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 Content Includes
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, introduction 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.
Key Information: This course is facilitated at certain locations across the UK.
Pre-Requisites: Minimum age 18. Must be a confident swimmer.
Duration: 4 days (9am – 5pm).
Dates
Please contact the office for further details
PRICE £465 Per Person
Discounts are available for group bookings (All prices exclude VAT)
