SAFE® COURSES
Continuing EducationHigh Specialisation
Continuous Training & Advanced Specialization In Swiftwater and Flood Rescue, ongoing training is essential to ensure safety and operational effectiveness during emergencies.
SAFE®️ provides a comprehensive and highly specialized training portfolio. Access to these advanced courses is restricted to individuals who already hold SRT (Swiftwater Rescue Technician) certification.
Among the most in-demand courses are:
- RVW – Vehicle Rescue from Water
- WR – Rescue in Low-Head Dams and Hydraulic Structures
- Flood Rescue Operations with Boats, and many more.
Courses are available in Italy and worldwide.
CERTIFICATION Rescue 3
High Specialisation, choose the training you need
Rescue of submerged vehicles in Rivers / Canals
CERTIFICATION Rescue3™ - (RVW) - Rescue From Vehicles in Water
RVW is a specific course for rescuing a car that has fallen into a canal/river and submerged vehicles in a flood environment. A must especially for fire brigades and all professional rescuers.
The course consists of an initial half-day theory session in which we see the problems of a vehicle in water and possible solutions low to high risk for rescuers. With acar semi-submerged in currentwe then move on to the practical part in which the vehicle stabilisation techniques (or caravan...), the techniques of access, of extraction and of evacuation of the victim(s).
2 days.
Classroom theory, practice, scenarios.
Good physical condition and swimming skills, WRT PRO - SRT or SRT A certification.
Rescue professionals (Fire Brigade, Military, Civil Defence, Red Cross, other rescue organisations and groups, ...).
As the standard is constantly evolving, the RVW certification is valid for 3 years. For maintenance, the entire course must be repeated.
Rescue in Artificial Barriers
CERTIFICATION Rescue3™ - (WR)- Weir Rescue
Poter working safely in artificial weirs/barriers is a must especially for fire brigades and all professional rescuers.
The course consists of an initial half-day theory session in which we see the problems of a rescue of a victim trapped in a weir and the possible solutions from low to high risk for rescuers.
We then move on to the practical part where they are rehearsed and experiment with access techniques, stabilisation and extraction of a danger victim(s) trapped in an artificial barrier, using low to high risk techniques and using equipment as simple as throwing ropes and as complex as Reach tools, inflated fire hoses.
This course and RVW (vehicle rescue) are indispensable for highly specialised rescuers.
2 days.
Theory, practice, scenarios.
Excellent physical condition and swimming skills, WRT PRO, WRT A - SRT or SRT A certification. And a tough course, especially psychologically.
Rescue professionals (Fire Brigade, Military, Civil Defence, Red Cross, other rescue organisations and groups...), but also recommended for canoeists, rafting, canyoning and hydrospeed guides.
Highly specialised: Rescue from bridges and use of the inflated fire hose
High Specialisation - Rescue from bridges and with inflated fire hose
It is a very interesting course for teams that have to respond to rescues on very wide rivers and from bridges using 'reach throw' techniquestherefore without necessarily having to enter the water.
2 days.
Theory, practice, scenarios.
Good physical condition and swimming skills, SRT or advanced level.
Rescue professionals (Fire Brigade, Military, Civil Defence, Red Cross, other rescue organisations and groups...).
The certification is valid for three years.
Watercraft Rescue - River and Flood. Basic module
CERTIFICATION Rescue3™ - SPBH - Swiftwater Paddle Boat Handling - Basic Module
Basic course to learn how to manoeuvring a boat such as rafts and sleds in a flooded environment. It consists of 2 very practical days, in which the most common difficulties in flood relief with boats (approaching a bridge pylon, evacuating flooded houses and much more). The teachers, in addition to being Rescue 3 instructorsare also guides e instructors for the Italian Rafting Federation.
2 days.
Theory, practice, scenarios.
Good physical condition and swimming ability, SFR certification or higher.
Rescue professionals (Fire Brigade, Military, Civil Defence, Red Cross, other rescue organisations and groups...).
As the standard is constantly evolving, the SPBH certification is valid for 3 years. For maintenance, the entire course must be repeated.
Watercraft Rescue - River and Flood. Advanced Module
Beyond SPBH - Swiftwater Paddle Boat Handling - Advanced Module
Advanced course for theuse of a boat as a raft and sled as a rescue platform in a flood environment. Having acquired the basic with the SPBH basic module, more complex scenarios are proposed, such as accessing a submerged car in a current, rescuing in artificial barriers, recovering a body in difficult areas. SRT and SPBH certifications are mandatory and it is highly recommended to have achieved SRT Advanced.
3 days.
Theory, practice, scenarios.
Good physical condition and swimming ability, SFR certification or higher.
It is necessary to have obtained SPBH
Rescue professionals (Fire Brigade, Military, Civil Defence, Red Cross, other rescue organisations and groups...).
As the standard is constantly evolving, the SPBH certification is valid for 3 years. For maintenance, the entire course must be repeated.
Multi-agency training
High Specialisation - Multi-Agency Exercises
If the programmes proposed here do not fully meet your needs, please do not hesitate to contact us: we will construct a seminar or 'ad hoc' exercises.
If you have requests in the field of river/flood rescue that go beyond what we offer, please contact us anyway.
We are not 'all-rounders', but in more than 30 years of experience in the industry, we have developed quite a large network of knowledge and can most likely recommend the best addresses for you.
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MILESTONES
Our strengths
Localisation
You can take the courses at home. S.A.F.E.® is organised to carry out the courses everywhere, provided the right environmental conditions are in place!
Standard
The Rescue 3 standard is taught in the same way in 72 countries worldwideIt is recognised by OSHA, NFPA, DEFRA.
Simplicity
We teach simple and effective techniques, achievable with essential equipment.
We prioritise knowledge of the environment in which we operate.
We do NOT sell equipment
Training, we help companies develop technical equipment, but we are NOT tied to any brand, precisely in order to have the freedom to choose the ideal equipment parts for each specific task.
Learning through play
River rescue means knowing how to move well in the water and expand our comfort zone.
This is done through many exercises and playing. Our courses are theoretical, but above all practical
We learn with a smile!
Consultancy
We offer solutions for the specific critical issues you have to respond to. Whenever possible, we try not to disrupt your habits and adapt to the equipment you usually use, as long as it complies with current regulations. We always seek the simplicity.
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