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RESCUE 3 NORGE: RESCUE 3 COURSES
Rescue 3 International was established in 1979 in the US, and is recognized as the leader in water rescue training around the world. Represented in over 40 countries, they are an organization focused on providing practical, real world experience.
Rescue 3 Norge are the leading provider of whitewater rescue training in Scandinavia. We have been agents for Rescue 3 International since 1993 and we are also part of Rescue 3 Europe.
  
We offer 4 different safety and river rescue courses, SFR, WRT, SRT and SRTA. Open courses are held at Sjoa Kajakksenter, but more often we run closed courses for groups in other parts of the country.
A minimum of 6 students are required and the certification is valid for 3 years. Re-certification can be done with Rescue 3 International all over the world.
Our Rescue 3 instructor, Jan Aa Gjeterud, is educated through Rescue 3 International in the US. He is an IT and head instructor in Scandinavia. Jan also works for the police in Norway as a search and rescue consultant.
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Swiftwater rescue is a field influenced by constant development, there is no given answer.
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SFR - SWIFTWATER FIRST RESPONDER (8 hours)
This one day course is an introduction and aimed at beginners. We emphasize on the basic elements of river rescue. Hydrology/hydrodynamics, self rescue, throw bag practice, knots and equipment.
Bring: Full gear for use in river, warm clothing, pen & paper, food & drink.
Date: On inquiry.
Price: 1200,- (600,- re-certification)
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WRT - WHITEWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN (24 hours)
This 3 day course is for the professional river people, rafting guides, kayakers and others with river experience. Focus is on fast, improvised rescue techniques, with a minimum of equipment. This demands communication and team work among students.
Bring: Full gear for use in river, warm clothing, pen & paper, food & drink.
Price: 2900,- (1450,- re-certification)
Dates 2010:
8-10/6: Open course for rafting guides and experienced kayakers. The course takes place in Sjoa.
30.7-1.8: Closed course for KVS-Lyngdal.
6-8/8: Open course for kayakers and rafting guides. The course takes place in Sjoa.
More course dates will be posted.
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SRT- SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN (36 hours)
This 4 day course is amied at the professionals and others with little or no river experience. The adittional day gives room to focus on risk assessment, swimming techniques and how to read the river.
Focus is on fast, improvised rescue techniques, with a minimum of equipment. This demands communication and team work among students.
Bring: Full river gear, warm clothing, pen & paper, food & drink.
Price: 4600,- (2300,- re-certification)
Dates 2010:
18-21/5: Closed course for Bergen Brannvesen.
1-4/7: Closed course for Norges Røde Kors.
22-25/7: Open course for everybody. The course takes place in Sjoa.
19-22/8: Closed course for Norges Røde Kors.
9-12/9: Closed course for Norges Røde Kors.
23-26/9: Closed course for Høgskolen i Telemark.
More course dates will be posted.
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SRTA - SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN ADVANCED (26 hours)
This 3 day course is based on skills obtained in WRT/SRT Unit 1, where two night scenarios are the "highlights". The course aims at leaders, groups and organisations, and focuses on a larger scale, time consuming search and rescue operations. This requires good organisation, communication and team work.
Bring: Same as for SRT/WRT, plus whistle, flash/head light, climbing harness.
Price: 3500,- (1450,- re-certification)
Dates 2010:
23-25/6: Closed course for Troll Aktiv, Evje.
13-15/8: Open course. The course takes place in Sjoa.
You need a valid WRT/SRT certification to attend this course.
More course dates will be posted.
For contact click here
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