Water Rescue training on Lake Santa Fe
By CHRIS DILLEY, Senior Correspondent | May 20, 2021 | FLORIDA
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Photo by Chris DilleyDemonstrating the performance of the Avon SR 4.2 RHIB
Photo by Chris Dilley
Photo by Chris Dilley
Photo by Chris Dilley
Photo by Chris DilleyDeploying the Life Sling Overboard Rescue Device
Photo by Chris DilleyDeploying the Life Sling Overboard Rescue Device
Photo by Chris Dilley
Photo by Chris DilleyUsing a hand-held smoke flare
On Thursday May 20th, 2021 the Melrose Fire Department Water Rescue Team conducted a boat familiarization training with firefighters and paramedics from Bradford County Fire Rescue on Lake Santa Fe. Some of the topics covered were crew member roles, basic navigation & rules of the waterways. Demonstrations were performed on how to use a hand-held smoke flare, deploying the Life Sling Overboard Rescue Device, and patient extraction using the Avon SR 4.2 RHIB operated by the Melrose Fire Department. Additionally, boat maneuverability and operational capabilities were demonstrated.
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