Cadets with the Akron Fire Department spent a pre-spring morning practicing high angle rope rescues off the High Level Bridge in Akron, Ohio. The training was part of an effort to expose them to all aspects of the fire service. Members of Station 7A and Fire Training personnel provided the instruction during the session.

Source: Akron Fire Department

Source Type: EMS

Source Location: Akron

Akron, OH

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