News Release from: Clackamas Fire Dist. #1
STATE OF THE ART RESCUE BOAT TO BE PUT IN SERVICE
Posted: July 10th, 2012 2:33 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-07/799/55834/Flir_example.jpg (Example of FLIR technology.)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-07/799/55834/Camera_pic.jpg (Camera donated by FLIR Systems.)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-07/799/55834/Old_Boat_alongside.JPG (The old rescue boat alongside the new boat.)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-07/799/55834/Boat_operator.JPG (Rescue Boat Operator, Scott Walker manuevers the new boat into position.)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-07/799/55834/Boat_8_%233.JPG (Clackamas Fire's new rescue boat on the Willamette River in Oregon City.)
On Tuesday, July 10th 2012 at 11:00am, Clackamas Fire District #1 will be placing into service its new rescue boat at an event held at Clackamette Park (1955 Clackamette Drive, Oregon City). This new addition to the Swift Water Rescue fleet will enhance the life saving capabilities the team already has by providing one more tool in the arsenal. The new 22 foot Rigid Hull Inflatable (R.I.B) is capable of traveling in six inches of water while on plane with speeds approaching 60 MPH. With increased deck space, Boat 8 will safely carry 6-8 victims plus a four person crew in a number of different rescue scenarios. The new rescue boat is further outfitted with a lighting package designed to increase safety and efficiency during night operations. "This boat will help us to improve the quality of service we provide and enhance our life saving abilities in the dynamic field of swift water rescue," says Captain Don Davis of Clackamas Fire.
In addition to the new boat going into service, Clackamas Fire will be receiving a donated handheld thermal camera from FLIR Systems Inc. The "First Mate MS," is a handheld camera that produces an image from heat rather than light, so rescuers can quickly find victims who may be in the water. The addition of this versatile tool will increase rescuer efficiency during emergency rescue operations, undoubtedly saving lives.
The Clackamas Fire Water Rescue Program began in 1997 in response to a need to provide increased rescue capabilities on the waterways that run through the protection area of Clackamas Fire. Since its inception in 1997, the water rescue team has responded to an average of 50-60 water related emergency incidents per year on the Willamette, Tualatin, Molalla, upper Clackamas, lower Clackamas, Sandy, and Bull Run Rivers, with nearly 30 of these incidents resulting in successful rescues each year. Clackamas Fire is a participating member of the Clackamas County Water Rescue Consortium made up of Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Gladstone Fire Department, Sandy Fire Department and Lake Oswego Fire Department. These agencies work together to provide resources and expertise for all varieties of water related rescue incidents.
Our media partners are invited to attend this event and opportunities to ride on the state of the art rescue boat and obtain video footage will be available.
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