Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Water Safety and Water Rescue Capabilities

There are two levels within this.

Level One
All crews are trained to work safely near water and are provided with suitable equipment to assist with situations where people are in difficulty in a water situation.

Picture of Basic Water Safety Training



















Level Two
Selected stations have been trained to offer a full water rescue capability......

Picture of Wading in Water Rescue Techniques














......involving crew members working in ‘swiftwater’ with the use of inflatable boats.

Picture of Boat Tethering System for Water Rescues in Moving Water.