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Virtual Swiftwater & Flood Awareness: Two Evenings to Read Floods and Reduce Risk
An online, two-evening course that teaches flood recognition, water-safety fundamentals and the equipment knowledge first responders and organizations need.
Virtual Swiftwater & Flood Awareness: Two Evenings to Read Floods and Reduce Risk.
Enhance your life‑saving skills with a focused swiftwater and floodwater awareness course delivered online. Over two evening sessions the curriculum covers flood recognition, basic water safety and the equipment considerations essential to safe response—designed with first responders and organized teams in mind.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Zoom-based classroom, two evenings
This is an online Zoom course conducted over two evening sessions, letting participants absorb core concepts without getting on the water while still covering practical recognition and safety material.
Flood recognition, water safety and equipment
Participants learn how to identify different types of flooding, review fundamental water‑safety principles, and discuss the equipment needs and technician considerations relevant to swiftwater response.
Built for first responders and organizations
The course is tailored for emergency services and groups; the operator also offers private or in‑person sessions for police, fire, rescue squads, and other organizations on request.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Over two evenings you move through a classroom-style progression: identification of flood types and hazards, fundamental water-safety concepts, then an introduction to swiftwater technician needs and associated equipment—delivered in a lecture and discussion format via Zoom.
VIRTUAL FORMAT
Zoom-based classroom, two evenings
This is an online Zoom course conducted over two evening sessions, letting participants absorb core concepts without getting on the water while still covering practical recognition and safety material.
CORE CURRICULUM
Flood recognition, water safety and equipment
Participants learn how to identify different types of flooding, review fundamental water‑safety principles, and discuss the equipment needs and technician considerations relevant to swiftwater response.
FOR TEAMS
Built for first responders and organizations
The course is tailored for emergency services and groups; the operator also offers private or in‑person sessions for police, fire, rescue squads, and other organizations on request.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits and who should seek other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Delivered over two evening sessions via Zoom; participants join remotely for instructor-led sessions.
The publicly listed cost is $69 per person.
Topics include flood recognition, water-safety fundamentals, and the equipment and technician needs relevant to swiftwater awareness.
Private or in-person versions are available for police, fire, rescue squads and other organizations—contact the operator for details and scheduling.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How is the course delivered?
This is an online Zoom course conducted over two evening sessions.
How long does the training take?
The training spans two evening sessions.
Who is this course for?
The course is intended for first responders and organizations, and is suitable for individuals 16 years of age and older.
What does it cost?
The listed cost is $69 per person.
Can you run this course for my department or team?
Yes—private or in-person courses can be arranged for police departments, fire departments, rescue squads, search & rescue teams or other organizations; contact the operator for details.