Intended for agencies responding to water-based searches this course focuses on the development of in-water search operations and management appropriate to the flooded urban environment and river corridor searches. It also provides an insight into the overall search management process.
COURSE CONTENT
Includes:
- Search practice
- Lost person behaviour
- Search area prioritisation
- Map reading
- Use of mapping & GPS technology
- Managing the search area
- In-water searching techniques
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
Current Rescue 3 SFR or MWFI certification or alternative Defra Module 2 or 5 compliant certification
COURSE DURATION
4 days