Rescue from Vehicles in Water (RVW)
The Rescue from Vehicles in Water workshop is a specialist course for Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technicians that explores the skills required to deal with car related rescues in Swiftwater and Floods. The course looks at vehicle behavior and stabilization in water, as well as access techniques and victim extrication. Vehicle hydrology, glass management, anchors, and weight transfer are all addressed in this two day, hands on clinic.
Contact hours
16 hours
Prerequisites:
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
- Minimum age: 18
Qualification valid for:
3 years
Recertifies
Recerted by
Taught by
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Instructor (SRTI) with additional RVW qualification
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Advanced Instructor (SRTAI) with additional RVW qualification
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Instructor Trainer (SRT-IT)
