Swiftwater Rescue

USWR Swiftwater Rescue Services
US Water Rescue
123 N 15th St
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 591-4649 info@uswaterrescue.com

• Stand by Water Rescue Services for Special Events or work projects that are in or around water.
• Swiftwater Rescue
• Flood Rescue
• Underwater Vehicle Recovery
• Underwater Evidence Recovery

Swiftwater Rescue Technician: This is a 30 hour demanding (but very exciting) course designed to teach law enforcement, fire, military, or search and rescue (SAR) team members the basics of swiftwater rescue.

1. Required Equipment for Ops level students
   
   A. Appropriate exposure protection (hat, jacket, sun block, water, etc)
   B. PFD
   C. Gloves
   D. Throw bag
   E. Whistle

III. Required Equipment for Technician level students

A. Appropriate exposure protection (hat, jacket, sun block, water, etc)
B. Swiftwater PFD
C. Wet suit or drysuit / with boots
D. Water Helmet
E. Cutting tool
F. Throw Bag
G. Gloves
H. Whistle
I. Recommended (4) 200’ Ropes, (6) Carbiners, (4) 6’ Webbings, (2) Pulleys