Boating emergency training on DeGray Lake
CLARK COUNTY, Ark. (KTHV) - Crews from 34 Arkansas fire departments will be out on DeGray Lake and near the Caddo River on Saturday, May 30 to train people on how to act in various life-threatening scenarios.
The 12th annual Arkansas Fire Boat School training event will include a strenuous day of exercises designed by leaders in emergency response. Officials from the Arkansas Forestry Commission, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, Arkansas Fire Academy, LifeNet, Air Evac, and a host of fire departments from across the state will act out scenarios for those registered to show different tactics on handling certain fire and water situations.
Scenarios include: Wildland Fire Scenario, Urban Slackwater Scenario, Gas Pump Explosion Medical Scenario, Water Stream Operations, and a Defensive Driving Serpentine Course.
Over 300 people are registered to train, participate, volunteer, and instruct.