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New Guide for Guide for Performance of a River/Flood/Swift Water Rescuer Level III
1. Scope
This guide covers minimum requirements for performance of a river/flood/swift water rescuers who performs rescues from rivers, creeks, streams, ditches and other similar bodies of water; assists with support for rescue divers; and provide initial patient care at a river emergency.
Keywords
Water rescue, river rescue, flood rescues, swift water rescue, water rescuer, river rescuer, swift water rescuer, floods, river
Rationale
This guide was developed by the emergency personnel who respond to these emergencies as part of their jobs.