Firefighters training to meet more flood rescue calls

The video discusses the water rescue training in North Wales, highlighting its importance for fire officers and paramedics. It emphasizes the challenges and realism involved in the training, as well as the increased demand on emergency services due to frequent flooding in the UK. The video also covers the significant investment in flood response resources and the extension of training to various emergency services like the RNLI, RSPCA, and police.

What is one of the main challenges faced by participants in the water rescue course?

• Learning to operate rescue vehicles

• Gaining respect for the water's power

• Memorizing safety protocols

• Understanding the theory of water currents

What has caused an increased demand on emergency services in the UK?

• Increased road accidents

• More medical emergencies

• A rise in fire incidents

• Frequent flooding

How much funding was allocated to rescue teams until 2017?

• £1 million

• £2.5 million

• £10 million

• £5 million

Which organization is NOT mentioned as part of the emergency services collaboration?

• RNLI

• RSPCA

• Police

• Ambulance Service

What is the hope of officers regarding the skills learned in water rescue training?

• To use them frequently

• To never have to use them

• To teach them to others

• To improve them annually