Water Rescue
USFS Firefighter JT Sohr used his rafting gear to save a 91-year-old man trapped inside his car
Wichita FD divers were able to extricate the man, who was submerged for over an hour, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the recipients showed “extraordinary valor” above and beyond the call of duty
A distressed man pulled from the ocean off an Atlantic City beach allegedly attacked a firefighter with a screwdriver during a rescue
West Haven police officers and West Shore firefighters rescued a driver after a crash sent a vehicle into the Long Island Sound
With no radios or resources, firefighters improvised networks and used personal boats to save thousands
From paddleboarding and kayaking to fishing in remote areas, discover the gear, training and self-defense strategies outdoor enthusiasts need to stay safe on the water
The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
Firefighters across the Kansas City metro pulled more than 60 people from high water after torrential storms shattered local rainfall records
A gas leak triggered the explosion, while torrential rain forced evacuations and water rescues across the North Plainfield borough
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Severe flash flooding across western Maryland prompts rescues from cars, houses, schools and businesses
The system is versatile, easy and fast to develop, and safe for swiftwater rescue of multiple victims
Severe flooding in western Maryland led to rescues at a school, as emergency crews from multiple counties responded to rising waters and ongoing evacuations
A Yakima River rescue turned chaotic when Benton County firefighters and two rafters were swept downstream—while the $72,000 rescue boat sent to help sank in the current
While dining with his family, Spokane Fire Capt. Kevin Smith spotted a mother and two children in distress and dove into action
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said there have been 1,000 rescues across the state since the storms began on Feb. 15
Incident command challenges are heightened in a region replete with jurisdictional anomalies
Preparing your organization’s response to a vessel fire takes time, planning and outreach
From floating docks, limited access and unknowable fuel load, boat fires present unique challenges for responding firefighters
Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine described the decision to move Unicoi County Hospital staff and patients to the roof amid rising floodwaters
Niagara Falls firefighters say it is only a matter of time before they are called upon
USAR task forces and fire department swiftwater teams conduct rescues in the wake of Hurricane Helene
More than 100 people were evacuated as firefighters worked to rescue people trapped in homes and vehicles
Raleigh firefighters worked quickly to save three children in fast-moving water
L.A. County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division started extinguishing the blazing boat to prevent the fire from spreading “to the island cliff face nearby”
Two customized Sea-Doos will help cut down the department’s water rescue response times
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Niagara Falls Firefighter-EMT Josh Carey said there was “massive amounts of blood in the water”
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