Frequently Asked Questions
Are swiftwater courses from other training providers equivalent to the ones you offer?
The following is a list of courses that we consider close enough to our SRT 1 course in terms of content and rigor that holders of these certifications qualify as SRT 1 “re-certifications” and are eligible for a 25% discount. Certifications must have been issued within the last four years. If the certification is older, or proof of certification is not available, students must register as “new certifications” again, and pay the full fee.
Equivalent for purposes of re-certification:
- Rescue Canada’s “SFR-T-SAR R1”
- Rescue Canada’s “ORS-T”
- Rescue Canada’s “SFR-T-Fire/Rescue R1”
- Rescue Canada’s “Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT) R1”
- Rescue Canada’s “SRT-III” (an older system of course names)
- Dive Rescue’s Swiftwater Rescue II
NOT equivalent (you must register as a “new certification” with us):
- Rescue Canada’s SRT-1 and SRT II courses (despite the similar names, these courses are a lower level of certification)
- Dive Rescue’s Swiftwater Rescue 1 (again, a lower level of certification)
- “Technician” level courses by Royal Lifesaving Society
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
