Chester firefighters were training, but they're not battling flames. Instead, they were simulating rescues where every second ...

PUEBLO — The Pueblo Fire Department conducted a water rescue on the Arkansas River near Kayak Park in Pueblo Monday afternoon. WATER RESCUE: @PFDPIO is conducting a water rescue on the Arkansas River ...

Swiftwater rescuers must perform many tasks under pressure and in a short period of time. They require mission-specific equipment. Their personal flotation devices (PFDs) become “tactical vests,” ...

Consider this: It’s a cold, winter day on the local river. Duck season is underway. It has been extremely cold previously. The river appears to be frozen over. The day is gloomy, with a fair amount of ...

Now that summer is officially here, Coloradans head to the state’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs to participate in a variety of water sports activities. Colorado Parks and Wildlife remind outdoor ...

KALISPELL, Mont. — Two kayakers on Flathead Lake were rescued due to harsh conditions on the water. One of the kayakers had gone in the water before dialing 911, the other was in the water by the time ...

PONTIAC, IL — A recreational canoe ride on the Vermilion River became a water rescue mission for the Pontiac Fire Department on July 27. According to a news release issued July 28, the Pontiac Fire ...

PORTAGE | Portage Fire Department members and their family gave a wet welcome to the department's newest piece of equipment Monday afternoon. Rescue 1 was officially christened with scrub brushes and ...

AUBURN, Wash. — One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a water rescue at Fivemile Lake in Auburn Wednesday evening. Pat Pawlak with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority said ...