City Of Des Moines: DMFD Dives Into Swift Water Rescue Training

Des Moines IA

07 May, 2022

2:40 PM

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Press release from the City of Des Moines: May 4, 2022 Des Moines, Iowa "Water rescue is unique because time is off the essence when someone needs to be saved," Fire Captain Bob Suarez said. "Training like this is critical to get our men and women familiar with the gear and comfortable with the tactics so we work as a well-oiled machine when our help is needed most." Des Moines Firefighters were joined by first responders from the West Des Moines, Fort Dodge and Burnsville, Minnesota Fire Departments as well as members of the Metro STAR team. Participants practiced navigating swiftly moving water, using throw bags, overcoming obstacles in the water and boat rescue techniques during the three-day course. This press release was produced by the City of Des Moines. The views expressed here are the author's own.