The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Advanced – Water (SRTA-W) course equips rescuers with the techniques to perform rescues in complex water and flood environments.
This course is designed for proficient Rescue 3 Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technicians (SRT) seeking to enhance their skills and learn advanced techniques in order to perform complex rescues. The course expands on the search considerations covered at technician level, and begins to explore the operational challenges and principles of effective search management within swiftwater and flood environments.
The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Advanced course is a prerequisite for aspiring SRT Instructor candidates.
Core course content includes:
- Weir risk assessment and pre planning
- Night and poor visibility in water operations
- Swiftwater and flood search management
- Mechanical advantage systems
