Water Flood Awareness​

This course is designed to make delegates aware of the hazards associated with water (flood, beach, river and still water) and how to carry out basic land-based rescue techniques. It looks at basic control measures and safe working practices that can be introduced, including types of PPE and their use.

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This course is classroom based, with content being related to their work environment.

The training provided in this course will enable delegates to identify the risks around them and to be able to apply safe systems of work to prevent them from being placed in danger.  The course is compliant with the DEFRA concept of flood operations Level 1. The Water Awareness and Safety course is an industry level course for all personnel who may be called to work near water.

Upon successful completion of the course...

...a Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service certificate of attendance will be issued. The delegate will need to re-qualify within three years.

For larger groups, this course can be brought to your workplace.

Learning outcomes:

• Legislation
• Health & safety
• Personal protective equipment
• Risks and hazards of the water environment
• Safe systems of work
• Use of basic rescue equipment.
• All delegates will receive the ‘Rescue 3 Water Awareness’ manual for post course reference

Upcoming course dates:

Regular course dates are available. Please call 01392 444773 or email  [email protected] for further information

Course price:

£135.00 +VAT per person.