Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator (SFRBO)
The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator training course is intended for emergency services or rescue teams who will be required to carry out rescues in a swiftwater and flood environment. This course incorporates all elements from the FRBO course and adds a swiftwater capability suitable for fast moving rivers and flash flood conditions. It is based on the philosophy of self-protection and application of low to high risk solutions.
Contact hours
40 hours
Prerequisites
- Must be a confident swimmer
- Minimum age: 18
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT)
Recertifies
- Flood Rescue Boat Operator (FRBO)
- Swiftwater Rescue Boat Operator (SRBO)
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator (SFRBO)
Recerted by
Taught by
- Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Boat Operator Instructor (SFRBOI)
- Swiftwater Rescue Boat Operator Instructor Trainer (SRBO-IT)
