Water Training Resources

06/09/2026

It was an kind of day with the . There’s a reason why they’re the leader when it comes to rescue inflatables!

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to deliver a two-day swift water rescue refresher program for the
Refresher training plays a critical role in ensuring responders stay current with their skills and maintain the confidence needed to protect their own safety as well as the safety of others.

06/01/2026

05/24/2026

Weekend Open Enrollment Swiftwater Technician students getting after it despite the dreary Memorial Day weekend weather. Training doesn’t stop when conditions get tough and neither do these students!

05/21/2026

Over past few weeks members across all four shifts of the Town of Westport Fire Department took part in an FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency AFG funded Swiftwater and Flood Water Rescue Technician course with WTR. From simple wading to highline boat based operations to swiftwater vehicle rescue, these students did it all!

05/18/2026

navigating the river with ease!

We take a lot of pride in our “float trip” day — several hours of a floating classroom focused on reading the river, building new skills, and most importantly appreciating everything the river environment gives us.

These are the days that sharpen awareness, build confidence, and remind us why we love being on the water. 🌊🚤

05/14/2026

If you’re not practicing V-Lowers to a victim are you setting yourself up for failure?

While practicing V-lowers -> a breakaway is an important skill, we need to remember why we are doing it in the first place! Lowering the rescuer is just as important as bringing them back to shore once they have made the rescue.

05/13/2026

4 Days Down, 4 to Go!
Halfway through our Swiftwater Rescue Technician program with the outstanding members of the Westport CT Fire Department!
Our team has been impressed with the dedication, skill, and teamwork shown by these firefighters as they tackle intense hands-on water training. Watching them build critical swiftwater rescue capabilities has been fantastic