Rescues from Vehicles in Water Training Course

Description: This specialist Rescue 3 course for qualified Swiftwater Rescue Technicians develops the skills to deal with rescues from vehicles in water. It also acts to re-validate a Rescue 3 Technician level qualification. The course explores vehicle behaviour and stabilisation in water, as well as access techniques and casualty extrication. Rescues from vehicles in water are a growing hazard faced by rescue services, and 30% of deaths from flooding are related to vehicles in water. Whilst generic Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technician skills and techniques can be utilised for these rescues, current training does not provide realistic and specific exposure to these incidents. Since 2004, there has been continued development of this specialist course to its present format, which includes: Theory input on in-water vehicle behaviour and hazard assessment Hands-on practical exercises using an in-water training vehicle Nighttime vehicle rescue exercise may also be included if conditions are suitable Programmes are delivered nationally at artificial whitewater venues where we can place vehicles in water. Course pre-requisites Participants need to hold the Rescue 3 Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Technician award. Course content includes: Rescue 3 philosophy Training standards Vehicle behaviour in water Pre-planning Incident size-up Incident management Glass management Personal equipment Medical and decontamination considerations Considerations for night/poor visibility operations Communications Anchors – vehicle and bank Vehicle stabilisation Casualty extrication Shallow water techniques True rescues – tethered Pendulum extrication Tensioned diagonal Tethered boat techniques Single bank extended platform