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SeaWorld Skytower Rescue Training

Published: Wednesday, July 01, 2009

The Skytower attraction is one of the highlights of SeaWorld San Diego, rising hundreds of feet in the air to give riders a beautiful view of Southern California. Although this amusement park ride has never failed, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and SeaWorld San Diego have conducted rescue training sessions annually to prepare firefighters for the unlikely scenario in which the ride does fail and they would be required to rescue passengers from the Skytower rider capsule at heights over 100'. Join FDNNTV.com's Bill Lorin for a look at this year's Skytower rescue training.

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AFG Workshop Schedules Available

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) will be holding Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) workshops around the country to provide information to those interested in submitting competitive applications to the 2010 AFG program, according to a news release from the USFA. Representatives from fire departments and non affiliated EMS organizations are invited to attend the free workshops. Information will be presented on program changes, program priorities, eligibility requirements and the application process, according to the release. They will also give general assistance in writing a competitive narrative for the grant application.

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