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Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician – Pine River, CO – 05/09/2025

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Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician
Pine River, CO • May 9, 2025

Registration

$450 due upon registration
Course starts May 9, 2025

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Course Provider

Rescue 3 International

Full Dates: May 9, 2025 – May 11, 2025
Duration: 3 days (24 hours)
Price: $450

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

Pine Song Tree Farm
12758 County Road 501
Bayfield, CO 81122
United States

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This location is the private property of Ken and Lois Carpenter.  PLEASE be very respectful by driving less than 15 mph and staying on the roadways.

Directions from CR 501:

  • Drive approximately 1/2 mile to an intersection.
  • Turn right and follow the road down toward the river.
  • Turn around the sharp right-hand turn and continue past the cabin to the covered patio area.
  • Park at the covered patio area, and NOT at the cabin.

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Lead Instructor

Aaron Kent

Aaron Kent is the owner and lead instructor for Southwest Rescue. Aaron has been working in first response and outdoor education since 2010. He is a Rescue 3 International Instructor Trainer in Ropes, Water, and Ice Rescue, and is an Instructor Trainer for the Wilderness Medical Training Center International. He is an adjunct professor at several colleges and universities nationwide and has worked in international public health and expedition leadership for most of his professional career. He is also the regional director for the Southwest Region of Rescue 3 International.

When not teaching courses, Aaron has an obsession with whitewater paddle boarding and any other sport that gets him into the beautiful backcountry of the San Juan Mountains. He serves on the La Plata County Search and Rescue Team and is a Firefighter/EMT with the Durango Fire Protection District. He has a Master’s Degree in Outdoor Education and is passionate about cross-cultural experiences.