2023 WRER Water Conference

725 South 22nd Street,Harrisburg PA 17104

21 April, 2023

Description

----------FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST---------- 5:00 pm: Check-In @ River Rescue Facility 5:30 pm: Welcome to the Workshop / Course Paperwork 6:00 pm: UNIT I - PLANNING ----------SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND----- 7:00 am: Coffee/Donuts - River Rescue Facility 8:00 am: UNIT II – MOVING WATER DYNAMICS 9:00 am: UNIT III – PERSONAL EQUIPMENT 10:00 am: Break 10:15 am: UNIT IV – RESCUE TACTICS & TECHNIQUES 11:15 am: UNIT V – MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS 12:15 pm: Lunch (included in registration fee) 1:00 pm: Land-based skills practice 2:00 pm: Travel to pool 3:00 pm: Pool skills practice 6:00 pm: Class adjourned ----------SUNDAY, April 23rd---------- 8:00 am: Coffee/Donuts - River Rescue Facility 8:30 am: Safety brief 9:00 am: Travel to Dock Street Dam / In-Water Practical TBD: Travel Back to River Rescue Facility TBD: Lunch (included in registration fee) / Course Summary and Feedback TBD: WRER - Written Examination * * * * End of Water Conference * * * * WHERE: HARRISBURG RIVER RESCUE HEADQUARTERS 725 S. 22nd Street, Harrisburg, PA Non-Registered Personnel will not be allowed to attend. Minimum age required is 18. The workshop includes hands-on experiences and YOU ARE REQUIRED to bring: https://therapist.talkspace.com/login 1.) swimming suit 2.) personal flotation device (PFD) 3.) drysuit, hard-soled water shoes, hood, gloves, water rescue helmet 4.) clothing to get wet (pants, long-sleeved shirt, and old sneakers are best) NO Ice Rescue Suits Allowed A limited supply of equipment will be available for those that don’t have their own, a rental fee will be assessed. Arrangements must be made in advance to confirm availability. In-water participation and basic swimming skills are essential for your successful completion of this course. In fact, your written examination score and water safety and rescue skills must meet a specific level of competency before a certificate is awarded. This course is certified through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Course co-sponsored by HACC; dual certifications will be issued. REGISTRATION $200.00 PER PERSON REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 14TH, 2023 Everyone must complete an application, PAYMENT IN FULL required with application. No purchase orders accepted (without prior approval). NO REFUNDS AFTER DEADLINE.