Water Training Resources

10/06/2026

Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course Complete

Heavy rain and rising rivers were no match for this group of motivated rescuers.

Over the course of the program, students worked through challenging, real-world swiftwater rescue evolutions in dynamic conditions—building the skills, confidence, and decision-making needed to operate safely and effectively when conditions are at their worst.

This class brought together firefighters and rescuers representing Hartford, West Hartford, New Haven, Thompsonville, Norwich, Woodstock, Milford, New Canaan, Wilton, Cranston, and Belmont.

The weather couldn’t have provided a better training environment. High water, strong currents, and changing conditions reinforced exactly why realistic, hands-on training matters.

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10/06/2026

09/01/2026

Big swims. Standing waves. Pouring rain.

Sometimes the worst weather makes for the best training days.

Working baited-swim techniques with Capital City Fire/Rescue—building confidence, timing, and the ability to operate effectively in powerful moving water.

Real water. Real conditions. Real training.

08/23/2026

Our instructor team powered through six days of Swiftwater Rescue Technician training with Capital City Fire Rescue in Juneau, Alaska.

36-degree glacial rivers. Remote wilderness. Rapid river rise. None of it fazed this solid group of Alaskans.

We’re incredibly fortunate for the relationship we’ve built with CCFR, but even more grateful for the friendships that have grown over the last two seasons.

Six hard days. One incredible crew. And plenty more ahead.

Alaska, we’re just getting started.

07/31/2026

07/23/2026

When the rivers are low, other work finds us.

July has been spent partnering with Connecticut Department of Transportation and Rhode Island Department of Transportation supervisory personnel to strengthen water safety in the transportation work environment. Together, we’ve taken a deep dive into OSHA requirements and, more importantly, how to translate those regulations into practical, field-ready procedures that protect crews working in and around moving water.

Compliance is only the starting point. Our goal is ensuring every worker goes home safely by building training that is realistic, operationally focused, and tailored to the hazards they face every day.

07/21/2026

You’re invited to a hands-on demonstration of AquaEye Pro. Join Water Training Resources for a live demonstration of the latest underwater search technology. Our team will showcase AquaEye Pro’s capabilities in Newtown, CT on August 10, beginning with a brief classroom overview followed by an in-water operational demonstration.

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07/18/2026

Great day on the water with CT Region 5 Departments! Thanks to Pleasant Valley Vol. Fire Department for hosting!

07/17/2026

By the time rescuers entered the moving water during the training exercise, much of the day’s important work had already happened.

07/17/2026

Swiftwater Rescue Technician / Vehicle Rescue is coming to Central & Western Connecticut!

Prepare for the realities of flood and moving water emergencies with four days of intensive, hands-on training designed for emergency responders.

✅ NFPA 1670 & FEMA 509 compliant
✅ Realistic, scenario-based river training
✅ Vehicle rescue in moving water
✅ Experienced instructor cadre

📅 September 28 – October 1, 2026

Whether you’re establishing a new water rescue capability or strengthening an existing team, this course delivers the technical skills and operational decision-making needed for real-world incidents.

⚠️ Enrollment is limited to ensure maximum hands-on training.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and reserve your spot today.