Swiftwater and Flood Boat Rescue Operator Training

Buyer

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority

Estimated value

Value not stated

Location

Yorkshire and the Humber

Deadline

27 November 2026

Published

27 October 2026

Category

Safety training services

Trade

Training and education

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue requires a provider to deliver Swiftwater and Flood Boat Operator training to operational firefighters, covering initial acquisition, annual CPD, and recertification. Bidders must ensure all training, assessment, and certification comply with the NFCC Rescue Boat Code and DEFRA Module 4 requirements, including any future revisions.

Description from the notice

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (SYFR) requires a suitably qualified and competent training provider to deliver Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator training to operational firefighters. Training will be required for initial acquisition, annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and periodic recertification or reassessment. All training must meet the relevant Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Module 4 Boat Operator requirements and reflect current national guidance and recognised good practice for fire and rescue service water and flood rescue operations. All training, assessment and certification delivered under this contract must comply with the current National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Fire and Rescue Service Rescue Boat Code and relevant DEFRA Module 4 requirements, including any subsequent revisions, amendments or replacement guidance introduced during the contract period.