Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician
Valencia County, NM • April 27, 2026
Course Provider
Full Dates: April 27, 2026 – April 29, 2026
Duration: 3 days (24 hours)
Price: $0
Course Description
The Rescue 3 International Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT) is an intensive three-day class. The initial emphasis is on self-rescue skills, but other objectives include an in-depth look at water dynamics, handling hazards and obstacles, using basic rescue equipment, setting up technical rope systems, controlling in-water contact rescues, scene management, and much more.
This course is the first of three classes needed for personnel to meet the requirements for the Technician level NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents and the NFPA 1006 Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications in the area of water.
Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age or older
- adequate health insurance coverage
- basic swimming ability
- in good physical condition
Location and Logistics
Valencia County Fire Department
311 El Cerro Mission Rd
Los Lunas, New Mexico 87031
United States