Welcome to the official website of the Inland Flood Rescue Association.
What is IFRA?
The Inland Flood Rescue Association, which was established in 2008, aims to become the representative voice of swift water and flood rescue teams from across the United Kingdom.
Our objectives are:-
To maintain and enhance our relationship with government and other bodies to the benefit of member water rescue teams within the UK.
To obtain a seat on UK SAR to represent water rescue teams within the UK.
To provide support for developing water rescue teams within the voluntary sector and give advice and guidance on providing a professional accredited rescue service.
To co-ordinate and provide information on specialist approved teams available to the emergency services within the UK.
To provide advice and assistance to its members on matters of insurance, qualifications and current legislation.
To develop and improve methods of water rescue.
To test, evaluate, and endorse/ report on new equipment for IFRA members.
To provide technical information on all aspects of water rescue for IFRA members.
To share information, training and provide support to IFRA teams as required.
To enable IFRA teams to obtain equipment and insurance at discounted rates.
To apply for grants, support and equipment for the mutual benefit of IFRA members.
