Surf Rescue Manikin

The perfect training manikin for IRB driver training or tube/jet ski rescue. Letting you practise over and over, with no risk to a volunteer casualty! This dummy was developed with the cooperation of Surf Life Saving Australia as a water rescue dummy for IRB Racing, IRB driver training & Tube Rescue practice. After two years of development, several prototypes and extensive testing, they were delighted with the result. During the testing, the dummy was also found to be suitable for Jet Ski rescue training and other general rescue scenarios.

For IRB driver training, you can train year-round, in the roughest surf, close to the reef and in the coldest weather to practice those fast pickups as often as you like. This dummy never complains about the cold water, the aching arms and the sore shoulder or jaw from when the rescuer slightly misjudged the pickup! These manikins will provide uniformity in the size and weight of rescued casualties, an important factor in competitions. The problem for many SLS clubs is to find enough willing volunteers to act as patients for the IRB rescue teams for practice, especially during the colder months; consequently, skill development suffers. Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) competitions/training aims to:

• Allow crews to demonstrate their techniques and abilities to perform rescues.
• Bring crews together to discuss and improve IRB techniques and operations.
• Promote safety awareness techniques for the crew and patients in simulated rescue scenarios.