Adams Firefighters Earn Swift Water Rescue Certification
ADAMS TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Firefighting has come a long way in recent decades, with modern firefighters required to master far more than battling flames. Today’s fire service demands continuous training in everything from medical emergencies to hazardous materials, vehicle extrications, structural collapse rescues, and water rescues. Each specialty requires hours of instruction, practice, and certification.
Last weekend, five members of the Adams Fire Department added another vital skill to their toolbox, basic swift water certification. This training prepares firefighters to respond when lives are threatened by flooding or dangerous water conditions, a risk that continues to grow in Middle Tennessee with seasonal storms and flash flooding…