Swift water & Flood Rescue Technician

This training course is intended for those who will be required to carry out rescues in a Swift water & flood environment – Emergency Services personnel, Mountain Rescue Teams etc.

The course is based on the philosophy of self-protection and application of low to high risk solutions. You must be a strong and confident swimmer to take this course.

Course content

This is a four day course designed to provide you with the necessary skills to perform rescues in a swiftwater & flood environment. It is both classroom and river-based and will include:

• Hydrology
• Introduction to technical rescue equipment
• Hazard identification & risk assessment
• Introduction to rope systems
• Swimming in moving water
• Medical considerations
• Basic boat-handling skills
• Scene management
• Contact and in-water rescues
• Basic incident command
• Crossing techniques
• Search Operations
• Flat water boat handling

Who is the course for?

Personnel who may be required to carry out rescues in a swift water and flood environments, including emergency services personnel and mountain rescue teams.

Course Duration

4 Days.

Course Outcome

Candidates will leave with the Rescue 3 SWFRT certificate valid for 3 years.