Water Rescue

An increased focus on water rescue worldwide means that Ruth Lee is the perfect place to find your new training partner.

SOLAS – The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. This includes mandatory Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drills such as Man Overboard.

Ruth Lee water rescue manikins are used by Navies worldwide, plus fire departments, specialist technical rescue teams, the Coastguard and Civil Defense teams. The Water Rescue range has been developed with assistance from expert rescue organisations including the British Navy, Surf Lifesaving Australian, RLSS UK, the RNLI and many more to ensure you have a training manikin to match the specifics of your own training.

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PRODUCTS

Advanced Water Rescue Toddler

Advanced Water Rescue Toddler

Age is one of the significant risk factors for drowning. Globally, the highest drowning rates are among children 1–4 years. It is a highly emotive issue that paramedics and other rescuers can now train for, with the first drowning simulation toddler.
Advanced Water Rescue Manikin

Advanced Water Rescue Manikin

Blending water rescue training and medical skills acquisition, the Advanced Water Rescue Manikin is a world-first for anyone involved in the rescue and resuscitation of drowned casualties.
Helicopter Winch Manikin

Helicopter Winch Manikin

A variant model of our popular Man Overboard manikin, the Helicopter Winch Manikin was designed in consultation with the experts at Bristow Helicopters UK to provide a solution for training horizontal lifts from the water.
Pool Rescue Training Manikin

Pool Rescue Training Manikin

The Pool Rescue manikin is transforming lifeguard training all around the world. This manikin has been designed in consultation with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) and is ideal for teaching a range of lifeguard skills and techniques.
Surf Rescue Training Manikins

Surf Rescue Training Manikins

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!
Search & Rescue Training Manikins

Search & Rescue Training Manikins

Used extensively by Police Forces and inland water rescue agencies where there is an emphasis on the search element of the training.
Offshore Training Manikins

Offshore Training Manikins

A valuable rescue training aide for offshore installations.
Body Recovery Training Manikins

Body Recovery Training Manikins

Realistic in size and weight; combined with a face and hair, this manikin is eerily close to a real body in an underwater environment.
Man Overboard Training Manikins

Man Overboard Training Manikins

Otherwise known as ‘Dead Fred’ - used extensively by NATO forces, British and US Navies, 100% of UK Fire Services and all the sea rescue agencies including The RNLI and Coastguards - NATO stock number available

ADVICE & ARTICLES

Unveiling FReD: Answering the Top 3 Questions About Our Revolutionary Water Rescue Device

Unveiling FReD: Answering the Top 3 Questions About Our Revolutionary Water Rescue Device

In the world of water rescue, every second counts. That's why we’re excited to be able to offer a pioneering piece ...
The Fast Rescue Device (FReD) – A Lifesaving Innovation for Water Rescue

The Fast Rescue Device (FReD) – A Lifesaving Innovation for Water Rescue

For over three decades, Ruth Lee Ltd has been at the forefront of creating world-leading rescue training manikins, ...
Levelling Up Lifeguard Training: Pool Rescue Manikin Approved for RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Levelling Up Lifeguard Training: Pool Rescue Manikin Approved for RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Exciting news has hit the lifeguard community as the Ruth Lee Pool Rescue Manikin receives official approval for ...
The Adventures of Fred: The Tale of a Missing Manikin

The Adventures of Fred: The Tale of a Missing Manikin

In the world of maritime training, safety is paramount. Training exercises involving manikins play a crucial role ...