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Swiftwater Rescue Training, First Responder, Whitewater Paddlers, Technical Ropes
  • First Responder
    • Swiftwater Rescue
      • Awareness
      • Operations
      • Technician (SRT)
      • Advanced (SRTA)
    • Technical Ropes (TRR)
    • Boat Operations
    • PWC/RWC Operations
  • Whitewater Paddler
    • ACA 2 Day Rescue Class (Level 4)
    • ACA 2 Day Advanced Rescue
    • Rescue 3 River Rescue Certification (RRC)
    • Rescue 3 River Rescue Certification Pro (RRCP)
    • ACA Instructor Trainer Educator
  • Event Safety
  • Customized Courses
  • First Responder
  • For the Paddler
  • Event Safety
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  • ACA Instructor Trainer Educator
    The path is long and it is not easy but if you are interested Mather Rescue can provide the training needed to become a Swiftwater Rescue Instructor as well as an Instructor Trainer. Unlike other disciplines it is uncommon and difficult to dedicate enough time to practicing rescue to the point of being proficient enough to teach it. The process involves participating in multiple classes and acquiring many river miles. Then when a candidate feels they possess the paddling skills, technical knowledge, rescue ability, teaching ability, group management and interpersonal skills necessary they can move on to the evaluation process. The evaluation process consists of 2 steps. First is an Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) which is more about how to teach the subject than the technical information that is expected to be passed on and generally lasts 3 days. Second is the Instructor Certification Exam (ICE). The ICE is usually 3 days as well and is set up in a format where the candidate teaches various topics to their peers to demonstrate their personal knowledge of the material as well as their ability to teach it. For more detail on what is required to be an instructor please visit the ACA website for instructor criteria or contact Mather Rescue at mike@matherrrescue.com.

 

            
  • “Mr. Mather was able to customize some of the scenarios so they were more relevant to military situations and communication processes, while still meeting NFPA standards. “

    Andrew S. Reisenweber, Lt Col, USAF Deputy Commander
  • “Mike Mather may well be the best river rescue instructor I’ve ever seen”

    Charlie Walbridge
  • “Mather Rescue is a clever name puts you in touch with one of the most “in tune” Rescue Skills trainer in the country. There are few individuals that are able to put the whole package together as well as Mike. My numerous experiences with Mike and Mather Rescue have always set one of the highest bars I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know. He is able to creativity put safety, the people and the daily important knowledge together for the enjoyment and safety for all.”

    Bruce Smith, Founder and developer of On Rope1, Inc. and co-author of On Rope
Links
American Canoe Association
American Whitewater
C4 Waterman StandUp
Charlie Walbridge
NRS
Northeast PA Kayak School
Whitewater Rescue
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