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  • Home
  • Rentals & Shuttles
  • Activities
    • Whitewater Rafting Six Rivers in Colorado
    • Custom ‘Gold Medal’ Fishing Trips
    • Certified Swiftwater Rescue Courses
    • Whitewater Paddle School Est. 1979
    • Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley Multi-Sport Activities
    • Specialty Rafting Trips
    • Dvorak Expeditions Six Rivers & Adventure Activities
  • Groups
    • Corporate and Group Adventures
    • Youth Groups and Scout Trips
    • Family Rafting
  • About
    • The Dvorak’s Story
  • DVK Jobs
  • Trip Planning
    • FAQ
    • Prepare For Your Trip
    • Helpful Links
    • Trout Fishing Report for Colorado’s Rivers
    • Purchase Arkansas River Trip Photos
  • More
    • Contact Us
    • White-water Blogged!
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Certified Swiftwater & Rope Rescue Courses in Colorado

For Employment Opportunities: DVK Professional Raft Guide Training Courses

These rescue and rope courses are for boaters/paddlers from novice to experienced river guides and NFPA professional fire and agencies associated with rescue. The courses; instructional rescue and boating clinics are suitable for first-time and recertification personnel to expand their whitewater skills. Learn basic fundamentals and take on progressively greater challenges to achieve your goals through our professional, personalized instruction. Certified by Rescue 3 and Sierra Rescue International organizations.

  • Arkansas River, Colorado River, Dolores River
    Raft Guide Training (Not for Employment)
    Dvorak Expeditions (DVK) has an internationally recognized 14- day raft guide training program to help you learn the technical skills, strokes, and maneuvers needed to become a proficient whitewater rafting guide.

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  • Arkansas River, Colorado River, Dolores River
    Raft Guide Training Professional (For Employment)
    Dvorak Expeditions offers a renowned 14-day program to build the technical skills and techniques needed to become a skilled whitewater rafting guide.

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  • Arkansas River
    River Rescue Course
    A DYNAMIC water rescue course specifically written and designed for river guides, private boaters, kayakers, pack rafters and other river users! Basic river skills are a prerequisite!

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  • Arkansas River
    River Rescue Course Pro
    A DYNAMIC water rescue course specifically written and designed for river guides, private boaters, kayakers, pack rafters and other river users! Basic river skills are a prerequisite!

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  • Arkansas River
    Swiftwater Rescue Technician – Advanced Course (SRT-A)
    This internationally recognized water rescue certification, designed by and for professional boaters, is a fast-paced, scenario-based course focused on making smart decisions during river rescues.

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  • Arkansas River
    Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course
    This Rescue 3 International Course is approximately 24-30 hours total with 8-10 hours of classroom and approximately 16-20 hours in the field. It is suggested that the class be held over 3 days, but it can be adjusted to fit shifts and other schedules.

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  • Arkansas River
    Technical Rope Rescue Course
    This course blends cutting-edge rope rescue techniques and global research, using hands-on learning to build the skills needed for safe rescues—from over-the-bank scenarios to vertical cliff and structure rescues.

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