We, the members of the Mid-County Fire Protection District, dedicate our efforts to provide for the safety and welfare of the public through preservation of life, property and the environment.
Mid-County Water Rescue and Recovery
Who We Are
The Mid-County Water Rescue and Recovery Team formed in 1997, with several firefighters and little equipment. These firefighters realized the need to serve the community by protecting them not only on land, but water as well. As the population grows, the lake draws more residents and vacationers, who bring along their boats. While this stimulates the area's economy, it also increases the number of water-related accidents and the need for trained water rescue personnel.
The team consists of firefighters who are certified divers and those who are trained in special operations. An 8x16 foot enclosed trailer houses 6 complete sets of diver gear, along with safety ropes and other equipment used in water rescue and recovery. The equipment has been acquired mostly from the generosity of private donations and fundraising efforts.
The team plays an active role in public education, taking water safety to the schools. However, assisting the fire department and water patrol in water-related accidents, injuries and drowning is the team's main function.
The members of the dive team train monthly, along with many hours of external training through Lifeguard Systems Inc. from New York. They try to keep up-to-date on new safety techniques and certification programs.
The Mid-County Water Rescue and Recovery Team formed in 1997, with several firefighters and little equipment. These firefighters realized the need to serve the community by protecting them not only on land, but water as well. As the population grows, the lake draws more residents and vacationers, who bring along their boats. While this stimulates the area's economy, it also increases the number of water-related accidents and the need for trained water rescue personnel.
The team consists of firefighters who are certified divers and those who are trained in special operations. An 8x16 foot enclosed trailer houses 6 complete sets of diver gear, along with safety ropes and other equipment used in water rescue and recovery. The equipment has been acquired mostly from the generosity of private donations and fundraising efforts.
The team plays an active role in public education, taking water safety to the schools. However, assisting the fire department and water patrol in water-related accidents, injuries and drowning is the team's main function.
The members of the dive team train monthly, along with many hours of external training through Lifeguard Systems Inc. from New York. They try to keep up-to-date on new safety techniques and certification programs.
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Copyright 2009 Mid-County Fire Protection District
Copyright 2009 Mid-County Fire Protection District
May 2010 - 95 calls
January - May 2010 - 482 calls January - December 2009 - 1175 calls
January - May 2010 - 482 calls January - December 2009 - 1175 calls
Our Water Rescue Team
Jim Wilson
Curtis Bowen
Chris Krise
Renee Krise
Mike Hufferd
Brad Hull
Jim Wilson
Curtis Bowen
Chris Krise
Renee Krise
Mike Hufferd
Brad Hull
Dustin Hancok
Michael Bainbridge
Jake Dill
Cody Stoner
John Frost
