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RAID Lessons Management Model

The presentation by Dr Steve Glassey at the 2023 Global Animal Disaster Management Conference discusses the use of artificial intelligence, specifically Dante AI, in managing and learning from past events. In this presentation, he unveils the world’s first AI integrated lessons management system for disaster management, Real-time Artificially Intelligent Doctrine (RAID).

Swiftwater Scholar

Go beyond being a technician, become a scholar! Swiftwater Scholar® is a unique masterclass experience for existing swiftwater rescue technicians to take them to the next level through an intensive programme covering a wide range of contemporary theory and practice lessons including at least six of the following modules: IPSQA Swiftwater Technician Assessment (Part B) […]

Swiftwater Rescue Operator

For practical sign off.

Swiftwater Rescue Technician Vehicle (SRTV®) Specialist

For practical sign off.

TIPS: Targeted Incident Planning System

This one hour online webinar provides a short course on how to use the Targeted Incident Planning System (TIPS) developed by Dr Steve Glassey and how to apply within an incident response as well as day-to-day planning. This course is available in face-face format through accredited trainers, contact us for further information.

Dog Bite Prevention for Emergency Service Workers

This one hour online webinar provides a short course on how to stay safe around dogs, aimed at those entering properties and households that have dogs unknown to the student. In this recorded presentation, former Animal Control Officer and SPCA Inspector Dr Steve Glassey gives advice on how to interact with unfamiliar dogs and minimise […]

Animal Emergency Management Fundamentals

This five hour online course provides contemporary insight to why taking an animal-inclusive disaster resilience approach has benefits to both human and animals. In a series of presentations, case studies and readings, presenter Dr Steve Glassey gives an insight on why animals matter in disasters. This course is available in face-face format through accredited trainers, […]

Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus (SWBA®) Instructor

Pre-requisites: Current swiftwater technician instructor certification (recognized i.e. IPSQA, PSI, PUASAR002, DEFRA Module 3, NFPA etc), and; Current certification to Rescue Diver (i.e. PADI , SSI etc) Approved Filler or locally approved OSHA course if applicable Occupational Diver approval by local regulator if applicable SWBA Country Specific Law Exam if applicable

Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus (SWBA®) Operator

Swiftwater Breathing Apparatus Operator is a blended mode course to become approved operator of SWBA®. Co-requisites: Current swiftwater technician certification (recognized i.e. IPSQA, PUASAR002, DEFRA Module 3, NFPA etc), and; Current certification to ISO 24801-1 or higher (supervised diver). The above must be uploaded as part of this course and be able to be publicly […]

e-SROV® Swiftwater Rescue Operator Vehicle (online)

e-SRTV® is the online element of the proprietary course SRTV®: Swiftwater Rescue Technician Vehicle. Pre-requisite: PSI Swiftwater Responder to Technician Upgrade This 5 hour online course is aimed at swiftwater operators wanting to learn more about rescues from vehicles in swift and flood water environments. Learning objectives This online course covers the following: Myth busting […]

e-SRTV® Swiftwater Rescue Technician Vehicle (online)

Swiftwater Responder to Technician Gap Training

Pre-requisite: PSI Swiftwater Responder Plus course completion. This 2-3 hour online course is aimed at those who have completed the PSI Introduction to Swiftwater Responder Plus (swiftwater responder plus technician skills) course and wanting to complete the remaining theory requirements of the PSI Swiftwater Rescue Technician course. Learning objectives This online course covers the following: […]

Introduction to Swiftwater Responder (online)

This 8 hour online course is aimed at those who plan to attend a Swiftwater Responder course and complete theory requirements prior. The course is useful to emergency service workers who may be responded to a flood or swiftwater rescue incident. This online course covers the following: River and flood hydrology, environmental care and biosecurity […]

Introduction to the ECHO Swiftwater Risk Assessment Tool

ECHO Multi-hazard incident risk assessment tool for swiftwater and flood rescue This 45-60 minute online course is aimed at emergency responders who may arrive first on-scene to a swiftwater or flood rescue incident and required to undertake an ECHO assessment to determine the risk of the incident and identify what level of expertise may be […]

River Safety (online) for Outdoor Recreationalists

This 2 hour online course is aimed at those who may recreate around rivers such as swimmers, anglers and hikers. A digital certificate is issued upon completion of the course and quiz. This course is not suitable for those working around floodwater or emergency services. Learning objectives: This course covers river features, hazard identification, river crossing planning […]

Flood Worker Safety (online) for Support Agencies

This 4 hour online course is aimed at those who need to work around flood waters during emergencies such as utility workers, drainage contractors, storm water/flood engineers, hydrologists, and others that have a key function to support local emergency management arrangements in New Zealand. A digital certificate is issued upon completion of the course and […]