Grand Rapids Fire Department expands water rescue capabilities, reports 41 calls since 2023
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Summary
The Grand Rapids Fire Department's water rescue team, based at Bridge Street Station, has expanded to include subsurface dive operations and responded to 41 water rescue calls from Jan. 2023 through Dec. 2024. The team has 30 trained divers and is preparing for increased river activity tied to future restoration projects.
The Grand Rapids Fire Department's water rescue team, the city's oldest specialty team based at Bridge Street Station, has expanded its mission to include subsurface dive operations in addition to surface and ice-water rescue.
According to the recap, from January 2023 through December 2024 the team responded to 41 water rescue calls and has 30 trained divers. The recording noted the team is preparing for increased river activity linked to future river restoration projects.
No operational orders, budget items, or formal requests for additional funding were described in the recap; the segment read as an update on capabilities and recent call volume.