2023 ANNUAL REPORT-FINAL

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Special Operations (continued)

Water Rescue incidents are mitigated by specially trained personnel and watercraft housed at Fire/Rescue Stations around the county. Water Rescue personnel respond to incidents in Frederick County, and neighboring Counties and States. This includes responses on the Monocacy and Potomac Rivers as well as responding to swift-water, flood, underwater, and ice related rescue events.

The Water Rescue Technician program 2023 projects and accomplishments

• Increased response capabilities through the acquisition of 3 additional Demaree Inflatable Boats (DIBs) including a 14’ rescue sled with newly purchased 40 HP Mercury Jet Motor and two 16’ Potomac’s . • 25% of the team members received advanced training and successfully completed Rescue 3 International’s Inland Rescue Swimmer course and Rescues from Vehicles in Water courses. • The team scheduled, coordinated, and conducted several multi jurisdictional trainings and drills throughout the year. This venture has notably improved relations and interoperability with our mutual aid partners in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Water Rescue, Calls by Unit

Unit

2023 Responses

17

BT15

5 1

BT15-1

BT16 BT19

15

0 2

BT19-1 BT27*

25

BT28

5 5

AIRBT28 BT29* BT900* BT900B*

N/A N/A

25

DIVE15

Total

100

*Boat 27 and BT29 are primarily used for DFRS training but are also placed in-service for operational response during known weather events.