Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional
Durango Area • May 1, 2026
Course Provider
Full Dates: May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026
Duration: 3 days (24 hours)
Price: $450
Course Description
The Rescue 3 International Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional (WRT-Pro) course is designed for professional river users who require a rescue capability in a whitewater environment (e.g. raft guides, safety kayakers, etc.). Fast, low-tech, and improvised rescue techniques are the focus of this course, combined with the emphasis on scene size-up and management. This three-day course is the standard for many professional river operations around the world.
Fire and rescue personnel should take the NFPA-compliant Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT) course.
Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age or older
- adequate health insurance coverage
- basic swimming ability
- in good physical condition
**This course does NOT meet the requirements for NFPA 1670 Standard and does NOT qualify as a prerequisite for Swiftwater Rescue Technician Advanced (SRTA).
Location and Logistics
Durango
Durango, CO 81301
United States
Taught in the Greater Durango area.