FST 113 - Rescue Boat Operations

Credits: 0.75

Prerequisite: Prior to enrolling in this course, students must demonstrate:

Basic swimming ability
Skill in performing vertical rescue
Skill in water crossing techniques
Proficiency in rescue simulations

Description: This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency responder to conduct rescue operations using a motorized watercraft in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include PPE; hydrology; incident management; self-rescue and survival swimming skills; communication; navigation; assembling and configuring watercraft; maintenance; trailering; hazard mitigation; launching, docking, operating, anchoring, and recovering watercraft; victim search and rescue; crew overboard events; and towing. This course incorporates awareness, operations, and technician training based on NFPA 1006 (2021). This course may be offered as Pass/No Pass. This course may be offered as Pass/No Pass.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate strong working knowledge of rescue boat operations in both static and dynamic water.
Students will demonstrate working knowledge of codes and regulations that impact rescue boat operations.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 32
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 0.44
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 1.33