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Niagara Falls (NY) Swift Water Team Readies for Rescues: ‘We’ll Be Prepared When the Time Comes’
The Niagara Falls Fire Department's swift-water team has not responded to a live rescue since it was formed last year.
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WATCH | Richfield (WI) FD Rescues Parks Employee Trapped in Truck Submerged in Swift Water
Swift water rescue personnel rigged specialized rope lines and deployed a Rapid Deployment Craft (RDC) to reach the vehicle.
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UPDATED | Assistant Fire Chief ‘Died a Hero’ During Swift Water Rescue, MO Officials Say
Assistant Fire Chief Matt Tobben with the Boone County Fire Protection District died while trying to save two people.
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WATCH | Dive Team Undergoes Swiftwater Training by South Metro (CO) Fire Rescue
Wearing a personal flotation device around water is recommended, as this simple precaution can make a significant difference.
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Geeseytown Community (PA) Fire Company Takes Delivery of New Rescue Boat
The Zodiac Milpro 400, and Tohatsu 30-hp pump-jet motor gives the water rescue team a boat designed for quick maneuvering in flood waters.
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Fluid Watercraft Launches New Search and Rescue Boats
Fluid Watercraft, a rigid hull inflatable boat manufacturer, to debut its newest line of purpose-built search and rescue boats at FDIC.
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Swift Water and Flood Water Rescue Techniques and Equipment
Rescues in swift water are fraught with challenges for firefighters when compared to flooding situations, where the water is static or slow moving.
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