Fire departments train for water rescues

Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune: The Fox River can be perilous, as demonstrated by two recent incidents. In Geneva, two boaters ended up in the water but managed to get out before firefighters arrived. In St. Charles, a kayaker fell into the river and was assisted by another boater and brought safely to shore. The Aurora Fire Department's 24-member dive team is highly trained in deep-water rescue and frequently practices on the Fox River, according to fire department spokesman Lt. Jim Rhodes. Each month, the team focuses on a different skill. When the river is high, they conduct more swift water rescue drills, including techniques for retrieving individuals trapped in fast-flowing currents. The Oswego Fire Department also has a specialized technical rescue team of 23 members skilled in swift water rescue, as mentioned by Battalion Chief Dan Schiradelly. He emphasized the importance of understanding the strength of water and ensuring firefighters aren't afraid of it to perform rescues effectively. Further upstream, Elgin firefighters recently practiced swift water rescues near the Kimball Street dam, a location that underscores the river's hazards. "These exercises highlight the difficulties of river rescues and the risks involved," said Elgin Fire Lt. William Nangle. "They put our work into perspective and highlight the stark realities." One such reality occurred on June 2, 1974, when Elgin Fire Department Captain Stanley Balsis, 45, and firefighter Michael Whalen, 25, lost their lives while attempting to save a young man from drowning. They used an aluminum rowboat with a motor to try and rescue 20-year-old James Krueger from Stone Park, who had gone over the dam. Typically used for dragging the river for victims, this was the only equipment available at the time. Firefighters reviewed methods for rescuing someone who falls into the fast-moving waters below the dam, with Nangle elaborating on the "reach, throw, row, and go" approach. If possible, rescuers should try to reach the person with a pole or similar object. If that fails, they should throw a rope with a floating bag for the victim to grab. Next, they could use a boat to reach the person, and lastly, enter the water for direct assistance. Alcohol is often a factor in water-related boating accidents and drownings. The Elgin Water Rescue Team is usually called out around a dozen times a year, many of which turn out to be false alarms. Drones are increasingly being employed to survey the area of an incident, locate victims, and identify obstacles. Thanks, Dan. It's clear that the Fox River demands respect and careful preparation. With proper training and tools like drones, emergency responders aim to mitigate these risks and ensure safer outcomes when incidents occur.

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