Leadership in Operations
at Water Rescue

To ensure coordinated work during watch duty and operations, Water Rescue works in teams of various sizes with corresponding leaders. Water Rescue trains these leaders itself through "Leadership in Operations" (FiE) courses. The task of the respective leaders is the coordinated execution of operations and the protection of rescue personnel.

General Tactical Leadership in Water Rescue Service - FiE I

This course provides basic training for leading small units of up to three persons.

Entry Requirements

- Minimum age 16 years
- Water rescuer qualification

Provider

- District Water Rescue

Duration

- 8 teaching units

Content

- Communication
- Personnel management
- Situation assessment
- Operation procedures

Watch Leader - Group Leader - FiE II

This course provides basic training for leading a watch station and managing teams during larger incidents.

Entry Requirements

- Minimum age 18 years
- Water rescuer qualification
- FiE I completed

Provider

- District Water Rescue

Duration

- 8 teaching units

Content

- The watch - preparation, execution and follow-up
- Rights, duties, insurance, regulations
- Operations during watch duty

SEG Leader Water Rescue Service - FiE III

This course provides basic training for leading rapid response groups in the water rescue service and cooperation with other aid organisations.

Entry Requirements

- Minimum age 21 years
- Water rescuer qualification
- FiE II completed
- At least 3 years operational experience in a rapid response group

Provider

- Water Rescue District

Duration

- 22 teaching units

Content

- Legal foundations
- Cooperation with third parties
- Leadership tools
- Tactical leadership in water rescue
- Psychosocial emergency aftercare
- Public relations
- Conducting exercises

Operations Leader Water Rescue Service - FiE IV

This course provides basic training for leading operations during major incidents.

Entry Requirements

- Minimum age 24 years
- Water rescuer qualification
- FiE III completed
- At least 3 years experience as SEG leader

Provider

- Wasserwacht Bayern

Duration

- 22 teaching units

Content

- Tactical leadership
- Planning exercises
- Cooperation in operational leadership
- Leadership and operational principles
- Public relations
- Preparing major events
- Practical exercises