Niagara Falls (NY) Swiftwater Team Readies for Rescues
Niagara Falls firefighters participated in a recent swiftwater rescue training session at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Inside the Pigeon Forge (TN) Fire Department
Constance York takes a look at the growth of the Pigeon Forge Fire Department and some of the obstacles its firefighters face.
MO Assistant Chief Dies During Swiftwater Rescue
The assistant chief for the Boone County (MO) Fire Protection District died during rescue operations in a flood, according to online reports.
SWIFTWATER: Key to Command and Control at Water Rescues
Effective command and control of swiftwater rescue involves 10 steps. Greg Merrell provides a mnemonic for incident commanders.
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Training Minutes: Water Rescue: Throw Bags
Chief Chad Murphy of Sea Bright (NJ) Fire Rescue reviews the training progression for throw bags, packing and deployment details, and more.
Open Water Rescue for Fire Departments
Spring Lake (NJ) Deputy Chief Jack Gramlich and Sea Bright (NJ) Fire Chief Chad Murphy discuss some aspects of water rescue for fire departments.
The Dirty Dozen of Swiftwater Rescue
The Dirty Dozen are the 12 most common human error conditions that may precede accidents. Greg Merrell on how they apply to water rescue.
Dramatic Swiftwater Escape, Passaic, New Jersey
Robert Policht and James Kovacs offer this detailed account of a July 2020 rescue and vehicle recovery during a major flooding event that took place…
Swiftwater Rescue: Are We Ready?
With properly trained and equipped personnel dedicated to the mission, agencies can put together a competent water rescue team, writes Greg Merrell.
‘Mother of Swiftwater Rescue’ Honored with Service to Society Award
Nancy Rigg, who lost her fiance to a raging CA river, helped bring the issue of river safety to the attention of the public and…
HELICOPTER OPERATIONS IN SWIFTWATER RESCUES
The use of improved helicopter-based swiftwater and flood rescue methods can save lives that might otherwise be lost to the effects of flash floods, slow-rise…
For swiftwater, surf, and ice rescues the RESCUE ROCKET from Rescue Solutions International
For swiftwater, surf, and ice rescues the RESCUE ROCKET from Rescue Solutions International delivers a self-inflating sling with a 2,200-pound line up to 200 feet.…
