Whitewater Rescue Technician 2 (WRT2)
2 course days

This two-day course builds on the skills learned in either SRT1 or WRT. The WRT2 course concentrates on further developing advanced water skills, including: managing the rescue scene, litter management, and the utilization of teams. There is also a mock night rescue scenario.

Whitewater Recue Technician 2 (WRT2) Equipment requirements:

• full wetsuit or drysuit
• lightweight water or kayak helmet
  
• USCG Type III or V approved lifejacket/PFD
  
• hiking or work boots
  
• leather gloves
  
• waterproof flashlight or headlamp
  
• whistle

Prerequisites:

• 18 years of age or older
  
• adequate health insurance coverage
  
• basic swimming ability
  
• being in good physical condition
  
• completion of SRT1 within the previous 3 years
  
• if working toward meeting the requirements for the NFPA 1670 Standard for the areas of water and rope a certificate from a recognized technical rope rescue program

Water Rescue Courses are offered under Rescue 3 International curriculum