Our water awareness team provide training for anyone who needs to be capable of preforming an effective rescue from water.
This is a bespoke ½ day course including some or all of the following elements:
- Introduction to the various Modules
- Limitations under Module 1 Water Awareness
- Safe systems of work to be used when working near water
- Basic overview of the Fire Service Incident structure if agencies work together at an incident
- Risks and hazards in the water environment
- Hydrology and the subsequent hazards
- Terminology used in the water environment
- Donning/doffing and use of life jackets
- The ‘progressive rescue’ formula
- Understanding of the defensive swim position
- Throw line theory and practical session
We also offer a two-day Level 2 course that delivers further training within a practical environment.
Clients who have commissioned water rescue training from 3SFire include:
- Basingstoke and Deane Council
- Fareham, Gosport Borough Council
- Hampshire County Council
- HART
