The Flood Operations (FO) course is a specialised training program developed in collaboration with UK district councils and the UK Environment Agency. Specifically designed to provide emergency planners and workers with the necessary knowledge and techniques to assess and operate safely in flood environments.
This course is ideal for:
Essentially, any professionals who may be required to work in flood conditions will benefit from the skills and knowledge imparted in this course.
This super-accessible course is based on the South Coast in Swanage, Dorset. Easy access via road or train. We’ll even pick you up from the train station for free.
This course includes classroom-based training, as well as in-water scenario training.
✅ Rescue 3 Philosophy
✅ Training Standards
✅ Best Practice Guidelines for Water Rescue
✅ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
✅ Hydrology and Water Hazards
✅ Floodwater Dynamics and Hazards
✅ Pre-Planning and Risk Assessments
✅ Incident Management and Site Control
✅ Medical and Decontamination Considerations
✅ Considerations for Night or Poor Visibility Operations
✅ Mud, Ice, and Unstable Surface Considerations
✅ Introduction to Searching Rivers and Floods
✅ Communications
✅ Weir (Low Head Dam) Rescue Considerations
✅ Introduction to Rescues from Vehicles in Water
✅ Animal Rescue Considerations
✅ Swiftwater Swimming Techniques
✅ Conditional Rescues – Talk, Reach, Throw
✅ Shallow Water Techniques
✅ Tethered Boat Techniques
✅ Tensioned Diagonals
✅ Line Crossing Methods
✅ Belay Systems
✅ True Rescues – Tethered
✅ People and Equipment Entrapments
✅ Casualty Management
✅ Knots and Anchor Systems
✅ Tensioning Systems and Mechanical Advantages
Water and flood non-rescue support operations training module. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certification valid for 3 years, aligning with Defra Module 1 – Water Awareness standards
The FO course is a blend of theoretical instruction and practical in-water sessions, totalling 12 contact hours over 2 days. Participants will gain insights into flood dynamics, hazard identification, and effective response strategies to ensure safety and efficiency during flood operations.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification valid for 3 years, with options for recertification through the same course or advanced training programs.
By undertaking the Flood Operations course, professionals will be better prepared to handle the challenges posed by flood environments, enhancing both personal safety and operational effectiveness.
Rescue 3 courses launches Autumn 2025, designed to give rescue teams and emergency services a quality training experience, which is easily accessible on the South Coast. If your team need to update their training – get in touch.
If you have any questions about our training courses please get in touch
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