![]() Serves as a task force leader for OK-TF 1. Currently a captain on Rescue 4 Tulsa fire department. Matt Bell Matt Bell 25 years in the fire service. Trever also teaches fire classes, technical rescue and hazardous materials classes at Pontotoc Technology Center in Ada, OK. He instructs for Oklahoma State University – Fire Service Training in Rope Rescue and Swiftwater Rescue. He is a technician in all rescue disciplines. He is assigned to Station 7, serving on both the Engine and Truck Company. Trever Merrell Trever Merrell is a Firefighter with Oklahoma City Fire Department. Mike excels at instruction in all technical rescue disciplines for Military, Rescue Professionals, Experienced Boaters and Novices alike. As a Rescue 3 International and American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer Educator he has taught technical rescue courses all over the US as well as Internationally in Swiftwater, Boat Operations, RWC/PWC, and Technical Rope. Mike is one of the more experience and entertaining rescue professionals in the industry. Mike Mather Mike Mather started Mather Rescue in 1991 having gained his Swiftwater rescue experience as a Class 5 International Whitewater and Rock-Climbing Guide. He has been a member of the task force since 2005 where he has served as a Rescue Specialist, Logistics Team Manager and Task Force Leader. Terry is also the Program Manager for OK-TF1. He has 28 years with the department and 22 years as part of the rescue program. Terry Sivadon Terry Sivadon is a Captain with the Tulsa Fire Department where he serves as the Rescue Coordinator. Prior to joining the Fire Service, Greg served on Active Duty as a UH-60 Pilot-in-Command, Unit Trainer and Aviation Safety Officer. Greg has instructed Fire Department, US&R, Law Enforcement, EMS and Military personnel throughout the United States in all rescue disciplines, specializing in Swiftwater Rescue & Rescue Boat Operations. ![]() He currently instructs for Oklahoma State University – Fire Service Training and Animal Search & Rescue Training. He has multiple national and in state US&R deployments, serving as Rescue Team Manager & Task Force Leader. He has served as Company Officer at the OKC FD technical rescue station. He is a Task Force Leader with OK-TF 1 Urban Search & Rescue Team. Register Now $599 per individual discounts for teamsīasic paddling & raft flips Throw bags & water entries Strainers then blowouts Wade crossings, foot entrapments & fire hose rescue Vehicle rescues Eddy swims & vector lowers Continuous loop MCP with raft & rescuer Live bait, swim line & across pendulum rescue Tension diagonal with rope curtain River crossing using tension diagonal Flatwater boat skills Swiftwater Conference Instructor Bios Greg Merrell Greg Merrell is a Battalion Chief with Oklahoma City Fire Department. Your conference registration includes entry into the RIVERSPORT Swiftwater Championship Games! We recommend staying in the adjacent Bricktown Entertainment District – hotel discounts available. Compete against the top swiftwater rescuers in America for individual and team prizes, plus the right to be name America’s best.īuilding a strong team is key, so throughout the conference we’ll be offering up cookouts, live music events and the chance to try out RIVERSPORT’s surfing, rafting, indoor snow skiing, and more. Your entry is included in the conference fee. ![]() Once the training’s done, the Games begin! The 2023 RIVERSPORT Swiftwater Championship Games take place Friday, September 1, and are open to first responders from across the nation. 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 Curriculum highlights are included below along with recognition for our sponsors who are making this event possible. 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. ![]() It is the second year for the conference and championship which earned rave reviews from last year’s participants! RIVERSPORT and Oklahoma State University are excited to present the 2023 RIVERSPORT Swiftwater Conference at RIVERSPORT Rapids in Oklahoma City. ![]()
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