Management of water and flood incidents Course

The MWFI 4 day course is designed to meet the need for incident commanders at water and flood incidents, and suppies the underpinning knowledge and skills to successfully manage such operations.

Certified by Rescue 3 International to NFPA standards.

Course duration: 4 Days

Participants need to be confident swimmers.

Sample Program to Download

Course Aims:

Whilst it is not envisaged that such managers will need to have the same level of technical knowledge and skills as specialist water rescue teams, it is imperative that managers have a level of specific knowledge to be able to manage the event plus sufficient personal skills and experience to safely operate in the ‘warm’ zone at these incidents.

Personal Equipment required:

Buoyancy Aid / PFD / Lifejacket
Whitewater Helmet
Thermal protection - Wet suit / Dry suit
Suitable footwear - Wetsuit booties / Shoes and wetsuit socks
Personal rescue equipment if available - Knife, Whistle, Karabiners, Throwbag

Personal equipment hire is not included in the course fee.

Rescue equipment such as: Throwbag, Karabiners, Pulleys, Slings etc. are available from us to test and are also available to buy in our shop.

Personal Equipment can be hired from us for a small charge when booked in advance.