Flooding events are becoming more common in our communities. The 100-year flood has been happening every 3-5 years. Training for the urban environment needs to meet the increasing demand for this type of operation. Rescue teams need to understand the dynamic environment when our streets and towns are turned into raging rivers and lakes. This class will cover operations, scene size up, the rescue sequence, victim contact and assessment, and more. Specific training and planning are keys to a successful operation, the better detailed the preparation, the better chance of having a successful operation.

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