Andrew McIntyre talks on-the-water kit, pulley/rope compatibility, rope grabs, webbing and victim medical treatment, so rescue technicians are best prepared when they are called. A belt-mounted 4 ...

According to Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey, discussions to reform the team began a few years ago. In the years since, ...

The spring runoff is real. This was a strong, fit individual. Probably thought they were a really good swimmer, and it took ...

Fortunately, manufacturers that specialize in equipment for water rescues are ... The SCFD opted for Force 6’s Tec 2 swiftwater rescue vest, which was introduced in 2024. Built off of the ...

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is sending aid in the form of a swift water rescue team and emergency equipment to New York’s neighbors down the coast in ...

While being a strong swimmer is essential, there's much more to swift water rescue than just paddling. The training covered essential skills like rope rescue techniques, using safety equipment ...

N.Y. for four days of specialized swift water training. The training was courtesy of a donation from Basil Ford, which also allowed the department to purchase more specialized rescue equipment and ...

The Gary Sinise Foundation and Whataburger partner up to present swift water rescue equipment to the McQueeney Volunteer Fire ...

Donning a yellow helmet and red and yellow swift ... Islands in Niagara Falls State Park. The swift-water team has not responded to a live rescue since it was formed last year.

We have nineteen people from 10 different fire departments with four boats and a lot of rescue equipment,” said ... home during well-being check The swift-water team was in Chimney Rock on ...

Members of the Tennessee Swift water rescue teams helping with storm response in Florence County said it's good to know the county's fire department has water rescue equipment. Team members said ...

Robins said CCEM's swift water boat was deployed and was ... 10:53 p.m. "Crews from Crawford County Search and Rescue (CCSAR) quickly deployed equipment and requested assistance from Van Buren ...