SRT Study Guide 2026

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📋 SRT Exam Format at a Glance

100

Questions

120 min

Time Limit

70%

Passing Score

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📚 SRT Topics to Study (15)

Rope Systems and Throw Bags · 7 cards Rope Systems and Throw Bags · 7 cards Rope Systems and Throw Bags · 7 cards Defensive & Aggressive Swimming · 6 cards Hydraulics & River Classification · 6 cards Hydrology and River Hazards · 6 cards Incident Command and Safety Protocols · 6 cards Inflatable & Rigid Hull Boats · 6 cards Mechanical Advantage & Z-Drag · 6 cards PFD & Dry Suit Selection · 6 cards Radio & Hand Signal Communication · 6 cards Rapid Trauma Assessment · 6 cards Rescue Equipment and PPE · 6 cards Rescue Techniques and Operations · 6 cards Upstream & Downstream Hazard ID · 6 cards

✍️ Sample SRT Questions & Answers

1. What is the primary ethical obligation of a SRT professional when a conflict of interest arises during upstream & downstream hazard id activities?

✓ Disclose the conflict to all relevant parties and recuse from the decision if necessary

The primary ethical obligation when a conflict of interest arises in upstream & downstream hazard id is to disclose it to all relevant parties and, if necessary, recuse from the decision. This maintains professional integrity and stakeholder trust.

2. What is the danger of a rescuer wrapping a throw rope around their hand or wrist during a rescue?

✓ The rope can tighten and cause severe injury or pull the rescuer into the water

When a victim's weight loads the rope, a wrap around the hand or wrist can tighten instantly with extreme force, causing fractures, lacerations, or dragging the rescuer into the current.

3. A rescuer is positioned on shore and throws a bag to a swimmer. After the victim grabs the rope, the rescuer should:

✓ Let the victim swing to shore in a pendulum arc

Allowing the current to swing the victim to shore in a pendulum arc uses the river's energy efficiently and reduces strain on both rescuer and victim.

4. Which hazard involves water flowing under a rock ledge or embankment?

✓ Undercut

An undercut is where water flows beneath an overhanging rock or bank, posing a serious entrapment risk to swimmers.

5. Why is unified command important in multi-agency incidents?

✓ To streamline inter-agency decision-making

Unified command allows agencies to collaborate and share decision-making responsibilities for more effective coordination.

6. What is the primary ethical obligation of a SRT professional when a conflict of interest arises during radio & hand signal communication activities?

✓ Disclose the conflict to all relevant parties and recuse from the decision if necessary

The primary ethical obligation when a conflict of interest arises in radio & hand signal communication is to disclose it to all relevant parties and, if necessary, recuse from the decision. This maintains professional integrity and stakeholder trust.

🎯 Free SRT Practice Tests

Rope Systems and Throw Bags · 7 questions Rope Systems and Throw Bags · 7 questions Rope Systems and Throw Bags · 7 questions Mechanical Advantage & Z-Drag · 6 questions Inflatable & Rigid Hull Boats · 6 questions Rapid Trauma Assessment · 6 questions Radio & Hand Signal Communication · 6 questions Upstream & Downstream Hazard ID · 6 questions Rescue Techniques and Operations · 6 questions Incident Command and Safety Protocols · 6 questions

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