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Tshwane rescue technicians issued with new diving and water rescue gear
The acting Chief of Emergency Services of the City of Tshwane Moshema Mosia issued a team of recue technicians with new personal water rescue and diving gear on Wednesday, 9 November 2022. The personal gear will allow the technicians to rapidly respond to incidents even when on standby during the rainy season. “We want to make sure that your respond with the right personal protective clothing that matches your level of skills and training to benefit those in distress during the times of need,” Acting Chief Mosia said to a visibly elated team of water rescue technicians and divers.
He continued, “This equipment is personally issued to you so that you may exercise personal accountability in caring for and maintaining it in a state of readiness.” Acting Deputy Chief Jan Adriaan Stokenstroom Kruger, popularly called JAS, thanked all management on behalf of the technicians and divers. JAS is the dive supervisor of the City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department and is actively involved in the skilling and development of water rescue technicians in the department. The gear contains the following items, which are essential during a water rescue or diving incident: Water rescue bag • One set of power fins • One set of gloves • One throw bag • One personal floating device • One swift water helmet • One lock knife (Squeeze) • One pair of swift water boots Diving bag • One dive suit • One bouncy compressor • One pressure and depth meter • One demand valve • One mask • One set of gloves • One pair of booties • One pair of fins • One knife • One dive alert device • One firefly strobe light • One scuba flashlight The team is in a state of readiness to respond to incidents related to water rescue during the current rainy season. We plead with residents to exercise extreme caution and to ensure their personal safety and that of their loved ones and fellow community members during periods of extreme weather conditions such as storms and persistent rainfall which may lead to incidents of flooding and other negative impacts. Crossing flooded waterways and low-water bridges should be avoided at all costs because this has been proven in past years to lead to loss of lives and property. Special care must be given to the vulnerable, such as children and the elderly, during periods of adverse weather conditions and around swimming pools. Good habits such as always following reliable weather updates and warnings or alerts issued by the South African Weather Services on all media platforms may come in handy when planning daily activities and avoiding weather-related dangers. Source: Charles Mabaso, deputy chief: public information and liaison officer, City of Tshwane Emergency Services |
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