Ainsworth Fire & Rescue Hosts Swift Water Rescue Class in Niobrara River

Eleven members of the Ainsworth Fire Department along with eight individuals from across Nebraska trained in swift water rescue for three days in Ainsworth. Simulated swift water rescues were done in the Niobrara River. Photos Courtesy of Ainsworth Fire Department

Lee Conroy, Drake Fiala and Trent Kinney practice with the inflatable rescue craft in the Niobrara River.

Lane Meeks (left) practiced saving “victim” Lee Conroy (right) during the classes.

Brad Fiala took his turn as a “victim” during the Swift Water Rescue class.