AQUATIC
RESPONSE.
From local lakes to seasonal flood zones, our Water Operations team is equipped for rapid surface rescue and victim recovery in hazardous aquatic environments.
Marine Tactics.
Water rescue requires specialized buoyancy gear and thermal protection. Our technicians are trained in Swift Water Level 1 & 2, allowing us to operate in moving currents and floodwaters safely.
By integrating medical care directly into our water response, we ensure that treatment for hypothermia or drowning begins the moment the victim is pulled onto the craft.
Vessel Class
Surface/Swift
Propulsion
Jet / Outboard
Thermal Gear
Dry Suits
Response
24/7 Marine
Water Safety Tiers
Reach / Throw
Initial shore-based rescue using throw-bags and reaching poles.
Row / Go
Deploying Starfish 1 or technicians in dry suits for direct contact.
Medical Transfer
Immediate ALS intervention provided by the Rescue Medic.
Aquatic Survival
Technical Gear for Hostile Waters
Hypothermia Control
Even in summer, submerged victims lose body heat 25x faster than in air. We use active warming blankets and heated IV fluids.
Current Reading
Our pilots are trained to read 'Eddies' and 'Strainers' in moving water to position the boat safely for rescue.
Tethered Ops
For dangerous spillways, we utilize high-strength ropes to anchor Starfish 1 against powerful currents.
The Marine Fleet.
Shore Support & Aquatic Strike
Starfish 1
Primary Rescue Craft
Our high-speed rescue boat designed for lake operations and flood response. Equipped with sonar and victim recovery platforms.
Rescue 34
Shore Support & Tow
The 4x4 pickup rescue responsible for vessel transport, shore-based rope anchors, and rapid personnel deployment.
Rescue Medic 32
Aquatic Medical
An ALS unit with a crew cross-trained in water ops. Provides critical care and limited rescue support at the water's edge.
The Water
Arsenal.
"Operating in water requires a total shift in PPE. We trade heavy fire gear for high-visibility buoyancy and thermal protection."
SWIFT WATER CERTIFIED