Professional Rescue

The latest State of the Climate report published today [Thursday 22 August 2024] confirms that 2023 was a record year for a whole suite of climate indicators.https://ametsoc.net/sotc2023/SoCin2023_FullReport.pdf
We must act now to plan and discuss our responses including to flood risk situations. Book now at: https://www.floodfighters2024.com/event-details

As well as climate policies and investments, we need to prepare for the worst – why we’re holding Floodfighters 2024, 5 November 2024, RNLI College, UK. Rising seas: Coastal communities around the world are increasingly alarmed by the rising sea levels and frequent coastal floods. Since 1900, average sea levels have risen by nearly 21 centimeters, at an average rate of 1.7 millimeters per year, which has doubled over the past two decades reaching a rate of up to 3.7 millimeters per year. Without climate policies and investments, projections indicate that mean sea levels could rise by up to 1 meter (m) by 2100.

Rising seas: Building resilience against coastal flooding in Asia and the Pacific Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.

Severe thunderstorms and flooding drive disaster losses in the first half of 2024. With America, prominent once again in the loss statistics for the first half-year. In addition, there has been flooding in regions where it is extremely rare, such as Dubai. Another excellent paper ahead of what we will talk about at "Floodfighters 2024" on 5 November 2024 at the RNLI College, UK.

Severe thunderstorms and flooding drive disaster losses in the first half of 2024 Analyses of long-term trends indicate that the risks emanating from severe weather events are changing. More frequent and intense weather-related disasters translate into higher claims payments for insurers.

Risk of floods from tropical storms is increasing due to climate change and human development. Maps of past flood extents can aid in planning and mitigation efforts to decrease flood risk. Satellite imagery and the Random Forest algorithm are a reliable combination to map flood extents. However, this combination is not usually applied to urban areas. Read this excellent paper which should greatly assist, together with improving response such what we will talk about at "Floodfighters 2024" on 5 November 2024 at the RNLI College, UK.

Quantifying urban flood extent using satellite imagery and machine learning - Natural Hazards Abstract The risk of floods from tropical storms is increasing due to climate change and human development. Maps of past flood extents can aid in planning and mitigation efforts to decrease flood risk. In 2021, Hurricane Ida slowed over the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States and released unpre...

Stop Press! We have new dates for International Floodfighters 2024 - now on at 5 and 6 November 2024!

Interesting articles - and why we need "International Floodfighters 2024" : Using the past to plan for the future isn't enough.
Traditionally, officials planning for hazards like hurricanes have relied on records of past events to guide their decisions. However, this approach assumes that the climate is stable, and that just isn't the case.

Hurricanes don’t stop at the coast – these mountain towns know how severe inland flood damage can be, and they’re preparing In 1955, Diane became known as the first billion-dollar storm. The compound impacts prompted Congress to fund major studies of hurricane meteorology and protection efforts.

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Rowan University climate scientist Dr. Andra Garner last year documented that Atlantic Hurricanes, like current storm Beryl, have developed faster and with greater strength over the past 50 years. Floods? http://floodfighters2024.com for discussions https://www.preventionweb.net/news/climate-scientist-suggests-fast-escalation-megastorms-beryl?utm_source=PreventionWeb+Newsletter&utm_campaign=6602f4eec0-PreventionWeb+Newsletter%3A+news+and+blogs+%28weekly%29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b73053c1c6-6602f4eec0-363966626

Climate scientist suggests fast escalation of megastorms like Beryl Rowan University climate scientist Dr. Andra Garner last year documented in the journal Scientific Reports that Atlantic Hurricanes, like the current storm Beryl, have developed faster and with greater strength over the past 50 years.

Global mean sea level rose 7.8 inches from 1901 to 2018, according to the latest IPCC reports. Sea levels have been rising faster since the late 1960s, and human activities are the primary cause. Come to www.floodfighters2024.com and participate.
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/chapter/chapter-9/

Chapter 9: Ocean, Cryosphere and Sea Level Change .

Cat 6 Hurricanes have arrived, most hurricane fatalities are from storm surge and flooding. No preparation, outcome chaos. Come to www.floodfighters2024.com and learn from case studies.
https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2322597121 #:~:text=A%20%E2%80%9Ccat%206%E2%80%9D%20hurricane%2C,impacts%E2%80%94have%20exceeded%20that%20threshold

Cat 6 hurricanes have arrived | PNAS Cat 6 hurricanes have arrived

We have great presenters at International Floodfighters 2024 including Mr. Bart Strijker (MSc) - PhD candidate at Technical University of Delft and Flood risk management consultant at HKV.
Who will present on a “Case Study of 2021 Summer Floods in Europe.” Vital information as we prepare for future disaster response. See https://www.floodfighters2024.com/

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Global flood response strategies at International Floodfighters Conference 2024 in the UK The International Floodfighters Conference 2024 is inviting delegates from various disciplines to engage with fellow floodfighters and the small search and

International Floodfighters 2024 has been set for 6 and 7 August 2024. Information at: www.floodfighters2024.com

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International Floodfighters 2024 has been set for 6 and 7 August 2024. Details to follow.

Earlier this week we couldn’t resist a quick “test” in the dark as part the “Multi-layered SAR” project using the small handheld Thermal Image Camera (TIC) courtesy of https://nvuk.co.uk/ - was again lost and found! Great images, and work in progress getting to grip with all the variables. Already we see great prospects in its contribution.

Lovely morning today with colleagues carrying out serious servicing of the trailer and fitting great Railblaza bases which can take for example "nav lights" and camera mounts etc onto Mariner engine covers – great work by the Rescue Technician volunteers.

Our “Multi-layered SAR” work with the UAVs, TIC, ROVs, Garmin sonar and RailBlaza kit & great work space of Roto-Tech Kontra 400 SAR boat (Specialist Small Craft https://lnkd.in/eY4DbQ8V) advances again with our newly developed ‘SAR Craft Sonar System for Search and Rescue (SAR) - 2x Day Course’ to share what we learned.
Note to SAR Units: we can supply all this fantastically capable equipment to SAR units – including Garmin and RailBlaza kit from SMG Europe (www.smgeurope.com) – this is very cost effective equipment – email us for a Quote: [email protected] or for details.

For the “Multi-layered SAR” work and all the kit of UAVs aerial and sub surface, Garmin and RailBlaza etc. another aspect is about to be researched using a small handheld Thermal Image Camera (TIC) courtesy of https://nvuk.co.uk/ - really interested to see how this can assist in the IVS stages of a search together with all the other kit – more amendments to the SOPs! We’ll report back in due time.
Note to SAR Units: for any of this kit or details email us for information: [email protected]

Congratulations to the Wessex Rescue & Dorset Search Dogs & 'Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service' members who recently qualified or requalified or achieved "CPD" accreditation under very cold sometimes rain overcast conditions on a DEFRA Module 3 organised by us (Professional Rescue) at the Cardiff International White Water Centre. They all passed their Flood/Water Rescue Technician training including vehicle in-water rescues. The challenges came thick and fast at different ‘Stations’ set on the white water course including “Tension Diagonals”, some great rescue of in-water casualties scenarios set by the outstanding Instructors. Instructors with a huge work rate ethos and creative tactics were from: Wessex Rescue (affiliated to SLSGB Flood Rescue Service) and colleagues from "D&W FRS" - superb professionalism! Wow what a day, very well done and the biggest of “thank you's” to everyone but especially the Instructors!

Professional Rescue RYA Training Centre had a fantastic w'end at Dinghy show talking to dozens of great people about Kontra rescue/safety boats from https://www.facebook.com/specialistsmallcraft & how they can positively influence the safety of their Centres or Clubs with the crafts unique features! Its a great powerboat training craft with lots of room around the helm for the Instructor!

Our Professional Rescue Academy RYA Powerboat scheme Instructors attended the weekend's RYA Training Conference at Oxford, reminded us all of the privilege of face to face meetings and the human contact. With great information and "CPD" being given and absorbed, to be used when we provide this training as a prerequisite for 'Rescue Boat Helm' training including DEFRA Module 4 Courses

Many have asked what sonar kit we used for recent “Multi-layered SAR” research on the Roto-Tech Kontra 400 SAR boat (supplied by Specialist Small Craft www.specialistsmallcraft.co.uk). So today before return of kit to SMG Europe (www.smgeurope.com) for updates etc. Took a picture of Garmin Sonar, SMG kit and Railblaza kit laid out and I’m proud to say that our company is able to supply such fantastically capable equipment to SAR units (Email us: [email protected] for details)

Operationally improving the rescue inflatable craft - details matter - the all new ProR Jet-430. Innovation details: for rescue tactics? Included: flat bow for friction locks – yes! Great cushioned deck space for stretcher when seats stowed – yes! Can be driven by outboard engine with ‘Jet drive’ – safety and shallow water operations. More to come!

More on improving the rescue inflatable craft - details matter - the all new ProR Jet-430. Innovation details for safety: crew handling? Included: more carry handles – nine yes 9! Where needed and at stern to share load better, where engine/boat weight greatest. Lots of internal – easier to move about - lots of external lifeline for those needing initial assistance. Can be driven by outboard engine with ‘Pump Jet’ – less physical effort on helm and safety - a totally enclosed rotor. More to come!

More details on our project to improve our rescue inflatable craft offering - the all new ProR Jet-430. Innovation to the fore: Greater comfort/security for ? Included: greater internal height, lots of internal , not hard but CUSHIONING floor Can be driven by outboard engine with ‘Pump Jet’ or ‘Jet’ drives. More to come!

Latest project, improving our rescue inflatable craft offering - the all new ProR Jet-430. Where did design start? Greater comfort/room for ? Included: internal 1.0m internal length 3.21m Can be driven by outboard engine with ‘Pump Jet’ or ‘Jet’ drives. More later!

WaterSave 2023 9 August 2023 - can book at bit.ly/44ymU6j fantastic lineup to share knowledge from HM Coastguard, SLSGB, SMG Europe, Garmin, Specialist Small Craft & RotoTech Boats, ePropulsion, Professional Rescue & Rescue South’s Pump Jet, Safequip Ltd, Mantsbrite’s Fifish, Aquaeye and RescueBouy’s MarenFasty with great presentations and demos!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwGqlZ43poY&t=169s

MAREN FASTY - REMOTE CONTROLLED RESCUE BUOY & SELFPROPELLED LIFERING MAREN FASTY saves lives! The MAREN FASTY is a very easy-to-use, remote-controlled or self-propelled rescue swimming robot, which was developed and manufactu...