Water Rescue: The Search for a Missing or Submerged Swimmer
Spring Lake (NJ) Assistant Chief Jack Gramlich explains "Code-X" and procedures to deal with incidents involving missing or submerged swimmers in open water environments.
Water Rescue
Fire departments operating near bodies of water may need to consider specialized training for dealing with the risks presented by these features of the landscape. Whether it’s open water or swiftwater scenarios, dive rescue teams, or flood rescue, check out articles and videos on the various subdisciplines involved in the world of water rescue.
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OH Teen Dies After Falling Through Ice on Pond
A 16-year-old boy died Wednesday after he fell through the ice on a pond in Wayne County.
Five-Person Film Crew Falls Through Ice in MA
Acton Fire and Police responded to Nara Park after receiving 911 calls that multiple people had fallen through the pond’s ice.
ME 12-Year-Old Rescued After Falling Through Ice
A 12-year-old fell through the ice on Graham Lake on Sunday before being rescued roughly three-quarters of a mile from land.
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Generation Engine: Coastal Issues
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CT Firefighters Participate in Harrowing Rescue of Eight People Trapped Aboard Boat Taking on Water
Eight people were rescued from a boat that lost power and all control off the shore of East Haven on Tuesday night in treacherous conditions.
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Indianapolis Firefighters Rescue Two from Island in White River
Indianapolis Fire Department firefighters successfully rescued two men stranded on a small island in the White River early Monday morning.
Flash Flooding Blamed for Five Deaths in MO
A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains.
More Than 200 Dead After Flooding in Spain
Historic flash floods swept through towns in Spain, killing at least 205 people.
Funeral Services Set for Second SC Firefighter Killed During Hurricane Helene
The service for Landon Bodie, an 18-year-old from Leesville, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Batesburg-Leesville High School Fine Arts Center.
Power Outages Persist in Wake of Helene; Death Toll Continues to Rise
Many residents of the Carolinas still lacked running water, cell service, and electricity Wednesday as rescuers searched for people who were unaccounted for.
San Francisco Firefighters Rescue Five People from Boat
The San Francisco Fire Department rescued five people from a boat that was taking on water as it was rocked by rough surf on Sunday.
Focus Turns to Devastated Western NC Communities Following Helene
Businesses and homes along the Swannanoa River were destroyed by Helene, which hit Florida as a hurricane before it dumped historic rain totals in western North Carolina.
Supplies Rushed to Communities Isolated by Helene; Death Toll Surpasses 100
A crisis unfolded in Asheville as officials pledged to get more water, food, and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service.
