The Treasure Lake Fire Dept. Will be hosting a Water Rescue and Emergency Response Class on June 14th and 15th from 18:00 to 22:00 hrs and on June 19th from 08:00 to 16:00. This 16 hour course includes many valuable swiftwater rescue techniques. The course provides the base on which all other PA Fish & Boat Commission courses are built.
Using both classroom and practical hands-on training, Water Rescue & Emergency response covers planning, medical considerations, rescue equipment, self rescue and shore-based rescue techniques. This course meets or exceeds NFPA 1670 operator guidelines.
Treasure Lake Fire Dept. will also be holding an Emergency Boat Operation & Rescue Class on July 24th and 25th from 08:00 to 16:00 both days.
This 16 hour course is a must have for any rescue unit involved in on-the-water operations. Emergency Boat Operation & Rescue includes both classroom and practical hands-on training in boat selection, recommended equipment, moving-water tactics, and boat-rescue techniques. This course meets NFPA 1670 technician level guidelines.
Pre-requisites are Water Rescue & Emergency Response, and Boating Safety Education Certificate.
Instructor for both classes will be John Erich.
For any additional information or to register for either class contact Jerry Pollock at (814) 590-9583 or via email at jpollock@clearfield911.com
