Water Rescue.

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DART’s network of water rescue SMEs have gained a wealth of experience in the planning, pre-positioning and response to water-related incidents in urban and coastline environments.

Our lead water rescue SMEs are the recipients of the prestigious Higgins and Langley Memorial Award for Program Development, awarded for their contribution to flood rescue training.

DART’s water rescue programmes include:

Flood Response Operations Commander
Designed for operational officers responsible for the deployment and tactical operations of flood response units, incorporating RPAS.
Swiftwater Technician Level 1 – Land-based

Designed for emergency personnel deployed to effect land-based swift water search and rescue.

Swiftwater Technician Level 2 – Watercraft Operator

Designed for emergency service personnel to safely and effectively operate watercraft in flood waters.

Swiftwater Technician Level 3 – Rescue Swimmer

Designed for emergency service personnel required to enter swift moving water to effect rescues.

Swiftwater Technician Level 4 – Helicopter Rescue Swimmer

Designed for emergency service personnel deployed by helicopter hoist to effect water rescues.​

SAR Diver

Delivered in conjunction with a third-party commercial diving school. Designed for emergency service personnel to conduct an underwater search, rescue, retrieval and recovery.

Strict instructor / participant ratios are applied to:

  • Ensure maximum participant safety
  • Maximise the learning opportunity
  • Maximise hands-on practical experience
  • Reduce amount of time a student is idle during practical training sessions
  • Align with international best practice

Let us prepare your water rescue team.

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