Woman and Dog Saved from Freezing Water
Posted by resqdisc on Feb 12, 2016 in News, Videos | Comments Off on Woman and Dog Saved from Freezing Water
A woman and her dog were walking by the reservoir when suddenly her dog ran out on the thin ice chasing after a group of ducks. The dog fell through the ice and in a panic the woman went after it. She found herself in the same predicament as her beloved pet and was lucky when a public works employee doing his rounds spotted her. He called 911 and the first responder on scene, a local police officer, pulled out his ResQ Disc and pulled the woman to safety. This incredible news coverage includes body cam footage of the...
Read MoreCar Crash Results in Water Rescue of Driver
Posted by resqdisc on Feb 12, 2016 in News, Videos | Comments Off on Car Crash Results in Water Rescue of Driver
Crews responded Wednesday after a car crashed into a pond in front of City Hall following a two-car crash, according to Port St. Lucie police. According to a release, a vehicle was southbound on Airoso Boulevard when it turned west onto Port St. Lucie Boulevard into the path of another car. The second vehicle lost control and went into the pond in front pf Port St. Lucie City Hall, said Master Sgt. Frank Sabol.
Read MoreLive Water Rescue Caught on Video
Posted by resqdisc on Aug 25, 2014 in News, Videos | Comments Off on Live Water Rescue Caught on Video
This live action FOX TV News clip shows the rescue of a woman in Pontiac, Illinois using our ResQ Disc™. The woman, in 40 degree water, was carried in the river’s strong current under several bridges. Using various rescue equipment including a standard life ring and throw bags, the fire department made several attempts to save her… to no avail. As she exited from beneath the last bridge, Pontiac Police Officer, Sgt. Morgan quickly retrieved his ResQ Disc™ from the trunk of his squad car. He quickly and easily threw the ResQ Disc like a frisbee over 100 feet into the middle of the river. The victim grabbed the yellow line and allowed the ResQ Disc™ to slide into her grasp. By submerging the buoyant ResQ Disc™, she got her head above water and tried to relax while Sgt. Morgan, positioned safely on shore, simply pulled her to safety without risking his life. The rescue took less than 60 seconds… Under a minute to save a...
Read MoreWinter Water and Ice Rescue Police Training Video
Posted by resqdisc on Aug 25, 2014 in News, Videos | Comments Off on Winter Water and Ice Rescue Police Training Video
This video provides practical techniques for law enforcement officers to use if they find themselves falling through ice in uniform. An actual ice self rescue is demonstrated to illustrate the techniques that can be utilized. The video offers further tips in rescuing someone who has fallen through the ice using a Res Q Disc®. The video was produced in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, United States Coast Guard and the Michigan State Police. BLUtube is powered by...
Read MoreFirst Responders Demonstrate ResQ Disc on Fox News
Posted by resqdisc on Aug 25, 2014 in News, Videos | Comments Off on First Responders Demonstrate ResQ Disc on Fox News
Fox News featured the ResQ Disc™ on ‘Fox Files’ as officer Jerry Cooley explains the process, benefits, and uses of the ResQ Disc™. The news video covers a number of different rescues including a story of saving 6 lives in one day in Tennessee county with the ResQ Disc™. Alton County Police Department has equipped every single squad car with a ResQ Disc™ and is recommending that ALL Fire, police and sheriff departments follow...
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