmail.com.
817-629-2320
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
PPE Needed:
Type V Rescue rated, USCG approved PFD
Vertical or water rescue helmet
Ankle support wet suit boots with hard sole bottom
Wet (full) or dry suit
Swim wear appropriate to represent your agency in public
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Broken Bow, Ok - Open
05/02/2025 - 05/04/2025
Broken Bow Lake, Oklahoma, USA
Registration link will be available in January for the May 2-4, 2025 FAST 1 - Mountain Fork River, Ok.
If you would like to reserve a slot or the class before that, contact RTI Office at 830-708-7516
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
05/09/2025 - 05/11/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Hurricane Response Technician 1 - Oak Island Rescue - PRIVATE
05/12/2025 - 05/13/2025
Oak Island, NC, USA
Instructors: Wesley Meyer. Wes.Meyer@RescueTI.com 830-708-7516
Day 1 - 0800-1200 Lectures
1300-1700 Skills
Day 2 - 0800-1700 Water Skills
Hurricane Response Technician 1 - Oak Island Rescue - PRIVATE
05/14/2025 - 05/15/2025
Oak Island, NC, USA
Instructors: Wesley Meyer. Wes.Meyer@RescueTI.com 830-708-7516
Assistant Instructor: Joe Ringnald
Day 1 - 0800-1200 Lectures
1300-1700 Skills
Day 2 - 0800-1700 Water Skills
Lake / Bay / Surf Rescue Boat - Oak Island Water Rescue
05/16/2025 - 05/18/2025
Oak Island, NC, USA
Instructor - Joe Ringnald ringo223bt@gmail.com
DAY 1 -
0800 - 1200 Lecture
1300 - 1700 Boat driving skills static water
Day 2 - 0800 - 1700 Boat rescue skills static water
Day 3 - 0800 -1700 Boat driving and rescue skills surf conditions
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - New Braunfels - Open
05/16/2025 - 05/18/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
***YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT RTI FAST 1 to apply for the FAST 2***
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Basic review FAST 1 skills with advancements
1300-1700 Advanced access skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills including boat operations, flips, 2 pt Live bait, foot entrapment
1300-1700 Search management
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, Slope Evacuation,
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Ft Worth, Tx OPEN
05/24/2025 - 05/25/2025
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald - ringo223bt@gmail.com
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - Dallas - Open
06/06/2025 - 06/08/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
***YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT RTI FAST 1 to apply for the FAST 2***
Class Size limited to 24.
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald
ringo223bt@gmail.com
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Basic review FAST 1 skills with advancements
1300-1700 Advanced access skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills including boat operations, flips, 2 pt Live bait, foot entrapment
1300-1700 Search management
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, Slope Evacuation,
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
06/13/2025 - 06/15/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Ground Search And Rescue 2 - Ft Worth, Tx OPEN
06/21/2025 - 06/22/2025
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald - ringo223bt@gmail.com
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Dallas - Open
07/11/2025 - 07/13/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald -
ringo223bt@gmail.com.
817-629-2320
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
PPE Needed:
Type V Rescue rated, USCG approved PFD
Vertical or water rescue helmet
Ankle support wet suit boots with hard sole bottom
Wet (full) or dry suit
Swim wear appropriate to represent your agency in public
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
07/11/2025 - 07/13/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Broken Bow, Ok - Open
07/18/2025 - 07/20/2025
Broken Bow Lake, Oklahoma, USA
Registration link will be available in January for the July 18-20, 2025 FAST 1 - Mountain Fork River, Ok.
If you would like to reserve a slot or the class before that, contact RTI Office at 830-708-7516
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Lake Rescue Boat Tech 1 - Lake Granbury, Open
07/26/2025 - 07/27/2025
Lake Granbury, USA
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald
ringo223bt@gmail.com
0800-1200 - Lectures
1300-1700 - Basic boat skills and approach
0800-1700 Boat rescue Skills
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
08/08/2025 - 08/10/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Dallas - Open
08/08/2025 - 08/10/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald -
ringo223bt@gmail.com.
817-629-2320
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
PPE Needed:
Type V Rescue rated, USCG approved PFD
Vertical or water rescue helmet
Ankle support wet suit boots with hard sole bottom
Wet (full) or dry suit
Swim wear appropriate to represent your agency in public
FAST Rescue Boat Technician 1 - Dallas - Open
08/22/2025 - 08/23/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
***YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT RTI FAST 1 to apply for the FAST RBBT1***
Class Size limited to 12.
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald
ringo223bt@gmail.com
$250.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200Lectures
1300-1700 Basic driving and approach skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - New Braunfels - Open
08/22/2025 - 08/24/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
***YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT RTI FAST 1 to apply for the FAST 2***
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Basic review FAST 1 skills with advancements
1300-1700 Advanced access skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills including boat operations, flips, 2 pt Live bait, foot entrapment
1300-1700 Search management
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, Slope Evacuation,
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Broken Bow, Ok - Open
08/26/2025 - 08/28/2025
Broken Bow Lake, Oklahoma, USA
Registration link will be available in January for the August 26-28, 2025 FAST 1 - Mountain Fork River, Ok.
If you would like to reserve a slot or the class before that, contact RTI Office at 830-708-7516
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
09/12/2025 - 09/14/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Vertical Rescue Tech 1 - Mineral Wells, TxOpen
09/13/2025 - 09/14/2025
Mineral Wells, TX, USA
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Broken Bow, Ok - Open
09/17/2025 - 09/19/2025
Broken Bow Lake, Oklahoma, USA
Registration link will be available in January for the September 17-19, 2025 FAST 1 - Mountain Fork River, Ok.
If you would like to reserve a slot or the class before that, contact RTI Office at 830-708-7516
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - Dallas - Open
09/19/2025 - 09/21/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
***This course requires the student to have a current Rescue Training International - FAST 1 certification***
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald -
ringo223bt@gmail.com.
817-629-2320
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1700 Advanced skills all day water
Day 2
0800-1700 Advanced skills all day water
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1300-1500 Finish out lectures
PPE Needed:
Type V Rescue rated, USCG approved PFD
Vertical or water rescue helmet
Ankle support wet suit boots with hard sole bottom
Wet (full) or dry suit
Swim wear appropriate to represent your agency in public
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Ft Worth, Tx OPEN
10/04/2025 - 10/05/2025
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald - ringo223bt@gmail.com
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
2025 Fall Colors Colorado OHV Rescue Training
09/22/2025 - 10/10/2025
South Fork, CO 81154, USA
September 22 - October 1 will be for those that want to camp in the mountains. Nine miles from town out in the forest. You must provide everything you want to have. Tents, RV's up to 5th wheel will have no trouble getting into the camp area. We can stay 14 days on Forest Service land (no charge). You can ride any OHV vehicle directly from camp. (You must have a Colorado State OHV Sticker). Campfires are normally allowed this time of year and we typically have one going at least every morning and night.
Community kitchen will be set up or you can cook your own. Fishing in lakes and streams nearby. If you have never experienced the wilderness like this, you are surely missing life.
October 1 - October 5 is normally the second wave of people coming up. Most of these are staying at Chinook Cabins and RV park in South Fork. If you want a cabin there, you need to make reservations soon. Our group is growing and we took most of the cabins and several RV slots. Their RV slots are full hook up.
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Dallas - Open
10/17/2025 - 10/19/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald -
ringo223bt@gmail.com.
817-629-2320
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
PPE Needed:
Type V Rescue rated, USCG approved PFD
Vertical or water rescue helmet
Ankle support wet suit boots with hard sole bottom
Wet (full) or dry suit
Swim wear appropriate to represent your agency in public
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
10/17/2025 - 10/19/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - New Braunfels - Open
10/24/2025 - 10/26/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
***YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT RTI FAST 1 to apply for the FAST 2***
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Basic review FAST 1 skills with advancements
1300-1700 Advanced access skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills including boat operations, flips, 2 pt Live bait, foot entrapment
1300-1700 Search management
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, Slope Evacuation,
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Lake Rescue Boat Tech 1 - Lake Granbury, Open
10/25/2025 - 10/26/2025
Lake Granbury, USA
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald
ringo223bt@gmail.com
0800-1200 - Lectures
1300-1700 - Basic boat skills and approach
0800-1700 Boat rescue Skills
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
11/07/2025 - 11/09/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
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