Training Minutes: Water Rescue Recon

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In this Training Minutes video, David Rhodes and company examine one of the more unique props at the Guardian Centers–the flood village–and share tips on flood water recon, boat choice, water contamination, navigating hazards in the water, and more.

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Training Minutes: Victim Trapped on Rail Platform

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Training Minutes: Rescuing a Victim Trapped in a Steel Collapse

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Training Minutes: Victim Removal from Concrete Collapse

Training Minutes: Getting to the Victim in a Concrete Collapse

Training Minutes: Car Hanging from Parking Deck

Training Minutes: Locating a Victim in a Concrete Collapse Scenario

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