by usrv | Jan 7, 2016 | Informational, Survival Tips
By Lenny Bernstein January 14, 2015 The tale was almost beyond belief. A former pro football player, ex-Miami Dolphin fullback Rob Konrad, said he fell from his boat nine miles off the coast of Miami last week, swam all night and washed up in Palm Beach after covering...
by usrv | Jan 7, 2016 | Drowning, Informational
There is usually no warning, such as screams or splashing. We recommend having multiple layers of water safety protection: Make sure there is an isolation fence around the pool, separating the pool from the house and the surrounding yard. It should be at least 4 feet...
by usrv | Aug 3, 2015 | Informational, Local News
Summer is a time for soaking up the rays at the beach or by the pool while your kids splash around in the water. But, even more important than fun in the sun is safety in the water – and knowing when someone needs a helping hand. On TV and in the movies, drowning...
by usrv | Jun 16, 2015 | Informational, Local News
While Seattle was focused on kayaktivists attempting to blockade Shell’s oil drill rig on Monday, an entirely different operation was taking place under the water’s surface. A cleanup crew with divers spent the morning picking up pieces of anchor and cable...
by usrv | May 1, 2015 | Informational, Local News
Posted: Oct. 14, 2014 By Josh Farley of the Kitsap Sun MANETTE ? Five months after the rescue of an elderly man whose had car plunged into Sinclair Inlet off Bachmann Park, firefighters returned there this week to train for that kind of emergency. Eight crew members...
