This 8-hour classroom seminar introduces personnel to the problems associated with swiftwater & flood rescue as well as the procedures to follow in flash flood, large-scale disaster, and seasonal flooding situations. The course is designed to develop knowledge in the areas of:

• Scene assessment & incident size-up (of both existing & potential conditions)

• Resource ordering

• Activation procedures for rescue response

• Site control and scene management

• Hazard recognition & mitigation procedures

In order to accomplish the responsibilities of the awareness level responder, the course also provides students with a conceptual understanding of the principles, applications, and hazards associated with advanced water rescue techniques.

Contact hours

8 hours

Prerequisites

Minimum age: 18.

Qualification valid for

3 years