Nearly 200 firefighters completed specialized water rescue training at DeGray Lake through the Arkansas Fire Boat School program. The intensive training equipped emergency responders with critical skills for conducting rescues in lakes, rivers, and flood situations that increasingly threaten Arkansas communities. KATV Channel 7 ABC reported on the comprehensive program that brings together firefighters from across the state to master boat operation, swift water techniques, and coordinated rescue operations. The training comes as extreme weather events and flooding have become more frequent concerns for Arkansas residents, making these specialized emergency response capabilities essential for protecting lives in both urban Little Rock and rural communities throughout the Natural State.
Source: KATV Channel 7 ABC, Little Rock