Technician - Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit 1 (SRT Unit 1)
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This training course is intended for those who will be required to carry out rescues in a Swiftwater & 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.
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
The course involves a lot of water-based work so please come prepared!
Pre-requisites for Attending the Course
Confident swimming in moving water
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