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NEMA Holds Water Rescue Training Course in Bimini
By BIS
Mar 17, 2015 - 4:05:18 AM

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Lou Johnson, centre, receives certificate after completing the Surface Water Rescue Course (Levels I & II) training on Bimini held February 16-18, 2015. Pictured are Captain Stephen Russell, Director, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and Jeffrey Smith, USNORTHCOM. (Photo/NEMA)

ALICE TOWN, Bimini – In continuing its mission to establishing disaster resilient communities throughout the islands, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, held a Surface Water Rescue Course (Levels I & II) on this northern island.

The course was conducted February 16-18, 2015 at the Local Government facility in Alice Town, for 17 participants inclusive of three marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Marines and two NEMA personnel.

The purpose of the training was to provide techniques and skills to members of the community in Surface Water Rescues and Rescue Tasks.

Other objectives were to:

* Enhance correct execution of tasks

* Enhance communication between rescuers

* Provide a guide for ongoing training

Level I focused on developing site survey for existing water hazards and an action plan for a shore-based rescue, conducting a witness interview, how to use watercraft for rescue operations and how to extricate an incapacitated victim, amongst other training skills.

Under Level II, participants were taught how to swim in designated water scenarios, how to perform swimming surface water rescue, demonstrate defensive tactics in the water, and supervise, coordinate and lead rescue teams.

Bringing remarks were: Captain Stephen Russell, Director of NEMA; Jack Thompson, Under Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Bimini; Joseph Hughart, US Public Health Services; Jeffrey Smith, US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM); and Oscar Munroe, Senior Deputy Island Administrator.

At the conclusion of the training seminar, participants were charged to protect themselves first at all times, be their brother’s keeper, select a team leader and support members, continue training, know the protocol and operational procedures for the activation of the surface water rescue team, amongst other responsibilities.

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Facilitators and participants photo op upon completion of the Surface Water Rescue Course (Levels I & II) training on Bimini held February 16-18, 2015. Pictured amongst participants are Captain Stephen Russell, Director, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA; Jeffrey Smith, USNORTHCOM; Captain Joseph Hughart, US Public Health Services; Captain John Holland, US Public Health Services; Commander Dough Egberth, US Public Health Services; Lt. Commander Kiel Fisher, US Public Health Services; and Oscar Munroe, Senior Deputy Island Administrator, Bimini. (Photo/NEMA)

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Participants conducting water rescue operation, during the Surface Water Rescue Course (Levels I & II) training on Bimini held February 16-18, 2015. (Photo/NEMA)


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