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Yes! Participants must have the online modules of training completed by the start of the in person hands-on skills day. Failure to do so will result in being dropped from the course with no refund. On the first day of class participants will need to demonstrate the following skills successfully. Part 1 - Swim-tread- swim sequence without stopping or resting Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only legs Immediately swim 50 yards using front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Part 2 Brick Test - Timed Event 1 minute and 40 seconds Candidate must be able to swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 pound object from 7 feet of water Return to starting position while swimming on back within 100 seconds (swim goggles are not permitted for brick portion).