Water Rescue EquipmentWater rescue accounts for a considerable proportion of rescues undertaken by the emergency  rescue services. Given the trend towards wetter summers and increased incidence of flooding throughout the UK, there is no reason to expect a decrease in water rescue occurrences. It is therefore crucial that the emergency services' ability to deal with all forms of water rescue is maintained both through regular training of personnel and the provision of appropriate water rescue equipment. Water rescue response by all emergency services is reliant on the following:  Currently a wide range of agencies, including police, fire & rescue services, mountain rescue teams, HM Coastguard and the RNLI could be called upon to undertake a water rescue, with the response in many cases involving several agencies. It is an area of rescue where co-ordination is paramount and many authorities are currently undertaking a full review of their water rescue arrangements to ensure clarity on roles and responsibilities. Water rescue capability covers flooding, coastal water, rivers & streams, gorges, lakes, canals and abandoned industrial works.
 MFC Survival has been developing its water rescue equipment range for some time, both as part of its ongoing product development but also through a perceived need articulated by emergency rescue services. Recent additions to the water rescue equipment range have been the Motorised Rescue Sled which will accommodate up to 15 people, and has a towing capacity; the Water Rescue Kit which is completely customisable according to requirements; and an Animal Rescue Path and Mud Rescue Lance for the extrication of distressed animals stuck in the mud. Many of MFC Survival's water rescue products are used by water rescue training organisations to provide realistic role-play scenarios.
For information on MFC Survival's water rescue equipment visit the Emergency Services section of our website. <<Back to the Emergency, Safety, Rescue & Survival Equipment Product Page
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