Water Rescue & Emergency Response – NFPA 1670 Operations Level (WRER) - Spring PSTC 2026


ID : 19442   

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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 : 
  Public Safety Training Center
  Offsite Location.

Instructor : Multiple

CEUs : 1.6

 

Notice

Please read:  Location: Westmoreland-Public Safety Training Center (PSTC), 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA 15479 • Prerequisites: 18+ at start of class, Able to swim and meet PFBC Swim Standard Guidelines for curriculum. • Requirements: Student is responsible for proper PPE. • Starts: Sunday, April 26 at 8 a.m. • Run: Sunday, April 26 & May 3, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3 morning will be the pool session at Mon-Valley YMCA, then to at designated water rescue area based on water levels in the area. • Tuition / Material Fee: $100.00 & $50.00

Tuition: 

$170.00


Registration Closes On
Sunday, April 26, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
4/26/2026 - 4/26/2026 Weekly - Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Smithton, Public Safety Training Center  Map Duane Spencer  ClassRoom
5/3/2026 - 5/3/2026 Weekly - Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Offsite, Offsite Location  Map Robert Ruzewski  Skills