| This past week, three members of the Moore County Water Rescue Task Force attended a two-part water rescue certification course at the state-of-the-art Water Rescue Training Facility located at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
The training resulted in state certification in both Technical Rescue Surface Water Rescue and Technical Rescue Swift Water Rescue. While the courses include an important classroom component, the majority of the training focuses on hands-on, real-world rescue scenarios conducted in the facility's specialized training pool.
Participants were challenged with a variety of rescue situations, including:
Rescuing victims in surface water and swift water environments
Assisting occupants stranded in vehicles during flooding events
Utilizing rope systems and rescue equipment to safely recover both rescuers and victims
Conducting rescue operations during both daytime and nighttime conditions
Representing Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue and the Moore County Water Rescue Task Force were:
Captain Matt Black
Lieutenant Holden Hall
Firefighter Brian Kreitz
The Moore County Water Rescue Task Force which is staffed and overseen by Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue currently consists of 19 specially trained members who provide a wide range of water rescue capabilities, including surface water rescue, swift water rescue, and dive operations. Continued training and certification ensure that task force members remain prepared to respond safely and effectively to water-related emergencies throughout our region.
Thanks to Captain Black, Lieutenant Hall, and Firefighter Kreitz on successfully completing this challenging and valuable training. |
