RESCUE 3 EUROPE · DEFRA MODULE 2 · 2 DAYS

Rescue 3 Europe Swiftwater and Flood First Responder (SFR)

A two-day course (12 hours) for responders who support swiftwater and flood rescue operations and may need to work in the water using land-based and wading techniques.

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DEFRA Module 2

Two days (12 hours)

In-water and wading skills

Valid for 3 years

Awarding bodyRescue 3 Europe

DEFRAModule 2 – Water and Flood First Responder

Duration2 days (12 hours)

Price£345 + VAT per person (£414 inc VAT)

Group coursesRun at your venue or ours for groups of 6 or more, with 10% off per person for a full group of 8

Entry requirements18+, confident swimmer

CertificateRescue 3 Europe certificate, valid for 3 years

Who it's for

Operational support in the water

For fire and rescue, search and rescue, police, local authority flood teams, utility workers and anyone supporting swiftwater rescue technicians. SFR trainees work safely near and in water using land-based and wading techniques.

Theory

Understanding moving water

The knowledge to assess risk and work safely as part of a team.

Rescue 3 philosophy and the rescue priorities
River hydrology and floodwater dynamics
Personal and team equipment
Risk assessment and incident management
Search techniques and communications
Night operations
Medical and decontamination considerations

Training a team? We can run this course privately at your venue or ours.

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Practical

Skills in the water

Hands-on training in moving and flood water.

Defensive and aggressive swiftwater swimming
Strainer awareness and swim
Conditional rescues: talk, reach and throw
Wading and shallow-water techniques
Casualty handling and management
Foot and body entrapment awareness

Next step

Become a Rescue Technician

SRT is the benchmark course for front-line in-water rescuers.

Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician →

Accreditation

Rescue 3 Europe Training Provider

Apex Medical & Rescue is an approved Rescue 3 Europe Training Provider. Our courses follow Rescue 3 Europe standards, and successful students receive a Rescue 3 Europe certificate. Find out more about Rescue 3 Europe and its courses at rescue3europe.com, or see our listing in the Rescue 3 Europe training provider directory.

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Frequently asked questions

Can't see your question? Call 01823 214134 or email info@apex-mr.co.uk.

What are the entry requirements?

You must be 18 or over and a confident swimmer, as you will be swimming in moving water.

Do I need AW first?

No. SFR includes the awareness content, so you can start here.

What equipment do I need?

We provide the specialist water rescue PPE: drysuit, thermal layer, buoyancy aid (PFD), helmet and gloves. You will need suitable clothing to wear under the drysuit, a change of clothes and a packed lunch. We will send joining instructions before the course.

Where are courses held?

Classroom sessions run at our Taunton training centre or at your premises. Practical water sessions use suitable river and flood venues in the South West, confirmed when you book.

Can you run a course for our organisation?

Yes. We run closed courses for fire and rescue services, search and rescue teams, local authorities, utilities and businesses. Contact us or call 01823 214134 for dates and a quote.