Starts at
Saturday, 13 March, 2021 - 07:00
Ends at
Saturday, 13 March, 2021 - 16:00
Duration
9 hours
Water skills day joining RT3, RT5 (both auckland) and RT15 lead by Dan from Rescue3.
Transport can be sorted out this Thursday night at training.
Below is info from Dan
Hi all,
The plan for the 13th is as below.
Morning
08:00 at Scout's Hall, 12 Waterhouse Str. Kawerau
- Meet and Greet
- Introductions
- PPE and Team Equipment
- Scene management and responder safety
Dry Throw Bagging
Shallow water techniques
Defensive and Aggressive swimming
Lunch (BYO)
12:00 - 12:30
Scenarios
12:30 - 15:00
These scenarios are based on actual hazards found on the Tarawera River around Kawerau.
PPE & Team Equipment
As per your issued PPE kit
Basic rigging equipment
Raft / RDC / Sled
I will bring sufficient PFDs, helmets and throw bags for those responders without PPE.
Objectives
- Create an open learning environment where those with water response and rescue training can practice and maintain skills
- Encourage interagency training to respond to water related events
- Discuss best practice in regards of water response and rescue
- Share experiences attending water incidents
We look forward to spending a good day in Kawerau with you.
Kind Regards
Dan Manzano
Director
Rescue 3 New Zealand
