AFD uses open floodgates to train for swift water rescues.
The Austin Fire Department is utilizing open floodgates at Tom Miller Dam for training purposes. The training is focused on swift water rescues.
The open floodgates provide the department with an opportunity to practice and prepare for rescue operations in swift water conditions.
Further details about the training are available from KXAN, the source of this information.
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