Swiftwater and Flood First Responder (SFR)
As well as being prepared to work around the water and undertake bank based and shallow water wading rescues, one of the main roles of a First Responder is to support the teams of Swiftwater Rescue Technicians at an incident. To enable this, a responder will have the ability to self rescue, skills in shallow water working, basic boat handling and basic rope work. A First Responder will be expected to help and support in technical rescue, but will not be expected to perform them. This may include providing downstream safety cover or assistance with casualty handling. Flooding operations may include evacuation of people from properties using shallow water working skills. At a scene of major flooding the Technicians may be in short supply and utilized for technical rescues. Therefore it is First Responders who will be used to undertake the majority of evacuations and safety provision.
Contact hours
16 hours
Prerequisites
Minimum age: 18.
Qualification valid for
3 years
Recertifies
- Water and Flood Awareness (AWR)
- Basic Water Rescuer – Foundations (BWR-F)
- Basic Water Rescuer (BWR)
- Swiftwater and Flood First Responder (SFR)
Recerted by
- Swiftwater and Flood First Responder (SFR)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Advanced (SRTA)
Taught by
- Swiftwater and Flood First Responder Instructor (SFRI)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Instructor (SRTI)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Advanced Instructor (SRTAI)
