Don’t Wait for the Dive Team
When it comes to open water rescue, rescue crews must be ready to take immediate action to save submerged swimmers and drowning victims.
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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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Four Dead After Boat Capsizes off of Staten Island (NY)
Four people are dead after a boat capsized in the waters off Staten Island, according to officials.
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Detroit Rescue Crews Use Boats, Front-End Loaders Amid Severe Flooding
Rescue crews in Detroit Monday had to rescue families left trapped by severe flooding that left streets and homes under water.
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Winter Storm Kills Nine, Including Eight in KY Flooding
Eight people in Kentucky died as creeks swelled from heavy rain and water covered roads.
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Navy Crew Members Eject from Jet Before It Crashes off the San Diego Coast
Two crew members ejected from a Navy jet before it crashed Wednesday off the San Diego coast and were quickly rescued by a sportfishing boat.
Code-X: Using Marine Resources in Water Rescue
Jack Gramlich explains how to conduct a line search in the water and how to use additional marine assets in the event of a missing…
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Officials Say Remains of 55 of 67 Victims of Midair Collision Have Been Recovered and Identified
Authorities said they've recovered and identified 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.
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Divers Returning to the Potomac River for DC Plane Crash Recovery and Investigation
Divers are expected to return to the Potomac River on Friday as part of the recovery and investigation after a midair collision killed 67 people in the…
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Firefighter Who Rescued Teen from Ocean Heralds ‘Team Effort’ in Saving Life
Cannon Beach Rural Fire District firefighters rescued a boogie boarder who was pulled out to sea Monday.
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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.
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FDIC 2025 Preview: Advanced Open Water Rescue and Drowning Resuscitation
This is a skills-intensive curriculum developed specifically for fire rescue personnel who may respond to an open water rescue emergency.
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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.
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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.
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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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