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Sherman firefighters hold mock rescue at Chicken Rock for training

Sherman Volunteer Fire Department participated in the last of 4 water training sessions yesterday.  This one involved Inland Water Rescue Operations. The other three courses were Ice Rescue, Intro to Swift Water Rescue, and Swift Water Rescue Technician Certificate. Using Sherman Marine 7 and 8, participants learned various techniques for safely removing patients from the water as well as boat maneuvers for victim rescue. Members practiced retrieving patients from the water using different techniques based on the injuries.  Also covered was boat righting and how to approach hazardous areas for rescues.  The training concluded with a mock rescue scenario in the vicinity of chicken rock.

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Dave Rinelli

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