Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1 (SRT) – 11/14-16/25

TEXSAR Training -> Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1 (SRT) – 11/14-16/25

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Date/Time
Date(s): 11/14/2025 - 11/16/2025

Location
Landa Park
164 Landa Park Dr
New Braunfels, TX 78130

Instructor(s)
Shawn Hohnstreiter

Contact Email: shawn.hohnstreiter@texsar.org

SAVE THE DATE-Registration will open in August

Course Description:

TEXSAR is offering a Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1 course (SRT) for members needing initial certification in SRT, recertification for eligible, previously certified members, and those who are currently certified and wish to audit. The course is 27-hours over 2.5 days, including one night training. You must attend all segments to receive full certification.

This certification is required of all TEXSAR personnel for operations on or near the water (hot zone) (water rescue, shore support, rescue boat operations). SRT is a prerequisite for RBO (Rescue Boat Operator) which is required for boat operations. 

Selection for participation will be based on operational need and Tier status.

Prerequisites:

Must meet all requirements for SAR Responder for a minimum period of six months prior to the date of the class. Must be a member in good standing.

Tentative Schedule (subject to change):

  • Friday 6pm-11pm – Classroom session, no gear/PPE needed (New Braunfels – location TBA)
  • Saturday 8am-6pm & 8pm-midnight – New Braunfels – Landa Park, various locations on Comal River. You will be exhausted, and it is encouraged to stay locally to be ready the next morning.
  • Sunday 8am-4pm –New Braunfels – Landa Park, various locations on the Comal River 

Required PPE:

  • USCG Approved PFD Type V (Rescue with Tethered Swimmer belt)
  • Water or Vertical Rescue helmet (must have vent holes)
  • Hard sole, water boots or tennis shoes. NO open toes, open heels, open sides, open middle or sandals of any sort. Feet must be completely covered. The only opening should be the one your foot enters the shoe through.
  • Swimsuit appropriate for professional training in public
  • TEXSAR uniforms are approved if you have them, otherwise appropriate clothing for professional training in public 

Optional PPE:

  • Gloves
  • Throw Bag
  • Full wetsuit or drysuit depending on weather and how easily you get cold

Suggested Items:

  • Sunscreen
  • Water in plastic bottles

DO NOT BRING:

  • Glass or Styrofoam near the water.
  • Only recerts will be allowed to have lights or knives during class.

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Registration

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