Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional (WRT-Pro) Certification by Rescue 3 International and Hosted by JUMP! Academy
When a rapid flips a raft or a river current traps a swimmer, every second counts. Are you equipped to make split-second, life-saving decisions when moving water becomes unpredictable?
This intensive three-day certification course bridges the gap between basic water safety and professional whitewater rescue operations. Certified by the globally recognized Rescue 3 International, this program is designed specifically for river guides, outdoor educators, and emergency personnel who operate in dynamic, moving water environments.
Participants will dive deep into whitewater swimming, technical rope extraction systems, hazard mitigation, and team rescue protocols under real river conditions. This course moves beyond theoretical safety, using immersive, hands-on simulations and scenario-based drills to build the muscle memory and confidence required to manage crises in whitewater. Whether you are fulfilling a mandatory professional requirement or looking to elevate your team’s river safety standards, this course transforms hesitation into decisive, coordinated action.
Here’s How You Will Benefit
By the end of this masterclass, you will:
- Obtain an internationally recognized Rescue 3 Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional (WRT-Pro) Certification (valid for 3 years)
- Master technical whitetwater rescue techniques, including shallow water crossings, live-bait swimmer rescues, and mechanical advantage rope systems
- Gain practical experience in hazard identification and risk management, learning how to read complex moving water, avoid foot entrapments, and navigate dangerous river features
- Develop critical decision-making and incident management skills to effectively lead, coordinate, and communicate during high-stress river emergencies
- Meet the benchmark whitewater safety qualifications required to guide, instruct, and lead professional water-based outdoor programs
- Receive comprehensive Rescue 3 field reference materials and digital access to stay sharp on whitewater rescue protocols beyond the course
Date
September 12-14, 2026
Venue
TBD (Nakhon Nayok, near Khao Yai National Park)
Costs
17,325 THB / 525 USD Approximately
Who should attend
- Technical Activity Instructor, Outdoor Educators & Trip Leaders
- Professional River Guides & Instructors
- First Responders & Rescue Personnel
- Field Researchers & Environmental Professionals
SUBJECT EXPERT & MASTER FACILITATOR
Aaron Kent
Owner of Southwest Rescue & Regional Director of Rescue 3 International
Aaron Kent is the Owner and Lead Instructor of Southwest Rescue and the Regional Director for Rescue 3 International (Southwest Region), bringing deep expertise in swiftwater, rope, and technical rescue instruction. A former Firefighter/EMT and active member of La Plata County Search and Rescue, Aaron holds a Master’s Degree in Outdoor/Adventure Education with a focus on risk management and serves as an Instructor Trainer for both Rescue 3 International and the Wilderness Medical Training Center (WMTC). His extensive field experience spans disaster relief operations, including responses to major hurricanes, earthquakes, and typhoons worldwide as well as academic lecturing and a passionate background as an avid whitewater athlete and backcountry adventurer.