Weir Rescue (WR)

The Weir Rescue (WR) course is intended for current Rescue 3 Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technicians (SRT) or Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professionals (WRT-PRO) who wish to increase their knowledge and range of rescue techniques on or near weirs and low head dams.

This course can also be used to recertify SRT and WRT-PRO qualifications.

Contact hours

12 hours (2 days)

Prerequisites:

Current Rescue 3 Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT) or Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional (WRT-PRO) certification
Minimum age: 18

Course content includes

Rescue 3 philosophy
Weir types, construction and hydrology
Weir risk assessment
Helicopter familiarisation
Weir rescue case studies
Boat on a highline theory
Foundation skills
Weir rescues – conditional
Weir rescues – true
Tethered boat techniques
Boat on a highline
Scenarios
Inflated fire hose (if used by agency)

Course standard, learning outcomes and key teaching points

Rescue 3 Europe course standards, learning outcomes and key teaching points

The course standards, learning outcomes and key teaching points are provided as pre- and post-course reference for people involved in the delivery of Rescue 3 courses (eg Rescue 3 training providers, instructors and students). They are not to be used for any other purpose without the express written permission of Rescue 3 Europe.