The Sheffield Lake Fire Department recently introduced a new water rescue training program for its staff at the Sheffield ...

Bootjack Fire Department Chief Dan Sarazin says they train frequently. He says the craft will better navigate the area, which has currents and large distances between where rescuers can reach victims.

Just three days earlier, Tac 1 had completed swift water refresher training—and last night, they proved exactly why that preparation matters. Always training. Always perfecting your craft.

Several agencies in Williamson County joined forces for water rescue training. The realistic scenarios aim to decrease ...

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) said that its firefighters — along with Personal Rescue Water Crafts — responded to the open water emergency around 1 p.m.

Flash flooding trapped over 100 girl scouts and staff at a Pennsylvania day camp. Emergency crews led a safe and coordinated ...

With many Jersey Shore towns scrambling to hire enough lifeguards this summer, Sea Bright has held the line with its unique ...

Fire chiefs in the north suburbs say they need more resources for water rescues, especially as we head into a heat wave, after two people drowned just this week at Lake Michigan beaches.

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting has been activated and is on standby.” Andrew King, a Tweed spokesperson, said the Branford Fire Department launched its water rescue craft.

As temperatures soared across the Denver metro area Saturday, many residents sought relief by heading to the water.

Firefighters worked to rescue a kayaker on Saturday. (Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company) First, they tried to get a rope across and walk out to the victim, but the rapids were too strong.