Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator Training Course

Description: The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator training course is intended for emergency services or rescue teams who will be required to carry out rescues in a swiftwater and flood environment. This course incorporates all elements from the FRBO course and adds a swiftwater capability suitable for fast-moving rivers and flash flood conditions. It is based on the philosophy of self-protection and application of low-to high-risk solutions. Course length: 5 days The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator course can also be run as a 4-day add-on module for those who have attended the Rescue 3 Rescue Boat Operator Course or equivalent national course, eg RYA Powerboat level 2. It can be run as a 3-day add-on module from the Flood Rescue Boat Operator course. Course content includes: Scope of operations Boat & hull types Drive units Maintenance Pre & post trip checks & procedures Rescue boat equipment PPE Communications Weather considerations Navigation considerations Dynamic risk assessment platforms Flood & moving water hazards Medical & decontamination considerations Boat wraps Rescuer safety & training Weir considerations Launching & recovery Crew operational roles Boat handling under power and with paddles Towing Anchoring Wading Flips & rights Controlling boats with ropes Swiftwater boat handling under power and with paddles Swiftwater crew operational roles Crew person overboard & recovery Casualty pick up Casualty management Boat-based throwbag rescue Transferring & transporting difficult loads Boat-based stretcher management Rescues from elevated positions Boat-based tethered swimmer rescues Swiftwater casualty pick up Searching swiftwater & floods Night / poor visibility operations in swiftwater Vehicles in water Helicopter considerations Prerequisites: Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician