This workshop aims to provide an introduction to the specific knowledge and skills required for operational managers to be able to manage water and flood incidents
Key Audience:
Individuals who will manage teams of responders and rescuers at water and flood incidents, in particular Bronze/Silver Fire, Police and Ambulance service incident commanders, mountain rescue team leaders, Coastguard team leaders
Presenters:
Martin Bills, Nottinghamshire Fire & rescue Service
Martin Blunden, Hereford & Worcester F & R Service
Paul O'Sullivan, Rescue 3 (UK)
Rodney Sebregts, Rescue 3 (Benelux)
Workshop Timetable: October 18, 2007
09.00 - 09.15
Registration - Coffee
09.15 - 09.30
Workshop introductions
09.30 - 11.00
Session One: Underpinning Knowledge
Water and flood dynamics and hazards
Principles of water safety & rescue
Water rescue tactics - use of the TEMPO Model
PPE and specialist equipment for working in, on or near water
11.00 - 11.15
Coffee break
11.15 - 12.15
Session Two: Pre-planing and incident command
Pre-planning for water and flood incidents
Water rescue scene size-up and safety controls
Incident command at water rescues
Special considerations, ie weirs, vehicles in water, etc
Medical and welfare issues, including decontamination
12.15 - 13.15
Lunch
13.15 - 14.30
Session Three: Flood theory and management
Flood theory
Use of the SEA DEPTH model for flood management
Resources for flood events - team typing
14.30 - 14.45
Coffee
14.45 - 15.30
Session Four: Incident Management Exercises Experiences from the UK floods
of Summer 2007
