| Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service is proud to host two Public Safety Rescue Swimmer courses this summer and fall, designed for firefighters, EMS providers, law enforcement officers, and other first responders.
This intensive 5-day, technician-level program provides realistic, hands-on training in:
🌊 Surf rescue
🪨 Rocky shoreline operations
🚤 Boat and shore-based deployments
🌊 Flood and moving water rescue
🏊 Rescue swimmer techniques
✅ NFPA-compliant water rescue training
Whether you're looking to build a new rescue capability for your agency or sharpen existing skills, this course will challenge you both physically and mentally while preparing you for some of the most demanding rescue environments.
📍 August 17–21 – Cape Elizabeth Fire/Rescue , ME (Portland Harbor)
📍 September 21–25 – Charlestown Rescue , RI (Ninigret Pond, Charlestown Breachway & Block Island Sound)
💲 Cost: $1,000 per student
Space is limited. Departments and individual responders are encouraged to register early.
📲 Register today: https://bit.ly/rescue-swimmer-2026
📧 Contact Chief Andrew Kettle at akettle@charlestownrescue.org
📞 (401) 364-3742 x22 |
Aug 13, 2026
