Flood Rescue Boat Operator​

The Flood Rescue Boat Operator training course is a 3-day course which incorporates all elements of the 2-day Rescue Boat Operator and adds flood rescue capability.

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An ideal course for any emergency service personnel

It is ideal for any emergency service personnel who may attend flood events with boats for low level casualty and victim recovery from a flood or slow-moving water environment. Also, suitable for those wishing to provide boat cover during working operations in a water environment e.g. bridge work, building, construction.

It can also be run as a 1-day module for those who already hold the Rescue Boat Operator qualification.

It can also be run as a 2-day module for those who already hold an International Certificate of Competence or equivalent national course, e.g. RYA powerboating level 2.

Learning outcomes:

Upcoming course dates:

No courses scheduled, please contact us to discuss your requirements

Course price:

The course price is number dependent, please contact us to discuss your requirements

• Boat handling under power and with paddles
• Towing
• Anchoring
• Wading
• Flips & rights
• Controlling boats with ropes
• Crew person overboard & recovery
• Casualty pick up
• Casualty management
• Boat based throwbag rescue
• Transferring & transporting difficult loads
• Boat based stretcher management
• Rescues from elevated positions
• Searching floods
• Night / poor visibility operations
• Vehicles in water

• Scope of operations
• Boat & hull types
• Drive units
• Maintenance
• Pre & post trip checks & procedures
• Rescue boat equipment
• PPE
• Communications
• Weather considerations
• Navigation considerations
• Dynamic risk assessment
• Other craft sleds & platforms
• Flood & moving water hazards
• Medical & decontamination considerations
• Launching & recovery
• Crew operational roles

• Helicopter considerations