Swiftwater Rescue

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Thomasville Fire & Rescue is certified through the North Carolina Association of Rescue and EMS to provide Swiftwater Rescue. 
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This certification requires members of the department to successfully complete approximately 120 hours in general technical rescuer education material, as well as an additional 48 hours of specialized water rescue education.  

General Education
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Water Rescue Education
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Rescue Engineer Jim Gainey is the team leader for the Water Rescue Team. 

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Jim.Gainey@Thomasville-NC.gov