Vehicle in the waterRealistic practice in every position
A vehicle that ends up in the water rarely comes to rest neatly on its wheels. At BC-opleidingen a fire-service team dives on a real vehicle that is lowered into the water by crane in any desired position: on its nose, on its side or on its roof.
Realistic and fully conditioned
A vehicle that ends up in the water rarely comes to rest neatly on its wheels. At BC-opleidingen a fire-service team dives on a real vehicle that is lowered into the water by crane in any desired position: on its nose, on its side or on its roof. The depth is infinitely adjustable from the surface down to 15 metres.
In this way the search, reconnaissance and recovery procedure (OD21 · IKB 207) is practised under constantly changing, true-to-life conditions — fully conditioned.
Vehicle in the water in pictures
A real vehicle is lowered into the water by crane in the desired position — in the conditioned indoor pool or outdoors on location.
Three entry positions
For each training scenario the vehicle is lowered into the water in the desired position. Every position places different demands on the team and forces a different approach and search strategy.
On the nose
Front end down, rear end high; climbing along a steeply pitched body.
On the side
Stable side position; approaching doors and windows on an unnatural plane.
On the roof
Upside down; searching while disoriented and freeing a casualty in an inverted position.
Why train here
Conditioned and safe
Controlled location, crane-operated water entry and repeatable scenarios.
Depth 0–15 m, infinitely adjustable
From surface work to a depth scenario within the same training day.
Real vehicle, any position
Nose, side or roof, set to the learning objective.
True to practice
Search methods, reconnoitring/searching the vehicle and recovering the casualty (OD19/20/21).
Certified supervision
Dive team leader and instruction team, decompression facility on site.
Want to know more or schedule a session?
This training is available to fire-service dive teams and dive crews — as an initial course, as a refresher or as bespoke team training. Get in touch to discuss the options.