R3E: Rescue from Vehicles in Water: First Responder

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Course Description

Designed for Swift-water and Flood First Responders, the Rescue from Vehicles in Water First Responder (RVWFR) course provides the opportunity to utilise an in-water vehicle to apply and develop existing techniques and knowledge.
Course content includes:

• Vehicle hydrology
• Vehicles in water considerations
• Vehicle stabilisation options
• Dynamic risk assessment/size-up
• Size-up and scene management
• PPE
• Night operations
• Communications
• Vehicle stabilisation
• Bank-based rescues
• Wading access
• Extrication options
• Use of floating platforms
• Use of tethers

Prerequisites:

• Swift-water and Flood First Responder or alternative DEFRA module 2 compliant certification.

Qualification valid for:

• 2 years

Course Duration:

• 1 Day