Urban Search and Rescue Boat Operator- Computer Based Training

The purpose of this Computer-BasednTraining (CBT) is to provide standardized terminology and provide students thenknowledge they need as US&R Boat Operators prior to attending anynInstructor-Led Training. The course provides students with standardizednterminology and information that align with the operation of US&R Jon Boatsnand Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB). Prerequisites: Prior to taking this US&RnBoat Operator CBT, students must complete an NFPA 1006 Swiftwater Technicianncourse. This course content was designed with the understanding that studentsncompleting the CBT will have already learned common water rescue terminologynand already have an understanding of swiftwater rescues. This course builds onnthat knowledge and focuses on terminology and knowledge for utilizing boats tonconduct water rescue operations. US&R Task Force Safety Officers arenrecommended to review the curriculum, so they understand the terminology andnstandardized knowledge that US&R Boat Operators are being taught in thisncourse. This CBT also serves as an excellent refresher swiftwater rescue teamnmembers are deployed and staged awaiting assignment to perform swiftwaternrescue operations.