Swiftwater environments are dynamic situations. As a whitewater river guide, the only tools that I have available to me are what are on my person or in my boat. However, every rescuer must have the ...

Swiftwater rescuers must perform many tasks under pressure and in a short period of time. They require mission-specific equipment. Their personal flotation devices (PFDs) become “tactical vests,” ...

PUEBLO — The Pueblo Fire Department conducted a water rescue on the Arkansas River near Kayak Park in Pueblo Monday afternoon. WATER RESCUE: @PFDPIO is conducting a water rescue on the Arkansas River ...

In late winter and early spring, the combination of weather conditions and human behavior can create a recipe for disaster, especially when roads with low crossings become flooded due to overflowing ...

To prevent paddlers from being pulled into retentive hydraulics, whitewater rescue expert Jim Coffey recommends the downstream live-bait hole rescue. In this method, the rescuer swims to the aid of ...

KALISPELL, Mont. — Two kayakers on Flathead Lake were rescued due to harsh conditions on the water. One of the kayakers had gone in the water before dialing 911, the other was in the water by the time ...

PORTAGE | Portage Fire Department members and their family gave a wet welcome to the department's newest piece of equipment Monday afternoon. Rescue 1 was officially christened with scrub brushes and ...

It's Permanent Fund Dividend season--and the travel deals are rolling out in waves. Last week we looked at Alaska Airlines' deal. Basically, Alaska is offering zone fares--the same fare to cities ...

The Pflugerville Fire Department (PFD) is augmenting its emergency response capabilities in northeast Travis County through a ...