Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technician
The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician course complies with Defra Module 3 content requirements, and for many years has been seen as the benchmark training course for swiftwater and flood rescue teams. This training course is intended for personnel who may be required to carry out rescues in a swiftwater and flood environment, including emergency services personnel and mountain rescue teams.
Course syllabus
- Training Standards
- Hydrology and water hazards
- Personal equipment
- Risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Medical considerations
- Hydrology
- Introduction to technical rescue equipment
- Hazard identification
- Introducton to rope systems
- Swimming in moving water
- Medical considerations
- Basic boathandling skills
- Scene management
- Contact and in-water rescues
- Basic incident command
- Crossing techniques
- Search operations
- Flat water boat handling
Duration
4 days (24 contact hours)
Location
River Dee, Llangollen, North Wales
Cost
Please contact us for costs
Pre Requisites
- Minimum age: 18
- Must be a confident swimmer
All Rescue 3 training courses are valid for three years from successful completion of a training course. It is the operator’s responsibility to remain current and competent with the system and any changes in techniques or equipment.