How to Buy Swiftwater Gear
Previous published on firerescue1.com, this article outlines guidelines for agencies and individuals seeking to purchase swiftwater rescue gear.
River Safety Articles
WRI Director Cody Harris has written numerous articles concerning river safety. Here are a few.
Doug Ammons Essays
Kayaking pioneer and author Doug Ammons shares a few excerpts from his books The Laugh of the Water Nymph and Whitewater Philosophy.
Conditioning tips from John Amtmann, Ed.D.
Montana Tech Professor and WRI lead instructor John Amtmann gives rescuers and river runners cross training tips.
Nominations sought for Swiftwater Rescue Award
The Higgins and Langley award for swiftwater rescue is now seeking nominations for 2010 rescues done right. If you were involved in, witnessed or heard tell of a great save on the rivers, please consider nominating the individual or team. You can read more about the award and the nomination process by downloading the following .pdf or visiting the Higgins and Langley site.
Miles City Fire Department
Branden Stevens, past student of WRI, and Firefighter/EMT-B was featured in Advanced Rescue Technology Journal for an outstanding save on the frozen Tongue River. Read the article:
“Whether you are a river-rookie or an experienced boater, WRI tailors their classes to what you need to learn in a fun and challenging environment. Their scenario based teaching approach creates an electric learning atmosphere where you feel like you are in actual river rescue situations. I would recommend them to anybody!”
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