Training Courses

One Day Course Includes: (8 hours)

($125 per person-50 mile radius*

$200 per person beyond 50 mile radius*)

*Northern VA area

Classroom (morning portion)

• Review of challenges associated with moving water vehicle rescues

• ·Understanding properties of vehicle instability in moving water

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Dry-land only practical exercises (afternoon portion)​

• Hands on practice of skills discussed in class

• Gear set up and review

• Utilize vehicle prop only on land ​

• Securing vehicle applications

• PFD applications for victims

 

Equipment:

PFD's and rescuer equipment (ropes, throw bags, etc.) will be provided onsite by PFD Warrior for use

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If a group of 12 or more participants are from same agency or area, course can be taught at your location. 

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Two Day Course Includes: (24 hours)

($325 per person- 50 mile radius*

$400 per person beyond 50 mile radius*)

*Northern VA area

Saturday 9am to Midnight & Sunday 9am to 6pm

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Classroom

• Review of challenges associated with moving water vehicle rescues

Dry-land practical exercises

• Hands on practice of skills discussed in class

• Utilize vehicle prop on land 

In-Water Vehicle Applications

• Rescuing of victims in scenario-based training using vehicle prop

Night Time In-Water Operation (Held end of Day 1)

• Operating and understanding low light and reduced visibility challenges

 

Preferred Prerequisites:

Swift Water Operations or Swift Water Technician Certification (NFPA 1670 compliant)

Awareness Level Certified will be shore-based only

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Agency Provided Equipment:

• Wet suit and/or dry suit

• Water rescue helmet

• Footwear - water rescue shoes preferred, but shoes that tie are acceptable, but no steel toe shoes

• Gloves - water rescue gloves highly suggested, or gloves must be chemical-free, able to be worn in water environment

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PFD Warrior Provided Equipment:

• Water rescue rope, throw bags, and PFD's

 

If a group of 12 or more participants are from same agency or area, providing proper moving water conditions available, course can be taught at your location.

Three Hour Work Sessions Includes: (3 hours)

($50 per person)

Sessions by Appointment for Individual or Agency

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Pool Swimming Session

• Increasing overall swim proficiency

• Focus on efficiency and familiarity with mask, fins, and snorkel usage

 

Prerequisites:

Must be able to swim unassisted a minimum of 25 meters without touching bottom of pool or using flotation device

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Equipment Needed:

• Rescue Swimmer PFD, mask, fins, and snorkel

• If individual or agency does not have listed equipment, PFD Warrior can provide

Two Day Course Includes: (16 hours)

($225 per person- 50 mile radius*

$300 per person beyond 50 mile radius*)

*Northern VA area

Classroom

• Review of challenges associated with moving water vehicle rescues

Dry-land practical exercises

• Hands on practice of skills discussed in class

• Utilize vehicle prop on land 

In-Water Vehicle Applications

• Rescuing of victims in scenario-based training using vehicle prop

 

Preferred Prerequisites:

Swift Water Operations or Swift Water Technician Certification (NFPA 1670 compliant)

Awareness Level Certified will be shore-based only

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Agency Provided Equipment:

• Wet suit and/or dry suit

• Water rescue helmet

• Footwear - water rescue shoes preferred, but shoes that tie are acceptable, but no steel toe shoes

• Gloves - water rescue gloves highly suggested, or gloves must be chemical-free, able to be worn in water environment

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PFD Warrior Provided Equipment:

• Water rescue rope, throw bags, and PFD's

 

If a group of 12 or more participants are from same agency or area, providing proper moving water conditions available, course can be taught at your location.

24-Hour Course Includes: (24 hours)

Consecutive 24-Hour Operational Period

($350 per person- 50 mile radius*

$425 per person beyond 50 mile radius*)

*Northern VA area

Saturday 9am through Sunday 9am

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Deployment Simulation

• Operational deployment simulating initial working period after a significant weather-related event has occurred

• Rescuing of victims in scenario-based water rescue training using vehicle prop

• Day and night time operation periods

• Operating and understanding low light and reduced visibility challenges

• Physical and mental limitations are tested due to little down/rest time

 

Preferred Prerequisites:

Swift Water Operations or Swift Water Technician Certification (NFPA 1670 compliant)

Awareness Level Certified will be shore-based only

​

Agency Provided Equipment:

• Wet suit and/or dry suit

• Water rescue helmet

• Footwear - water rescue shoes preferred, but shoes that tie are acceptable, but no steel toe shoes

• Gloves - water rescue gloves highly suggested, or gloves must be chemical-free, able to be worn in water environment

​

PFD Warrior Provided Equipment:

• Water rescue rope, throw bags, and PFD's

 

If a group of 12 or more participants are from same agency or area, providing proper moving water conditions available, course can be taught at your location.

Two Day Course Includes: (16 hours)

($250 per person- 50 mile radius*

$300 per person beyond 50 mile radius*)

*Northern VA area

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Pool Swimming Session

• Masks, fins, and snorkel usage

• Demonstrate rescuer proficiency in water

• Victim rescue techniques

Open Water Rescue Swimmer Training

• Open water single and buddy swims

• Swimming navigation and searches

• Victim retrieval  

 

Prerequisites:

Must be able to complete 25 meter underwater swim followed immediately by 100 meter swim. 100 meter swim must be completed using the freestyle or American crawl stroke only. 

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Equipment Needed:

• Rescue Swimmer PFD, mask, fins, and snorkel

• If individual or agency does not have listed equipment, PFD Warrior can provide on a limited basis

 

*Maximum of 15 participants