Water Survival Training (back..)
This course is designed for officers operating in vessels, pier side, over water, or near water who want to learn or reinforce their basic water survival skills. Also, the course includes familiarization with the smaller rescue items that are available to police and fire such as the rescue disc, throw bag, and the CO2 inflatable preserver.
- Location:
- SSNW Training Facility & Port Townsend Pool
- Duration:
- 10 hours
- Cost:
- Is based on a per-student rate with a minimum of ten students, and a maximum of twenty.
- Pre-Requisites:
- The prospective student will be currently assigned as a law enforcement officer, security protection specialist, or on active duty in the military. The student's parent agency must provide certification of current employment on the registration form.
- Required Equipment:
- BDU's, swimsuits, boots. SSNW will provide equipment for pool training.
- Course Overview:
- The course covers the following topics:
- Drowning Recognition;
- Overview of Hypothermia;
- Swimming Techniques;
- Escapes;
- Treading Water;
- Rescue Methods and Devices;
- Water Entry Techniques;
- Ditching and Donning of Gear and Equipment.
Reasons to train at SSNW
Unique Training Facilities
In addition to training SSNW staff, SSNW has been host to training and weapons certification for Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement. (Please see attached Map for location of our facilities)
- Remote strategic location ensures privacy
- 3000 acres of multi-use training facility
- Terrain from sea level to 2000 ft.
- Rifle and handgun firing ranges/ crew weapons training
- Pier side training
- Helicopter Landing Zones (LZs)
- Explosives range
How can SSNW help you?
Please don't hesitate to contact us so we can discuss your needs, and how Security Services NW can help!