Water Rescue Considerations for EMS (v2)

Course overview

Water emergencies are complex situations that require constant scene assessment and management. EMS responders play a pivotal role in caring for patients and rescuers at the scene, providing critical local knowledge and thorough pre-incident planning expertise. This course helps EMS personnel identify water rescue hazards, understand their role and safety issues surrounding water rescue, and reviews how to work cooperatively with local specialty and supportive resources to increase the likelihood of a positive outcome to these events.