RESCUE 3 EUROPE · DEFRA MODULE 5 · WATER INCIDENT MANAGER

Rescue 3 Europe Management of Water and Flood Incidents (MWFI)

Management of Water and Flood Incidents (MWFI) is the DEFRA Module 5 Water Incident Manager course, for officers and managers who plan for and command water and flood rescue operations, alone or as part of a multi-agency response.

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DEFRA Module 5 – Water Incident Manager

4 days, or 5 days with in-water training

Single and multi-agency command

Valid for 3 years

Awarding bodyRescue 3 Europe

DEFRAModule 5 – Water and Flood Incident Management

Duration4 days (24 hours) with a current SFR or higher; 5 days (30 hours) without, including in-water training

Price4 days: £725 + VAT per person (£870 inc VAT); 5 days: £875 + VAT per person (£1,050 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

Command and management

For management and command personnel from fire and rescue, police, ambulance, search and rescue, local authorities, the Environment Agency and industry who are responsible for planning for and responding to significant water rescue and flood incidents.

Syllabus

From planning to response

The course bridges emergency planning and operational response.

Incident size-up and the rescue priorities
River and flood search management
Weir and hazard risk assessment
Powered boat operations and asset capabilities
Weather, flood warnings and local flood plans
Single and multi-agency command and control
Requesting and deploying national flood rescue assets
Flood incident management exercise

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

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Course format

Four or five days

If you already hold a current Rescue 3 Europe SFR or higher qualification, MWFI runs over four days (24 hours) of classroom learning and practical exercises, with no in-water element. If you do not, the five-day course (30 hours) adds in-water training so managers can work safely at the water's edge.

Team leaders

Leading a water rescue team?

For those leading a single team rather than commanding the incident, ask us about Rescue 3 Europe Water and Flood Team Leader training.

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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

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Do I need to be a water rescue technician?

No. If you hold a current Rescue 3 Europe SFR or higher you can attend the four-day course. If not, the five-day course includes the in-water training you need.

What are the entry requirements?

You must be 18 or over and a confident swimmer.

How long is it valid?

3 years.

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.