For the purpose of emergency response, a water rescue shall be defined as any
incident that involves the removal of victim(s) from any body of water other than
a swimming pool. This shall include rivers, creeks, lakes, washes, storm drains,
or any body of water, whether still or moving. Flooding is a global concern, as
human expansion into low lying areas for habitat, along creeks, or rivers, increases,
the need for specialized swiftwater and flood training is crucial to reduce drownings
and save lives. Flooding worldwide impacts millions of people and is a large contributor
towards drownings, not only of humans, but livestock and wildlife.
The
NASAR Flood and Swiftwater Rescue Committee is actively engaged in finding ways to reduce the loss of life associated with
these incidents. You are encouraged to email the Committee Chair,
Mr. Norm Rooker, with your inquiries.
