Mapped against the Defra Flood Concept of Operations, the Rescue 3 Water and Flood Team Leader (WFTL) course is designed for experienced Swiftwater and Flood First Responders, Rescue Technicians or Rescue Boat Operators who may be required to lead a team during water and flood incidents, including major flood events.
This two-day course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to lead a flood rescue team, whether deployed locally or nationally. Particular emphasis is placed on maintaining team safety, managing changing operational conditions and working effectively within a wider multi-agency response.
The course is Defra Team Commander compliant.
Core course content includes:
- Team leadership, incident size-up and operational decision-making
- Rescue team typing and deployment of national flood rescue assets
- Communication and coordination within multi-agency incidents
- Team safety, welfare and operational readiness
- Post-incident reporting and documentation
- Practical team leadership scenarios.
