North Central Water Rescue

08/28/2026

05/30/2026

Another great example for the use of the Shallow Water Crossing technique!

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05/08/2026

SRTA day 1 May 7-9 class. A great group of students are dialing in their abilities in the North woods. The class refreshed on their rope systems, in-water techniques, and rescue decision making. They are doing great, the bar gets raised tomorrow. Stay tuned!

05/07/2026

SRTA day 3, May 4-6 class. Finished the class with a true challenge. Paddling and reading the river is essential for Swift water technicians. Had some carnage on the trip.

05/06/2026

SRTA day 2, May 4-6 class moves to night operations. Emergencies occur at night and students are faced with challenges of limited visibility. In water rescues, victim searches and setting up rope systems to traverse steep banks.

05/06/2026

SRTA Day 2 May 4-6 class, technicians from Seneca FD, Lisle Woodridge FD, Elgin FD, and Bettendorf Iowa Fd perform basic moving up to more advanced skills in the beautiful North woods of Wisconsin.

05/05/2026

SRTA day 1 May 4-6, Athelstane, Wisconsin. Classroom, dry land skills then hit the water. Students refresh their in water skills with entries and eddy hops. Tension diagonal and Crossline reach device. Finishing the day with a couple of scenarios.