Water Rescue & Emergency Response – NFPA 1670 Operations Level (WRER) - Spring PSTC 2027


ID : 20800   

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Course Goal: The program goals are to: Familiarize the rescuer with the proper procedures used in basic water safety and safe boat handling, Have the rescuer demonstrate a proficiency in water rescue relative to individual capabilities, Provide the rescuer with competency in dealing with on-the-water emergencies. Description of Course: Planning for water emergencies, dynamics of moving water, medical conditions, personal safety & fundamental rescue techniques (self & shore based) Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course and Able to swim and meet PFBC Swim Standard Guidelines for curriculum. Student Equipment & Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, notebook, USCG approved personal flotation device (PFD), properly outfitted water rescue helmet, & proper PPE. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 16, CEUs = 1.6

Class Details

2 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Sun.  
  Weekly - Sun.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  Westmoreland-Youngwood Campus-SAC
  Offsite Location.

Instructor : PSTC Instructor 

CEUs : 1.6

 

Notice

Please read:  Location: PSTC Offsite at Youngwood Main Campus - Student Achievement Center (SAC)
  • Starts:  Sunday, April 25 at 8 a.m.
  • Run:  Sunday, April 25 & May 2 , 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, May 2 morning will be the pool session at Mon-Valley YMCA, then to a designated water rescue area based on water levels in the area.
Prerequisites: 18+, Able to swim and meet PFBC Swim Standard Guidelines for curriculum. Requirements:  Student is responsible for proper PPE. The course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 16, CEUs =1.6. Min/Max for class: 6 / 12. Tuition / Material Fee:  $130.00 & $50.00

 

Tuition:  $180.00


Registration Closes On
Sunday, April 25, 2027 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
4/25/2027 - 4/25/2027 Weekly - Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Youngwood, Westmoreland-Youngwood Campus-SAC  Map PSTC Instructor  ClassRoom
5/2/2027 - 5/2/2027 Weekly - Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Offsite, Offsite Location  Map PSTC Instructor  Skills

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