Swiftwater Rescue

Water Rescue 1

Mission Statement 

The Pasco Fire Department will provide surface, swift water rescue services for water related incidents within the City of Pasco city limits and/or within existing auto/mutual aid boundaries as defined by NFPA 1006 – Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2008 edition. Water Rescue Technicians will be certified and qualified in accordance with the Level 2, Swift Water Rescue Technical Rescuer Qualifications as defined by NFPA 1006, 2008 edition chapter 11. 

Program Goals

Develop a focused preparedness and response program for water related safety and incidents. Ideally, the program would spend 50% of its time in preparedness activities such as water and boater safety education, public speaking engagements promoting the organization, and continuing education, and 50% of its time in collaborative “on-water” activities with Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia Dive Rescue, and other boating organizations.