Strainers are another hazard that we as swiftwater responders have to deal with. Free-flowing and dam-controlled rivers alike share this obstacle, and in flood areas, strainers are predominant. Like entrapments, strainers pose significant risk to us and our crew. When developing a rescue plan for a strainer, here are a  few guidelines to consider:  ...

SRT-1 / River Rescue  SRT-Advanced 4.20.2012-4.25.2012 We just finished up and awesome set of courses in Yosemite National Park. As  I have said before the Merced through the Park is my favorite place to teach in the Spring time. Yosemite's many waterfalls were pumping into  the valley and the weather was amazing all week. The...