Swiftwater Rescue Operations
May 26th, 28th, and 30th, 2026
Hosted by the Denville Fire Department, NJ
Maximum Students: 26
Cut Off Date: May 21st
Price: $385 per student

Join RPI for our Swiftwater Rescue Operations open enrollment program that will meet technical rescue qualifications for NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670. Students must be 18 years of age to participate. Pre-registration is required, and all students will receive certificates following successful completion of the program.

This is Part 2 of a 4-part program. Students must provide their own PPE, including a dry suit, Class 5 PFD with tether, water rescue helmet, water boots, water gloves, water knife, and whistle. Students must also have a Swift water Awareness Certificate as a prerequisite.
Checks, cash, and purchase orders are accepted.

Schedule:
Tuesday, May 26th: Check-in at 6:15 PM, lecture at the firehouse, and swim test at 8:00 PM at the YMCA pool
Thursday, May 28th: Lecture at 6:30 PM at the firehouse, followed by gear and equipment review and operations skills at 9:00 PM
Saturday, May 30th: 8:30 AM in-water operations level skills at Scudders Falls in Ewing, NJ