Not all medical cover is created equal. When you’re responsible for the safety of cast and crew, you need more than just a qualified paramedic – you need a medical professional who understands the unique environment of a production set.
Filming on, near, or around water introduces additional safety considerations that require specialist expertise. Paramedical Resources provides paramedics who are not only medically qualified but also trained as swift water rescue technicians, combining medical response capabilities with water rescue skills.
Whether you’re shooting on a river, lake, or coastal location, our team brings the equipment, qualifications, and experience to keep your production safe in and around water.
Our Water Safety Capabilities
Swift Water Rescue Qualified Paramedics
All our water safety personnel are fully qualified paramedics who have also completed swift water rescue technician training. This means they can provide both medical response and water rescue capabilities – a crucial combination when filming in aquatic environments.
Powerboat Level 2 Certification
Our team holds Powerboat Level 2 qualifications. This provides the flexibility to support coastal, open water, inland lakes and waterway filming while maintaining professional safety standards.
Comprehensive Water Safety Equipment
We maintain a full range of specialist equipment for water-based productions:
- 4.5 metre RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat)
- Rescue skids
- Rescue kayaks
- Paddle board
- Rescue equipped jet-ski
- Life vests and buoyancy aids (available for hire on a per-day basis)
Working In and Around Water
Our qualifications and experience allow us to work both in the water and from the shore, providing comprehensive coverage wherever your shoot takes you. From supporting swimmers and marine sequences to providing safety cover for waterside filming, we position ourselves to respond effectively to any water-related incident.