Welcome to
Scenic Rivers Swift Water Rescue Training!
Get hands-on experience in planning and performing swift water rescues with our certified instructors on the Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers in Tennessee
2025 Class Schedule will be posted by March 2025
Due to water release, classes will be held from May through October.
Skill Up with Scenic Rivers Swift Water Rescue 👋
Whether your work requires swift water rescue certification or you want to prepare yourself for the next unexpected emergency, our swiftwater rescue training operations courses will leave you feeling knowledgeable and confident the next time disaster strikes.
Through classroom, land-based, and water-based instruction, we train everyone from firefighters, first responders, police, and park rangers to raft guides, private kayak and canoe paddlers, and recreational whitewater enthusiasts across the Southeast.
Why Our Students Choose Us
Highly-Qualified Instructors
Cost-effective training
We put safety first
Simple steps for efficient learning
Testimonials
"Scenic Rivers Water Rescue made me feel confident about my ability to respond to swift water rescues in the service area of the volunteer fire department I am a member of."
Gabrielle Reed
"A few weeks after my team and I returned from your course, our area experienced a devastating flood. The skills your instructors taught us helped us recover people and their precious belongings."
Jamie Denson
"Thank you for pushing me outside of my comfort zone Scenic Rivers Water Rescue! The swift water rescue ops course was invaluable to me as a first responder."
Bryan Lemonds
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