Swiftwater Rescue Technician Training for City & Borough of Juneau, (CBJ or City) Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR) Water Special Teams Personnel

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is seeking proposals from highly qualified contractors to provide Swiftwater Rescue Technician Training for the CBJ Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR) Department, Water Special Teams Personnel. The training must be provided in-person for approximately twelve members of CCFR, split into two groups of six people each. The training will consist of three days for each group and should run back-to-back sessions. The contractor must have professional level experience in training personnel for swiftwater and flood environments. The training must meet or exceed the standards of NFPA 2500, NFPA 1006, and FEMA 509 Swiftwater/Flood SAR Technician. Some key aspects of the training include: • Hydrology & Hazards: Understanding river features, low-head dams, and risk assessment in moving water environments. • Rescue Techniques: In-water contact rescues, live bait rescues, and rope-based rescue systems. • Safety & PPE: Mandatory use of specialized personal protective equipment (PFD, helmet, drysuit) and self-rescue skills. • Operational Planning: Implementing incident action plans and managing search/rescue operations. The contractor will be required to provide student training packets, skills checklists, and any specialty rescue gear needed for training. The contractor will also be required to provide certificates of completion stating that the training is compliant with the stated applicable standard.