Tentative Annoucement of V3 Course in Conjunction With BWRS

For more details please contact Kevin on kev...@caverescue.org.au but please see the annoucement below from Paul Campbell-Allen of BWRS below.

Expressions of interest for Vertical Rescue Training (V3). This course concentrates on vertical rescue -preparation and response including equipment selection, scene accessment, setup, performing rescue - access, casualty handling, stretchers, lifting and lowering.

Proposed dates: Sept. 26-27, Oct.10-11 and Nov.21-22 (assesment). Participation in all weekends is required with the exception of recertifications which require 1 weekend only.

Prerequisites: : VM qualified or demonstrable substantial vertical mobility experience [editor: that is full cave vertical skills], V3 Recertification personnel.

Location: Greater Sydney area

Please indicate your interest and commitment to attending the proposed weekends within the next 2 weeks by return email to this address.

At this stage, BWRS members and Cave Rescue members are being asked. In 2 weeks time,the course will be opened to other VRA squads.

regards
Paul C-A, Vertical Coordinator