KHQ

Spokane Swiftwater strike team deploys to King County amid ongoing flood rescue operations

A Swiftwater strike team, made up of three members from the City of Spokane Fire Department as well as three members from the ...
KHQ

Spokane swiftwater rescue teams on west side to receive state assistance

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) is sending six members of their Swiftwater Rescue team and ...
WRAL

Local rescue teams mobilize, head to NC coast as Hurricane Erin spurs rip current threats

Local swiftwater rescue teams are heading to the coast ahead of dangerous rip currents brought on by Hurricane Erin. Wrightsville Beach lifeguards rescued as many as 15 people on Tuesday as Hurricane ...
Firehouse

Advanced Facilities Enhance Swiftwater Rescue Training Opportunities

Dedicated swiftwater training facilities enable firefighters and other responders to practice in controlled, realistic environments regardless of natural water conditions. Swiftwater facilities ...