ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
The Basic Flood Rescue Course is a 10-day foundational programme covering the core skills needed to respond to flood emergencies. It develops basic first aid, swimming technique, open-water rescue and lifesaving, communications, and boat operation and navigation.
WHO THIS PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR
Emergency response personnel deploying to flood-affected areas
Community and institutional flood-response volunteers
Personnel operating rescue boats in flood conditions
Responders requiring foundational open-water rescue and first-aid skills
CAPABILITY DEVELOPED THROUGH TRAINING
Basic First Aid
Apply basic first aid during a flood-response operation.
Swimming Technique
Demonstrate the swimming technique required for flood-water conditions.
Open Water Rescue & Lifesaving
Perform open-water rescue and lifesaving in flood conditions.
Communications
Maintain communications throughout a flood-rescue operation.
Boat Operation & Navigation
Operate and navigate a rescue boat in flood-affected water.
CONTINUE BUILDING YOUR TEAM'S CAPABILITY
Share your organisation's training requirements and the Basic Flood Rescue Course can be delivered for your team.
