Rescues 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

• Minimum age: 18
• Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)

Qualification valid for

3 years

Recertifies

Water and Flood Awareness (AWR)
Swiftwater and Flood Awareness Online (AWRO)
Basic Water First Responder (BWFR)
Operations: Swiftwater and Flood First Responder (OPS)
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
Water Specialty Course Recertification

Recerted by

Rescue from Vehicles in Water (RVW)
Water Specialty Course Recertification

Taught by

Rescue from Vehicles in Water Instructor (RVWI)
Rescue from Vehicles in Water Instructor Trainer (RVW-IT)