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Rescue 3

Rescues from Vehicles in Water Training Course

Rescues from Vehicles in Water Training Course

Course type:

Emergency Service & Water Rescue Team Courses

Description:

This specialist Rescue 3 course for qualified Swiftwater Rescue Technicians develops the skills to deal with rescues from vehicles in water. It also acts to re-validate a Rescue 3 Technician level qualification.

The course explores vehicle behaviour and stabilisation in water, as well as access techniques and casualty extrication.

Rescues from vehicles in water are a growing hazard faced by rescue services, and 30% of deaths from flooding are related to vehicles in water.

Whilst generic Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technician skills and techniques can be utilised for these rescues, current training does not provide realistic and specific exposure to these incidents.

Since 2004, there has been continued development of this specialist course to its present format, which includes:

  • Theory input on in-water vehicle behaviour and hazard assessment
  • Hands-on practical exercises using an in-water training vehicle
  • Nighttime vehicle rescue exercise may also be included if conditions are suitable

Programmes are delivered nationally at artificial whitewater venues where we can place vehicles in water.

Course pre-requisites

  • Participants need to hold the Rescue 3 Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technician award.

Course content includes:

  • Rescue 3 philosophy
  • Training standards
  • Vehicle behaviour in water
  • Pre-planning
  • Incident size-up
  • Incident management
  • Glass management
  • Personal equipment
  • Medical and decontamination considerations
  • Considerations for night/poor visibility operations
  • Communications
  • Anchors – vehicle and bank
  • Vehicle stabilisation
  • Casualty extrication
  • Shallow water techniques
  • True rescues – tethered
  • Pendulum extrication
  • Tensioned diagonal
  • Tethered boat techniques
  • Single bank extended platform

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Our Locations

  • Cumbria

    We deliver specialist water rescue training across the Lake District and North West. Our local knowledge, extensive operational experience and realistic training environments provide practical, high-quality courses for emergency services and industry alike.

    Cumbria Courses 

  • Scotland

    Our Scotland training courses take advantage of some of the UK's most challenging rivers, lochs and flood environments. We deliver specialist water rescue training throughout Scotland, bringing expert instruction directly to your team or chosen location.

    Scotland Courses 

  • UK-Wide

    We deliver bespoke water rescue training throughout the UK, travelling to your site or preferred venue. From emergency services and industrial clients to television, film and event safety support, we provide tailored training and specialist water safety services nationwide.

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