Defra modules of Rescue 3 training courses
Defra Module |
Defra title and description |
Rescue 3 Europe course |
| Module 1 | Water & Flood Awareness
General water safety awareness training |
Water and Flood Awareness (AW) |
| Module 2 | Water & Flood First Responder
To work safely near and in water, using land-based and wading techniques |
Swiftwater and Flood First Responder (SFR) |
| Module 3 | Water & Flood Rescue Technician
Specialist rescue operation |
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT) |
| Module 4 | Water & Flood Rescue Boat Operator
Rescue boat operations |
Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Boat Operator (SFRBO) |
| Team Commander | Asset Commander
Water team related incident command |
Water and Flood Team Leader (WFTL) |
| Module 5 | Water & Flood Incident Management
Water-related operational and tactical incident command |
Management of Water and Flood Incidents (MWFI) |
| Module 6 | Flood Rescue Tactical Advisor Provide advice to tactical and strategic commanders and credentialing. |
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| Water and flood non-rescue support operations training module (Annex G) |
Water and flood non-rescue support operations training module
Workers and volunteers who work in support of flood response but do not come from rescue organisations. |
Flood Operations – Foundation (FO-F)
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See also Alternatives to ‘Defra courses’ for industrial working in and near water
Published: 26th Jan 2026