Water & Ice Rescue

MI Firefighters Rescue 'Intoxicated' Swimmer from River

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:51:00 GMT

Firefighters rescued a swimmer who became stranded Thursday night while attempting to swim across the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Council's Goal Is to Safeguard Safety Standards for Divers

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:22:00 GMT

Andrea Zafares writes about the work of the Water Response Training Council, which hopes to be able to set at least some minimum instructor and training standards for public safety divers to stop at least the most egregious of safety issues.

Mustang Survival Supports Higgins and Langley Memorial and Education Fund at FDIC 2012

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:24:00 GMT

Mustang Survival will be supporting the Higgins and Langley Memorial and Education Fund at the 2012 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) to bring awareness about the increased need for water rescue professional education and preparedness.

Mustang Survival Showcases Innovative Water Rescue Solutions at FDIC 2012

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:08:00 GMT

Mustang Survival will be showcasing its latest solutions for water rescue professionals, including two brand new water rescue dry suits, at the 2012 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 16 - 21.

Fire Leaves Italian Cruise Ship Adrift

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:03:00 GMT

An Italian cruise liner carrying more than 1,000 people was adrift without power in the pirate-infested Indian Ocean on Monday after a fire erupted in its generator room.

WI Firefighters Participate in River Rescue

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:18:00 GMT

On Sunday, February 12, 2012 the Prairie du Sac (WI) Fire Department was dispatched along with the Sauk Prairie Ambulance Service and the Sauk Prairie Police Department at 3:11 in the afternoon to a reported kayaker who overturned in the Wisconsin River.

Video: Firefighter Rescues Dog from Icy CO Reservoir

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:19:00 GMT

See video of a firefighter plunging into an icy Colorado body of water to save a dog.

Innovative Rescue Pole Reduces Rescue Time While Increasing User Safety

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:16:00 GMT

Cutting edge UK rescue technology now available in the United States.

Alameda (CA) Fire Department Paramedics Cleared over Efforts in Drowning Case

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:04:00 GMT

Alameda (CA) Fire Department paramedics involved in the Memorial Day drowning death of an man did not act improperly, a state investigation found.

Rescue Mat by First Alert: Final Clearance, Savings on Product

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:08:00 GMT

First Alert Announces the Final Clearance of Rescue Mat for Water, Ice, Mud and Swamp Rescue with a savings of $4,000 while supplies last.

Paterson (NJ) Firefighters Save Man from Drowning in Water Rescue

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:15:00 GMT

A Paterson (NJ) man was clinging to a tree amidst the surging waters of the Passaic River in the wake of Hurricane Irene until firefighters finally managed to rescue him after several failed attempts on Tuesday.

PA FFs Save Man from Flooded Road

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:38:00 GMT

Firefighters were called to an area along Montgomery County creek to rescue a man from a flooded road in suburban Philadelphia early Sunday, according to reports.

UPDATE: NJ EMT Dies After Swift Water Rescue Attempt

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:36:00 GMT

Michael Kenwood, a New Jersey EMT, has died as a result of his injuries after being swept away by fast-moving water during a rescue attempt on Rosedale Road in Princeton, New Jersey, early Sunday morning, according to reports.

CPSC and USFA Warn About Deadly Dangers That Can Linger After Hurricane Irene Passes

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are warning residents in hurricane-impacted areas about the deadly dangers that can remain even after Hurricane Irene strikes.

mustang-survival-showcases-latest-solutions-at-FDIC

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:26:00 GMT

Aside from showcasing our complete line of water and ice rescue solutions, Mustang Survival will also be introducing its new Inspection and Maintenance Program to these professionals whose lives depend on well maintained and properly repaired products for optimal performance and safety.

Fort Lauderdale (FL) Technical Rescue Team Responds to Mutual Aid at Water Tower

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:00:20 GMT

Fort Lauderdale (FL) Fire-Rescue responded to a mutual aid request on October 8, 2010 when two men were reported trapped inside a 160-foot water tower in the City of Hollywood, Florida.

Scrapping Builds a Dive Team

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:40:40 GMT

The Grayson (KY) Volunteer Fire Department began an environmental cleanup to raise money for equipment for a their water rescue and recovery team.

Hovercraft to the Rescue

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:25:50 GMT

Mention the word “hovercraft” and people typically say, “Oh, I thought hovercraft disappeared a long time ago; they were too expensive to purchase and run.” But this is not so. New developments in hovercraft design have considerably reduced the initial outlay and operating costs and help improve safety for rescuers during flooding-, ice-, mud-, and sand-rescue situations. Hovercraft help rescuers reach victims more quickly.

Mustang Survival Showcases Rescue Solutions for Firefighters

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:55:00 GMT

Mustang Survival will be showcasing its complete line of rescue solutions for firefighters at FDIC 2010.

Establishing the Rope Rescue Anchor System

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:30:50 GMT

In any rope rescue operation, members must complete numerous steps from the initial response to the incident’s conclusion with the victim brought to safety. In a rope rescue operation, establishing an anchor point or anchor system is first and foremost, because the lives of all involved depend on it. The anchor is the basis for any successful rope rescue operation.