Rescue 3 - Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT).  3 days of Swiftwater rescue training for emergency services, search and rescue personals and river professionals.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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 search and rescue teams.

Course Content:

• Water and flood dynamics and hazards

• Introduction to technical rescue equipment

• Hazard identification & risk assessment

• Introduction to rope systems and equipment

• Swimming in moving water

• Medical considerations

• Basic boat-handling skills

• Pre-planning and incident size up  

• Conditional & true rescue techniques

• Shallow water techniques

• Search operations

• Casualty management