Basic Water Rescuer (BWR)
Designed for personnel who may be deployed to a basic (still) water environment, such as lakes, ponds and canals, where they may be required to undertake rescues. The course is a mixture of theory and practical sessions. The content includes the use of a variety of rescue equipment.
Contact hours
12 hours
Prerequisites
Must be a confident swimmer.
Minimum age: 18
Qualification valid for
3 years
Recertifies
Recerted by
- Basic Water Rescuer (BWR)
- Swiftwater and Flood First Responder (SFR)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
Taught by
- Basic Water Rescue Instructor (BWRI)
- Swiftwater First Responder Instructor (SFRI)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Instructor (SRTI)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Advanced Instructor (SRTAI)
- Swiftwater Rescue – Instructor Trainer (SRT-IT)
