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Two Days of Swiftwater Rescue Training: Level II Operations on Red Bank’s Flowing Water
A focused, two-day course in Red Bank, NJ that teaches fundamentals of swiftwater and flood rescues and how to support a rescue team — useful for building or expanding a local swiftwater rescue capability.
Two Days of Swiftwater Rescue Training: Level II Operations on Red Bank’s Flowing Water.
Set against the practical edges of New Jersey’s tidal rivers, the Swiftwater Rescue Operations (Level II) course in Red Bank is an intensive, hands‑on two‑day introduction to the techniques and teamwork of flood and swiftwater response. Over classroom instruction and field practice on a flowing river, participants learn the operational basics of how rescues are executed and how to serve alongside a swiftwater rescue unit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A focused two‑day progression from classroom to river
The course compresses core theory and team procedures into a first day of classroom instruction followed by practical, water‑based drills on a flowing river the second day — designed to ground working knowledge in real conditions.
Fundamentals of swiftwater and flood rescue
Participants learn how rescues are performed in swiftwater environments and how to assist a swiftwater rescue technician or unit, gaining hands‑on experience intended for those building a rescue team locally.
Deliverable as a public course or tailored for teams
The operator can run this two‑day course near your location if the environment and training needs are met — requiring an indoor classroom for the first day and an outdoor setting with a flowing river for the second.
What the day feels like
What the two days feel like
Day one is measured and deliberate: classroom briefings, procedure review, and scenario planning. Day two moves beyond diagrams into the current — supervised drills on a flowing river where students practice rescue roles, team communication, and support tasks under experienced instructors.
THE CURRICULUM
A focused two‑day progression from classroom to river
The course compresses core theory and team procedures into a first day of classroom instruction followed by practical, water‑based drills on a flowing river the second day — designed to ground working knowledge in real conditions.
THE SKILLSET
Fundamentals of swiftwater and flood rescue
Participants learn how rescues are performed in swiftwater environments and how to assist a swiftwater rescue technician or unit, gaining hands‑on experience intended for those building a rescue team locally.
THE FLEXIBILITY
Deliverable as a public course or tailored for teams
The operator can run this two‑day course near your location if the environment and training needs are met — requiring an indoor classroom for the first day and an outdoor setting with a flowing river for the second.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is for — and who it requires.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a two‑day course that combines classroom time with fieldwork on a flowing river.
An indoor classroom for day one and an outdoor setting with a flowing river for day two are required; the course can be conducted near your location if those conditions are met.
Call the operator to set up a private course for your team or unit; arrangements depend on local environment and training goals.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Swiftwater Rescue Operations (Level II) course?
The course is conducted over two days, combining classroom instruction and field-based river training.
What are the prerequisites to attend?
Participants must be 16 years of age or older and hold current CPR and NIMS ICS 700 certifications.
Can you run this course for our team at our location?
Yes — the course can be conducted near your location if the environment and training needs are met; an indoor classroom and a flowing river for fieldwork are required.
How do I arrange a private or team course?
Contact the operator’s office to set up a private course for your team or unit and to confirm facility and river access.
What will I learn during the course?
You will learn the fundamentals of how rescues are performed in swiftwater environments, how rescues are conducted in floodwater zones, and how to assist a swiftwater rescue technician or unit.
How much does the course cost?
The listed price is $285 per person.