PRO-I Swiftwater | Marblemount, WA May 3 – 4, 2025
COURSE DETAILS
This is a private course that is not open to public registration at this time.
Join our Swiftwater Rescue Course for hands-on PRO-level training. This course is for those who need certification for employment, such as professional guides. Additionally, it’s open to recreational river users who wish to train at a faster pace, designed for the PRO track. You must already have intermediate to advanced skills in river flow mechanics, swimming, and terminology. If you don’t have prior swiftwater training, consider the REC-I course, which is better suited for beginners. We will conduct a practical exam on day one, and students must demonstrate proficiency to continue. Learn more about our Swiftwater Rescue Course and the certification requirements for raft guides and outdoor professionals.
COURSE DETAILS
WHO THIS IS FOR: Professionals or those wishing to engage in the PRO track; Eg, Commercial river guides, SAR members, technical rescue team members, or others wanting to pursue the Professional track.
ONLINE COMPONENT: Yes – Required
NFPA 1006 & 1670 COMPLIANT: No
COURSE FORMAT: 2 day PRO-I course with 2 hours of online training prior to start date. 8 hours each day of in-field training. Total class length: 18hrs.
WHEN: May 3 – 4, 2025
WHERE: Marblemount, WA
FIELD SITE: Skagit and/or Sauk River(s)
INSTRUCTOR: Luke Baugh
PREREQUISITES:
1. Proficient swimmer
2. Physically capable
3. Desire to learn
4. Pass online training with a minimum 80%
5. All of the necessary PPE
6. Meet all Essential Eligibility Criteria
GEAR FOR THIS COURSE:
The welcome packet details the gear you will need for this course. As an SSI student, you get access to student pricing in the SSI Gear Shop! Once you register you’ll have access to the shop through your SSI account.
ABOUT THIS COURSE:
The PRO-I Swiftwater Rescue Course is designed for those requiring certification for employment, such as professional river guides. This course teaches rescue techniques, focusing on limited resources in various river settings. It meets the needs of professional river guides, USFS, NPS, Search and Rescue teams, field biologists, and BLM employees. Additionally, the course is open to recreational river users wishing to train on the PRO track and gain access to the PRO-II course, not available through the REC track.
The PRO-I Swiftwater Rescue Course focuses on personal safety, decision-making, risk management, and problem-solving in a team environment with limited resources and communication with outside parties. This course is tailored for varying skill levels. Whether you’re a professional guide or a seasonal contractor, you’ll benefit from the rescue techniques and concepts covered in this course. Self-rescue, hazard recognition, and avoidance are key components of this swiftwater course.