Rescue 3
Swiftwater Rescue Technician - Scheduled Course
Swiftwater Rescue Technician - Scheduled Course
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Course type:
Emergency Service & Water Rescue Team CoursesDate and Location:
South Cumbria
Description:
The Technician qualification is recognised worldwide by governing bodies of outdoor education, emergency services and other agencies involved with flood and water rescue.
Course content:
- The principles of water rescue
- Rescuer safety
- Water dynamics
- Flood theory
- Equipment
- Search
- Communication
- Medical considerations
- Throw bags
- Swimming in swiftwater
- Tension diagonals
- Shallow water crossing
- Dealing with entrapment
- Weir rescue
- Introduction to ropes and knots for swiftwater
- Tensioning systems and mechanical advantage
- Creating anchors
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Cumbria
Cumbria CoursesWe 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.
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Scotland
Scotland CoursesOur 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.
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UK-Wide
Wales and UK CoursesWe 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.