The Mason City Fire Department was at Big Blue Friday morning for their annual boating and jet ski practice. The goal of the training is to gain experience in case an off-land emergency should arise. |The Mason City Fire Department was at Big Blue Friday morning for their annual boating and jet ski practice.
There were some officers that could handle a Jetski, as well as people that had never been on one. This was their chance to become acquainted with the equipment. The goal of the training is to gain experience in case an off-land emergency should arise. An example would be a flood, or an emergency on a river or other body of water.
The officers were also learning how to handle driving a boat and getting equipment put away after use.
According to its website, the Mason City Fire Department has been involved in the field of water rescue for over thirty years. “Recent training and equipment additions have allowed the department to expand its capabilities into swift-water and ice rescue.”
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