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Would-be-rescuers have to be strong swimmers. They also need equipment such as a buoy that victims can grab instead of trying to climb onto the rescuer.

Posted Friday, June 3, 2011

California Chief Makes Policy Change After Firefighters, Police Officers Watched Man Drown

Previous policy strictly forbade such attempts.

Posted Tuesday, May 31, 2011

California Man Drowns While Fire and Police Watch; Bystander Pulls Man to Shore

Crews are not trained in land-to-water rescues.

Posted Tuesday, May 31, 2011

9/11 EMT Sues New York City

Smiley also says he was stripped of elite assignment.

Posted Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Family of Murdered NY Woman Sue EMT, Commissioner, City, Facebook

Facebook says the suit is without merit.

Posted Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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Evacuation Chair

For the evacuation of disabled or injured.

Stryker Power-PRO is a hydraulically powered ambulance cot with industry-leading ergonomics. Foot end controls activate powered lifting and lower function for capacities up to 700 lbs. Operator safety and patient comfort are significantly improved.

Power-PRO™ XT

Power-PRO XT powered ambulance cot dramatically reduces strenuous lifting and the associated risk of back injury.

SMRT Power System

SMRT — Stryker Managed Recharging Technology

Speed-Sheet

Stryker Speed-Sheet is a unique approach to patient transfer.

Stair-PRO (Model 6252)

Stair-PRO is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of operator injury. The operator position, adjustability of handles, angle of the track and the built-in descent control made Stair-PRO the safest chair in its product category.