This course builds on the skills learned in the Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT), taking the students beyond the emphasis on self-rescue to concentrate on victim rescue. Students are exposed to more complex water rescue situations including a mock night river rescue scenario. The three-day course includes 4-6 hours of classroom instruction, followed by two and one-half days of hands-on skill development.
Students are introduced to the role and utilization of various skills in river and flood rescue, including:
Rope systems
Management of litter & patient raising systems
highline systems
Advanced river search concepts
Performing rescues at night or in low visibility; and
Basic flood disaster management
Contact hours
24 hours
Prerequisites
Qualification valid for
3 years
