Specialist Water Rescue Services
Professional Rescue Teams for Construction, Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Specialist Rescue, operated by Medical & Water Safety Ltd, provides qualified water rescue personnel, rescue boats and emergency response support for construction and infrastructure projects across the UK.
Our teams deliver site-specific rescue arrangements for work on, in and near water, including bridge construction, river engineering, flood defence and marine operations.
Construction Water Rescue & Standby Teams
Specialist Rescue provides dedicated water rescue standby teams for construction, civil engineering and infrastructure projects involving work on, over or near water.
We support principal contractors and subcontractors undertaking bridge construction, riverbank maintenance, flood defence works, cofferdams, dredging and marine engineering operations.
Our rescue personnel combine specialist water rescue qualifications, rescue boat handling skills and emergency medical capabilities to support site-specific rescue arrangements.
We work alongside project managers and health and safety teams to establish suitable rescue resources, emergency response procedures and operational safety measures.
From short-duration maintenance works to long-term infrastructure projects, we can provide flexible water rescue cover tailored to the project's risks and requirements.
Rescue Boat Operations & Safety Cover
Specialist Rescue provides professional rescue boat operations and dedicated safety cover for construction, civil engineering, infrastructure and marine projects across the UK.
Our rescue boat teams can include personnel qualified in Rescue 3 Europe Rescue Boat Operator, Swiftwater Rescue Technician and Flood Rescue Boat Operator, providing enhanced rescue capabilities beyond basic powerboat handling.
We supply suitable rescue craft, qualified helms, rescue crew and specialist equipment according to the project's operating environment and risk assessment.
Our teams can support bridge construction, river maintenance, flood defence works, dredging, marine engineering and other activities requiring water-based emergency response arrangements.
We work alongside principal contractors and site management teams to establish appropriate rescue boat cover, emergency procedures and operational safety measures.
Swiftwater & Flood Rescue Services
Specialist Rescue provides qualified swiftwater and flood rescue personnel for construction, civil engineering, infrastructure and other operations involving moving water or flood-related hazards.
Our rescue teams can support bridge construction, river engineering, flood defence projects, weir operations and works where changing water conditions present additional risks.
Personnel can include Rescue 3 Europe Swiftwater Rescue Technicians, Flood Rescue Boat Operators and appropriately trained rescue crew, supported by specialist equipment suited to the operating environment.
We work with principal contractors and site management teams to develop site-specific rescue arrangements, emergency response procedures and appropriate rescue capability.
Our services can include dedicated rescue standby teams, rescue boat operations, water safety assessments and emergency planning support.
