Rescues from Vehicles in Water (RVW)

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Course outline

This specialist two day workshop for Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technicians explores the skills required to deal with rescues from vehicles in water. Based at Rescue 3 (UK) in the North East we are able to use a purpose-designed in-water training vehicle in a controllable water flow. The workshop looks at vehicle behaviour and stabilization in water as well as access techniques and casualty extrication.

This course can be used to revalidate existing Rescue 3 SRT certification.

Course content

Includes:
- Theory input on in-water vehicle behaviour and hazard assessment
- Hands on practical exercises using in-water training vehicle including:
- Vehicle stabilisation
- Access techniques
- Casualty extrication techniques

Night time vehicle rescue exercise may also be included if conditions are suitable

Course pre-requisites

Current Rescue 3 SRT certification or alternative Defra Module 3 compliant certification

Related Links:
Rescue 3 (UK) Courses Flowchart

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