Searching Rivers and Floods

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Course outline

This four day course examines the initial first notice actions to be undertaken, progressing through to extended searching activities concluding with search suspension considerations. It is specifically designed for agencies responding to water based searches but will also give the delegate a wider insight into the overall search management process.

There is an emphasis on the development of in-water techniques appropriate to the flooded urban environment and river corridor searches. Particular emphasis is placed upon the use of mapping and GPS technology to interpret and manage the search area so that resources can be deployed appropriately. Safety considerations and dynamic risk assessment are emphasised throughout the class.

Course content

Includes:
- Theoretical content includes search practice, lost person behaviour and search area prioritisation
- Practical content has an emphasis on map reading with topography and hydrological interpretation and in water searching techniques

Course pre-requisites

Course delegates must be a minimum of current Rescue 3 Swiftwater First Responder or Management of Water & Flood Incidents certified or hold alternative Defra Module 2 or 5 compliant certification

Related Links:
Rescue 3 (UK) Courses Flowchart
Rescue 3 (UK) and UCLan Partnership

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