SWIFT WATER INCIDENT / FLOOD TEAM AND A U.S. COAST GUARD HELICOPTER WILL TRAIN AND PROVIDE AN IMPRESSIVE DEMONSTRATION OF SKILLS
Posted: February 4th, 2010 1:39 PM
On Friday, February 5, 2010, at 2:45 p.m. all media are invited to attend this awesome display of power and techniques provided by the Swift Water Incident / Flood Team and the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and crew.
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter will perform tactical maneuvers with the Swift Water / Incident Flood Team in the lagoon, situated at the rear of the Oregon City Shopping Center, in Oregon City.
This challenging drill will enable Swift Team personnel an opportunity to learn how best to package and hoist potential victims up from the water and into the hovering Coast Guard helicopter to safety. This hands-on experience will introduce Swift members to the turbulence generated by this hovering craft -- which can exceed 100 mph. This learning experience will help to insure members of the Swift Team are well prepared for any form of water rescue encountered in the future.
Interested media are requested to arrive on Friday, January 5, 2010 at 2:45 p.m. at the Clackamas County Marine Patrol Boat house, situated on the east side of the lagoon. This is a golden opportunity to capture all the action up close.
Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts, Clackamas County Commissioner Ann Lininger and Clackamas Fire District #1, Fire Chief Ed Kirchhofer, will be present watching this unique training event and available for comment.
WHEN: Friday, February, 5Th, 2010 at 2:45 p.m. (Sharp)
WHERE: Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Boat house; situated on the east side of the lagoon, located directly behind the Oregon City Shopping Center, in Oregon City.
To learn more about the Swift Water Incident/Flood Team click onto this provided link:
http://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/info.jsp?name=swift.htm
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