CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — In response to the potentially dangerous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, Charlotte Fire and Mooresville Fire-Rescue’s swiftwater rescue teams have been ...

SCRANTON — When the next flash flood strikes, city firefighters will be even better prepared to respond because of increased training and rescue inflatable boats, officials said Tuesday on the ...

Local swiftwater rescue teams are heading to the coast ahead of dangerous rip currents brought on by Hurricane Erin. Wrightsville Beach lifeguards rescued as many as 15 people on Tuesday as Hurricane ...

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 ...

Dedicated swiftwater training facilities enable firefighters and other responders to practice in controlled, realistic environments regardless of natural water conditions. Swiftwater facilities ...

Eric Wilson, left, Drew Hazelton and Tyler Boucher, pictured here at their Brattleboro station on June 21, were among seven Rescue Inc. volunteers who were honored for their response during the ...