Rescue Extrication Delivery Specialists 
Our water rescue classes teach swiftwater operations and technician, and surf rescue. These classes meet and exceed NFPA 1670. We also teach the North Carolina Surface Water Rescue Technician certification through the community colleges.
This program follows the NC DOI outline for Surface Water Rescue Technician. Students must be able to successfully pass a swim test, and should be in good physical condition. The class covers swiftwater mechanics and hazards, rescue techniques, boat operations, and rope rescue as related to water operations. Students will be required to successfully complete the practical skills and pass a written exam to be NC certified.
This class follows the NFPA 1670 guidelines and covers swiftwater hydrology, hazards, reading the "river", lifeguard skills, strong swimmer skills, throw and reach rescue techniques, boat operations and rescue, swim rescue techniques, and highline rescue techniques. Students taking this class should be good swimmers, in good physical condition, and have a good basic knowledge of rope rescue. The class requires successfully completing practical skills as well as a written exam.
This class teaches water rescue in coastal type environments. The class puts emphasis on boat handling and boat rescue, but also covers strong swimmer rescue. Students should be good swimmers and in good physical condition.
The Team offers water rescue and medical stand by coverage for special events, especially those involving swimming, canoeing, kayaking and other strenuous sports and events. Call us for information.
Serving the Citizens of North Carolina - Rescue Extrication Delivery Specialists; - P.O. Box 483, Garner, NC 27529 - (919) 772-0483
