Andy Speier discusses four basic shore-based rescue techniques—reach, throw, row, go—for rescuing victims in cold or icy waters, as well as what you need to know when getting into the water to ...

The film highlights the importance of swimming safety and life-saving techniques, emphasizing that many people enjoy water recreation, yet drowning remains a serious risk. It features average swimmers ...

Firefighters from metro area departments practiced swift water rescue techniques in the high water of Clear Creek on Friday, June 3. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 53°F.

That's why fire departments train in water rescue year around, to keep you and our visitor's safe. This year, the fire department brought in out-of-state help to train in new techniques.

Robert Policht provides valuable tips and tricks that firefighters must know in this day and age of flooding that never occurred in the past. Going out on the water with your crew and discussing ...

Following the recent floods in the Hill Country, Beeville firefighters are focusing on emergency water rescue training.

In this article, I’ll discuss some basic water-rescue techniques, PPE and drills that you can perform at the firehouse to prepare for water-rescue response. Plan for the Worst ...

The training covered essential skills like rope rescue techniques, using safety equipment, and understanding water dynamics. Each firefighter learned how to assess risks and make quick decisions ...

Russell McCullar offers tips for building an urban swiftwater arsenal so teams are ready for a variety of water rescue conditions. It seems that there has never been so great a need for diverse ...

HICKORY COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - Water Rescue teams from across the Ozarks practiced swift water rescue techniques at Pomme de Terre Lake. It’s like fishing, but instead of trout, ...

Firefighters had the Jordan River straddled with a set of ropes secured on each shore Saturday as they trained for swift water rescue.

DALLAS — Dallas Fire-Rescue has two teams solely dedicated to responding to water calls due to the recent weather. These teams are made up of 10 people: four on the truck, four on the engine and ...