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Rescue 3 Technician Level 1Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1A 3 day course to train personnel in suitable techniques to undertake rescues in a swiftwater environment. It involves approximately 20% classroom work with 80% practical application and development of water rescue skills.
This course is aimed at personnel who are likely to be deployed as members of water rescue response teams or those working as river professionals. It assumes some prior experience of a swiftwater environment and attendance at a Swiftwater First Responder course would be a suitable way to achieve this
This course is compliant to standards laid down by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Course Objectives: · To develop the awareness, confidence and personal skills necessary for rescue personnel in dealing with a swiftwater environment. · To train students in the application of skills, tools and standard rescue equipment in swiftwater situations · To examine some of the safety and management issues related to swiftwater incidents.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the course the student should:· Understand Rescue 3’s principles and philosophy of water-based rescue. · Understand key personal safety and survival issues. · Have an appreciation of generic swiftwater hazards and be able to carry out a dynamic on-site risk assessment. · Have a good working knowledge of appropriate PPE and other specialist equipment including its proper deployment, care and maintenance. · Be able to carry out shallow water crossings and wading rescues. · Have an awareness of the key medical and health issues related to working in and around water. · Be able to use lines to carry out a range of acknowledged rescue techniques. · Be able to perform swimming rescues. · Have a knowledge of anchor systems and simple mechanical advantage. · Have some experience of casualty handling and evacuation from a swiftwater environment. |
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