drowning man

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Dave StatterFeb 22, 2012
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Firefighters say rules wouldn't allow them to go beyond ankle deep to reach drowning man in lake three feet deep. Inquest in UK brings out similarities to Alameda, CA case.

Cop and paramedic also ordered not to go in.
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Dave StatterJun 9, 2011
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Audio: 911 calls, radio & other communications from controversial Alameda drowning released. Listen to recordings & read timeline.

Open records request gives new insight into response to drowning.
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Dave StatterJun 1, 2011
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Alameda citizens let officials have it over drowning. Firefighters to get training, but still no boat.

Island community has gone two years without water rescue capabilities.
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Dave StatterMay 31, 2011
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That was quick: Policy change for Alameda water rescue. If expectations aren't lowered with the funding you too can be forced to watch a man drown & take the blame.

There are important lessons in this one. Don't let it happen to your department.
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Dave StatterMay 31, 2011
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Alameda, CA firefighters & cops suffer image blow as they watch man drown. Dave believes without training & equipment they shouldn't have been dispatched to the call.

Dave looks at how this could have been prevented and what the fire department does now about this image problem.
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