PRIVATE

Instructor: Jesse McGraw

Class size: Limited to 4 per available boat

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

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an upgrade to those that have taken the RTI Lake/Bay and Floodwater Rescue Boat Technician  course. This one day upgrade is designed to take the skilled still water rescue boat driver and crew into moving water skills.

COURSE FORMAT: The FRBT 1 Upgrade is a one day skills and lecture. 0800-1700

The person completing this course will have the knowledge and skills to operate and command a rescue boat in flood and swiftwater situations. They will have crew, operating, search and rescue skills needed to be an effective boat captain or crew member.

Prerequisite:  Current FAST R1 and LRBT 1

STANDARDS: This course meets and exceeds Industry Standards and NFPA 1670 and 1006 requirements.

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
• Rescue boat and motor for up to 4 students.

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.