SDFD swiftwater rescue team prepares ahead of heavy rainfall
The weather is coming, and while rain is needed, rescuers from the San Diego Fire and Lifeguards services are prepping for the inevitable flooding.
Crews rescue missing kayaker trapped in trees, clinging to side of creek bank
A man suffered from hypothermia exposure after a kayaking incident on Sulphur Fork Creek in Springfield Monday. Smokey Barn ...
Potential funding opportunity for new equipment could boost Huntsville/Lake of Bays water rescue efforts
The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is seeking a $50,000 grant toward essential new water equipment to assist in future swift water rescue services.
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Ohio city files federal lawsuit against alleged neo-Nazi group
The city of Springfield, Ohio has filed a lawsuit against an alleged neo-Nazi group for conducting what it claims to be a ...
Oregon first responders hone rescue skills with annual swift water training
Eighteen Oregon agencies participated in the week-long training. It started with a day of classroom work, followed by four days of work in area rivers.
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Firefighters Train for Cold-Water Rescues on Frozen Fawn Lake
The third retrieval – the most complex – involved a rescue in the water itself. One of the firefighters climbed into the lake ...