Rescue experts from around the world have convened at the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Flood Rescue Symposium this weekend, where they are testing their skills in simulated flood environments.
Fast-moving flood water is one of the most dangerous natural environments rescue personnel can work in, and the Whitewater Training Facility – where the Symposium is held – provides a setting in which first response agencies can practice for the real thing.
Held over three days, the Flood Symposium is led by the state’s principal flood response agency, the NSW SES, and hosts representatives from…
