Swiftwater Rescue (also called "whitewater rescue") is a subset of technical rescue dealing in whitewater river conditions. Due to the added pressure of moving water, swiftwater rescue involves the use of specially trained personnel, ropes and mechanical advantage systems that are often much more robust than those used in standard rope rescue. The main goal is to use or deflect the waters power to assist in the rescue of the endangered person(s), as in most situations there is no easy way to overcome the power of the waters.
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT) 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.
The Waterford Marine search and Rescue have fully Certified. Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technicians all trained by Paul Mc Nally of www.swiftwatertraining.ie and certified by Rescue 3 UK. Over the coming months we will have 10 Swiftwater and Flood Rescue First Responders also on the team.
Accreditation: As the Preferred Training Provider for Rescue 3 Europe in the UK and Republic of Ireland our courses carry international certification from Rescue 3, one of the worlds largest technical rescue training organisations who have been delivering and developing technical rescue training courses since 1979. Rescue 3 courses are also compliant with relevant competencies and standards for rescue agencies and technicians as laid down by organisations such as Defra and the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). Additionally, through partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), we deliver a number of Higher Education awards, including a Foundation Degree in Technical Rescue Instruction
Waterford Marine Search And Rescue is now a Rescue 3 Europe Training Provider for the following courses: Rescue Boat Operator , Flood Rescue Boat Operator and the Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator . Further information on theses courses are below Rescue Boat Operator Course Duration: 2 days Course content includes:- Scope of operations
- Boat & hull types
- Drive units
- Maintenance
- Pre & post trip checks & procedures
- Rescue boat equipment
- PPE
- Communications
- Weather considerations
- Navigation considerations
- Dynamic risk assessment
- Launching & recovery
- Crew operational roles
- Boat handling under power and with paddles
- Towing
- Anchoring
- Crew person overboard & recovery
- Casualty pick up
- Casualty management
- Must be a confident swimmer
- Scope of operations
- Boat & hull types
- Drive units
- Maintenance
- Pre & post trip checks & procedures
- Rescue boat equipment
- PPE
- Communications
- Weather considerations
- Navigation considerations
- Dynamic risk assessment
- Other craft sleds & platforms
- Flood & moving water hazards
- Medical & decontamination considerations
- Launching & recovery
- Crew operational roles
- Boat handling under power and with paddles
- Towing
- Anchoring
- Wading
- Flips & rights
- Controlling boats with ropes
- Crew person overboard & recovery
- Casualty pick up
- Casualty management
- Boat based throwbag rescue
- Transferring & transporting difficult loads
- Boat based stretcher management
- Rescues from elevated positions
- Searching floods
- Night / poor visibility operations
- Vehicles in water
- Helicopter considerations
- Scope of operations
- Boat & hull types
- Drive units
- Maintenance
- Pre & post trip checks & procedures
- Rescue boat equipment
- PPE
- Communications
- Weather considerations
- Navigation considerations
- Dynamic risk assessment
- Other craft sleds & platforms
- Flood & moving water hazards
- Medical & decontamination considerations
- Boat wraps
- Rscuer safety & training
- Weir considerations
- Launching & recovery
- Crew operational roles
- Boat handling under power and with paddles
- Towing
- Anchoring
- Wading
- Flips & rights
- Controlling boats with ropes
- Swiftwater boat handling under power and with paddles
- Swiftwater crew operational roles
- Crew person overboard & recovery
- Casualty pick up
- Casualty management
- Boat based throwbag rescue
- Transferring & transporting difficult loads
- Boat based stretcher management
- Rescues from elevated positions
- Boat based tethered swimmer rescues
- Swiftwater casualty pick up
- Searching swiftwater & floods
- Night / poor visibility operations in swiftwater
- Vehicles in water
- Helicopter considerations
Powered boat operations in high energy river or flood environments can be the highest risk work that emergency service personnel will do. It is crucial not to cut corners on the quality and breadth of the training. Rescue 3 Europe instructors are some of the most experienced boat operators around, and we ensure that courses are delivered to an appropriate training level to exactly match your needs, be it basic boat handling, operating in low-energy flood water, or right up to high-energy swiftwater.
The courses cover both boat handling and rescue techniques in a range of environments, from basic boat handling on still water, through the unique challenges of working in floodwater in urban environments, right up to the significant technical skills required in high-energy swiftwater. All courses can be linked modularly to ensure the right level of training for your personnel
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