Swiftwater Safety Institute

Swiftwater Safety Institute A technical training provider for river rescue, flood response, and natural disaster preparedness.
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Hosting a number of highly-qualified professional instructors, the Swiftwater Safety Institute's (SSI) curriculum is disseminated throughout the western US, Alaska and Internationally. Taking a hands-on approach to our teaching methodology, SSI believes in safe, swift, low impact and highly practical rescue techniques. Having a highly refined custom curriculum allows SSI instructors the flexibilit

y to meet the needs of all skill levels in our dynamic teaching environments. SSI believes in taking a very non-linear approach to achieving our educational outcomes.

05/05/2026

Where agencies build real swiftwater competence. For SAR, fire, and rescue teams 🚨

The PRO-SAR Swiftwater course in Jackson, Wyoming (May 15–17) is built for responders who need real, NFPA-compliant training—not just theory.

This is technician-level training designed for agencies and professionals—and it fills fast!

⚠️ Limited-time: 20% off
Use code SwiftwaterRescue20 at checkout

đź“Ť Jackson, WY
📅 May 15–17
đź’Ą Register now

04/20/2026

Going on a river trip this summer? This one’s for you!

Your crew doesn’t need another strong paddler. They need someone who knows what to do when things go wrong.

REC-I Swiftwater Rescue is designed for recreational boaters who want to lead, communicate, and keep their group safe on the water. From reading water to managing real-time situations, this course builds the awareness and decision-making that actually matter.

Upcoming courses:
• Bangor, ME — April 25-26
• Glenwood Springs, CO - May 16
9 Bend, OR - May 23-24

Step into that role this season.
Save your spot → sign up at the link in bio!

04/15/2026

Training alongside women who show up ready to learn, lead, and push themselves—it changes everything.

We’re offering two Women’s Specific Swiftwater courses this May:

Steamboat Springs, CO | May 23–24:
REC-I — For those newer to the river or looking to build a strong foundation in safety, decision-making, and confidence on moving water.

Missoula, MT | May 16–17:
PRO-I — For women on the professional track—guides, SAR, and field-based roles—ready for advanced, scenario-based training.

No matter where you’re starting from, there’s a place for you here.

Join a strong crew this season → sign up at link in bio!

04/13/2026

May is stacked with PRO-I!

Alaska. Oregon. Wyoming. Idaho. Colorado.

Courses are lining up across some of the best rivers in the country—and they’re going to fill fast.

Upcoming PRO-I courses:

• May 9–10 — Hope, AK | Bend, OR | Jackson, WY | Banks, ID
• May 13–14 — Salmon, ID
• May 15–17 — Steamboat Springs, CO
• May 16–17 — Idaho Springs, CO
• May 24–25 — Riggins, ID | Glenwood Springs, CO

If you’re ready to move beyond the basics and build real, on-the-water rescue skills, this is your window. Spots are limited at every location—and the early May courses will go first.

Start planning now → sign up at the link in bio

04/08/2026

🚨 For SAR teams, fire, and rescue personnel 🚨

PRO-SAR Swiftwater
Jackson, WY
May 15–17

This NFPA Swiftwater Technician course is built for agency personnel and responders who need to operate confidently in moving water environments.

This is the standard.

Scenario-based training designed to prepare you for real incidents—where efficiency, communication, and decision-making matter.
âś” NFPA-compliant training
âś” Built for government rescue personnel
âś” High-level, hands-on scenarios

Space is limited to 16 students—and these courses typically fill quickly.

đź“Ť Jackson, WY
📅 May 15–17

If this training is on your radar, now is the time to commit.
Register now → link in bio

04/06/2026

Bangor, Maine — we’re coming your way!

REC-I Swiftwater Rescue
April 25–26

If you’re on the East Coast and have been thinking about getting into river safety or building your rescue skills, this is your chance to do it close to home.

Right now, this course is small—which means more hands-on time, more reps, and more direct instruction.
Don’t wait for someone else to sign up first. Be the reason it fills.

đź“Ť Bangor, ME
📅 April 25–26
Lock in your spot → link in bio

03/30/2026

🚨 Last call for Moab 🚨

Basic Packraft Course this weekend, April 4–5

If you’ve been wanting to learn—this is where you start.
We’ll cover everything from boat setup to paddle technique to self-rescue… then take it straight into the river. No experience needed. Just show up ready to learn!

đź“Ť Colorado River - Big Bend Campground
Limited spots left, grab one before they’re gone →link in bio!

*disclosure: footage shown is from a different river location. Conditions and scenery in Moab will vary*

03/30/2026

🚨 Last call for Moab 🚨

Basic Packraft Course THIS weekend, April 4–5!

If you’ve been wanting to learn—this is where you start.
We’ll cover everything from boat setup to paddle technique to self-rescue… then take it straight into the river. No experience needed. Just show up ready to learn.

đź“Ť Colorado River - Big Bend Campground

Limited spots left, grab one before they’re gone → link in bio

*Disclosure: Footage shown is from a different river location. Conditions and scenery in Moab will vary, but the experience is just as good*

02/17/2026

You don’t take PRO-II to review skills. You take it to be evaluated under pressure. PRO-II isn’t about comfort. It’s about clarity in consequence.

• Can you read complex water and make decisive calls?
• Can you manage a team when the margin for error is thin?
• Can you build systems that hold when conditions don’t?

This is where participation ends — and leadership begins.

Two days. Field-based. No classroom buffer. You’ll be assessed in real time on judgment, communication, and ex*****on.

If you’re guiding, if you’re leading rescue teams or if people rely on your decisions in high-risk environments, PRO-II is the next step.

📍 March 28–29 | Moab, UT
Spots are limited. Step forward!

02/12/2026

You took PRO-I. Now what?

PRO-II is not a refresher — its progression.
Two days. No classroom. Immediate practical evaluation.

This course is built for professionals operating in complex, high-consequence environments — guides, rescue personnel, and PRO-1 graduates ready to lead.

PRO-I built your foundation, PRO-II challenges you to step into leadership - not just participation.

🏜️March 28-29 | Moab, UT

Step into PRO-II. Spots are limited, register today!

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