Training

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

The swiftwater environment including river, flood, surf and tidal flows is considered by many to be the most dynamic and dangerous natural environment in which to operate. Certainly, operation in, on and under a limited access, ice clogged, contaminated river channel, and at night would be considered to be extreme. SAS has worked and trained in these extreme environments and offers a wide variety of courses developed in environments such as these and certified through SAS and other nationally recognized organizations.

While our training programs are centered upon a core curriculum, they are always tailored to the specific needs of the client. Since we train "on location", we can help prepare client agencies to perform the actual type of rescue that they are faced with, meet the environmental challenges of their response area and maximize the effective use of their own equipment and personnel.

SAS COURSES OFFERED: For complete course descriptions or additional information: SAS

Water Rescue First Responder

Flood Rescue Seminar

Swiftwater First Responder

Swiftwater Rescue Technician

Personal Watercraft (PWC) Rescue

Rescue Swimmer

Surf Rescue

Rescue Boat Operations

Drones For Water Search and Rescue

SAS CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS make it possible to meet your department or agencies special training needs. Together, we will develop and present a customized program, with a schedule that best fits your department or agency. These custom programs will vary in duration and tuition, depending on the selected topics. Courses already listed can be combined to meet your needs.

SAS HOSTING PROGRAM makes it easy and economical for you to bring one of our training programs to your community. Choose a program that best suits the training needs of your agency or team and the teams of the surrounding area. Call us with several dates that would fit the schedule of your team. We will send you the paperwork and publicize your program in print and on this Web Site.

SAS Water Safety offers certification through SAS and other nationally recognized organizations and agencies. In addition, all of our courses compliant with and meet or exceed NFPA 1006 (2021) 2400 (2019) and 2500 (2022) standards and integrate FEMA standards for position qualification for search and rescue operations.