Seattle Fire Department rescue swimmers undergo physically and mentally demanding training at various pool, lake and saltwater locations. They first complete a 40-hour Rapid Entry Rescue Swimmer program where they are taught hands-on skills on water safety, rescue and survival techniques as well as scene management. Next, they participate in a Seattle-specific training to learn how to respond on our waterfronts in collaboration with the department's other water rescue resources (rescue watercraf

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