RIVERSPORT and Oklahoma State University are excited to present the 2022 RIVERSPORT Swiftwater Conference at RIVERSPORT Rapids in Oklahoma City. Learn best practices in the classroom from OSU’s nationally recognized fire rescue program, then put them into action on RIVERSPORT’s $45M whitewater rapids facility in this action-packed three-day conference. Curriculum highlights are included below.

Individuals who complete the course will receive Swiftwater Awareness & Operations Certification or Swiftwater Technician Refresher Certification.

This program is designed for both novice and experienced First Responders from fire departments, law enforcement, EMS, US&R and military personnel – anyone charged with responding to flood and swiftwater incidents

Once the training’s done, the Games begin! The inaugural RIVERSPORT Swiftwater Championship Games presented by Red Bull take place Friday, September 2, and are open to first responders from across the nation. Your entry is included in the conference fee. Compete against the top swiftwater rescuers in America for individual and team prizes, plus the right to be name America’s best in this nationally televised event.