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Four students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at
Virginia Tech have created a swiftwater victim-transport harness for
boat transport.
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Jim Segerstrom, founder of Rescue III International and a renowned
swiftwater rescue expert, died February 5, 2007 in San Francisco, CA
after a massive stroke. He was 60 years old. A former river guide and
climbing instructor, Jim was the originator of the Swiftwater Rescue
Technician program that has been a huge influence on river paddlers and
rescue professionals alike. His work saved many lives. He later became
the Executive Director of Special Rescue Services Group and the
Managing Director of a Canadian - US consortium, World Rescue Services,
Inc. He was a 25 year member of the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Search
and Rescue Team and continued to respond to emergencies and train
instructors until his untimely death. He lived in Sonora, CA, with his
wife and son.
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On Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 6:24 PM, six Companies of Los Angeles
Firefighters, two LAFD Rescue Ambulances, one Heavy Rescue, one Urban
Search and Rescue Unit, two LAFD Helicopters, one EMS Battalion
Captain, one Battalion Chief Officer Command Team and two Swift Water
Rescue Teams under the direction of Assistant Chief Roderick Garcia responded to a Swift Water Rescue near 16721 Sherman Way in West Van Nuys.
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At first glance, firefighting and swiftwater rescue
might appear to be at opposite ends of the spectrum. But, in reality,
the two disciplines have much in common n the reason that many fire
departments across the country take on the responsibility of water
rescue operations.
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A Fayetteville man found out just how quickly bad weather can turn on a
person when his Dodge truck got stuck in about 3 feet of water on Dead
Horse Mountain Road near Stonebridge Road in Fayetteville.
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Kentucky -
Heavy
rains Monday led to a swift-water rescue and a wreck in which a car
landed upside down in Kentucky Lake. Only minor injuries were reported.
Marshall County emergency workers responded about 4:40 p.m. to the
Eggner's Ferry Bridge, which carries U.S. 68 across Kentucky Lake.
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CARRIERE —
Two teenagers were rescued through the assistance of a combination of volunteer fire departments and a private boater.
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WASHINGTON -- Montgomery County's swift water
rescue teams said their busy season is just beginning following the
rescue of an injured hiker on Monday.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa — Muscatine’s Chief Deputy Sheriff has announced that he’ll run for the sheriff’s position in the June primary.
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Six volunteer members of the Salt Lake County Search and Rescue Team
have resigned following reorganization of the team by the sheriff's
office.
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On Jan. 4, 1972, David James worked his first day as a firefighter in Peterborough.
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