SWBA Specialist / Instructor Course

According to the NFPA, a firefighter is four times more likely to lose their life in a water rescue than in structural firefighting.

Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus (SWBA®) are adapted Compressed Air Emergency Breathing Systems, for use in flood and swiftwater environments as surface-level respiratory protection to prevent asphyxiation from water. generally on-demand to undertake short critical tasks such as swimming through dangerous water or improve survival if trapped. This revolutionary cutting-edge program is being delivered in Australia for the first time. We are the exclusive global training agency for type-approved SWBA for HEED3 and Tiger Performance.

Instructor Course (2 days): For those seeking to become a certified SWBA® Instructor, a two day course is required. You will teach new students on the second day under supervision. See event FAQ for pre-requisites. Subject to new products being developed being available, participants of this course will see an advanced viewing of new SWBA technology soon to be released onto the market. Instructors will need to ensure they each have at least two students signed up for the specialist course as below.

Specialist Course (3 hours): For those seeking practical certification in SWBA® being delivered on the second day (either morning or afternoon - to be advised) by instructor candidates under the supervision of an instructor trainer. Students must hold swiftwater technician and recreational diver certification. A short 90 minute online learning module is included.

The above two course options are available as different tickets when you check-out.

Certificate, patch and SWBA mounting system (pouch only) is provided to participants who successfully complete their respective course level requirements.

Learn more about the history of SWBA at Public Safety Institute's webpage.

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