Life Jacket/Basic Water Rescue

This course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Tailored to meet specific needs, the training covers life jacket use, rescue techniques, and emergency response strategies to ensure safety in water environments.

• Explains the proper selection, fitting, inspection, and use of life jackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs) for a variety of water activities and emergency situations.
• Covers safe water rescue techniques including the use of throwing and reaching equipment, rescue knots, and methods used to assist victims while minimizing rescuer risk.
• Reviews entrapment rescue procedures and specialized techniques used to assist individuals trapped in water-related emergencies and hazardous aquatic environments.
• Explains how to recognize signs of distress and drowning behaviors while implementing effective emergency action plans and coordinated emergency response procedures.
• Covers self-rescue methods for cold water emergencies, including survival techniques, heat conservation practices, and understanding the physical effects of cold water immersion.
• Focuses on managing stress and pressure during water emergencies through situational awareness, emotional control, and decision-making strategies that improve emergency response effectiveness.

Certificate of Completion in Basic Water Rescue and Life Jacket Safety

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Life Jacket RegulationsOSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 (Personal Protective Equipment)American Red Cross Water Safety Guidelines

This course is ideal for individuals working in maritime, recreational water activities, or emergency response roles.Emphasis is placed on practical rescue techniques, safety protocols, and preparedness for aquatic emergencies.