Open/Private:  Open to FAST 2 Recert only

Class size: Limited to 12

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

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 20 hour course covering advanced  FAST1 skills, large and expanded search and rescue missions, search techniques, advanced rope systems including highline with boat and/or swimmer attached, line grappling, and more. This course also includes two mandatory nights of training. Night 1 is technical skills. Night 2 is mock search and rescue scenario

COURSE FORMAT: The FAST 2 course is normally taught in 2 day and 2 night training sessions.

The person completing this course will have the knowledge and skills to command a FAST 1 team, initiate a larger scale search and rescue mission, establish a field command, implement advanced skills and conduct searches in day and night conditions.

Prerequisite:  Current FAST R1

STANDARDS: This course meets and exceeds Industry Standards and NFPA 1670 and 1006 requirements. This course along with FAST R1 completes the requirements for 1670 and 1006.

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 w/ waterproof light
• Full wet or dry suit as weather conditions dictate
• Water or abrasion protective gloves
• Handheld waterproof searchlight

RENTAL GEAR: RTI has a limited number of gear sets of PFD and helmet for rent. First come basis.

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.