Swift Water Rescue / Extrication Simulator

Central Texas is a "flash flood alley" and the Austin Fire Department has stepped up training.  Below are a few pictures from an October training at a boat ramp.  They used handlines under the water and on top of the water to simulate current.  This is an awesome and innovative way to get crews some realistc training.  

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What have you done to prepare for rescue and extrication in the water?  It can happen anywhere.

 

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