This course combines techniques learned in Swiftwater Rescue Technician level 1 (SRT1) and Technical Rope Rescue (TRR), building on the self-rescue techniques learnt in SRT-1 to concentrate on victim rescue. Participants are introduced to more complex water rescue situations including a mock night river rescue scenario. The three day course includes 5-7 hours of classroom instruction, followed by two and one-half days of hands-on skill development.
SRT-2 is run for private booking of 10 or more persons. Please enquire.
Participants are introduced to the role and the correct use of various skills in river and flood rescue, including
- rope systems
- management of litter(rescue stretcher) & patient raising systems
- highline systems
- advanced river search concepts
- performing rescues at night or in low visibility
- and basic flood disaster management.
Practical skills and knowledge covered include:-
- International rescue philosophy
- Swiftwater hydrology
- Hazard identification & management
- Knots and anchors (advanced)
- Mechanical advantage systems (advanced)
- High point redirections
- Equipment selection, use & care
- Low to high risk rescue options
- Technical systems rigging & operation
- Stretcher handling and management
- Low angle rope rescue systems
- Raising and lowering systems
- Tyrolean rope rescue system
- Rescue/team management systems
- Preplanning and logistics
- Search theory & methodology
