Water Rescue

Duration: 24h

Who is this training for?

Industrial brigades and/or rescuers operating within small units and employees of industrial and municipal inshore rescue boat programs.

Description

At the end of this training, the candidate will develop his/her water rescue driving, search, and rescue skills with the use of a motorized craft. This training complies with the following standards: S-2.1 Occupational Health and Safety Act, S-2.1, r.13 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Construction Safety Code (CSTC), Canada Shipping Act, Life-Saving Equipment Regulations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Coast Guard (2000), Small Craft Search and Rescue, Transport Canada, Boating Safety Guide, NFPA 1006, Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services

Goals

Applying occupational health and safety rules
Assessing the facts related to a water rescue (taking a call)
Preparing for a water rescue
Carrying out a search plan
Launching a boat
Operating a lifeboat
Using navigation aids
Applying phased approach techniques
Retrieving a victim from the water
Administering emergency care

Content

Rescuer role and responsibilities
Regulations and legal aspects
Safety equipment
Human behaviour, survival methods, and physical consequences
Planning a search and technical operations
Implementing equipment and tool maintenance
Handling personal protective equipment
Handling equipment: life jacket, lifeline, rescue boat

Evaluation

One 25-question written exam and an assessment of working knowledge: carrying out a rescue. The required passing grade is 80%. A supplemental exam is available.

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Standards, laws, and references

S-2.1 – Act respecting occupational health and safety
S-2.1, r. 13 – Regulation respecting occupational health and safety
Safety Code for the construction industry (CSTC)
Canada Shipping Act, 2001
Life-Saving Equipment Regulations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Coast Guard (2000), Small Craft Search and Rescue
Transport Canada (2014), Safe Boating Guide
NFPA 1006, Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents
NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services

All participants who have successfully completed the training will receive a certificate of competency.

Our certifications are recognized by the following:

Canadian Armed Forces
MELS
Transport Canada
SAAQ
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)

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