A water rescue took place near the town of Bloomsdale.
A personal flotation device used in water rescue or lifeguarding.
Near Homosassa, two people who did not evacuate required water rescue.
Firefighters later said that they did not have current training and certifications to perform land-based water rescue.
Seven people required water rescue after their cars stalled in floodwaters.
All teams are trained in search methods and water rescue.
Specialists in white water rescue, mountain rescue, mine disaster response and other specialties are often employed.
They are no longer capable of rescue; all water rescue and extrication equipment was sold after the 2002 change.
The Newfoundland has long been used for water rescue, not only on shore, but from fishing boats as well.
In 2011, several members of the department completed training to become certified at the Technician Level for water rescue.