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The Johnstown Dam Disaster Explained
If you are from PA or have friends and family from PA then you have probably heard about the catastrophic dam failure that led to the...
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Oct 15, 20248 min read
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Hurricane Preparedness
A hurricane preparedness blog for quick reference.
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Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Bio Hazards In The Water Transmittable To YOU
All water is contaminated water. We've all heard about pollution in the water, but what about when you are a Public Safety Diver? What...
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Feb 13, 20243 min read
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Blue Marsh Lake "Death Park"
Blue Marsh Lake, a place where many like to visit and spend beautiful summer days in Berks county, Pennsylvania. People travel from far...
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Nov 6, 20233 min read
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Titanic: Adventure Out Of Time, Again.
As a kid the Titanic fascinated me. I read every book I could get my hands on, then the James Cameron movie came out in 1997 and OMG!...
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Jun 22, 20233 min read
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Call 911 For My Ears. MEBT.
MEBT is not Swimmer's Ear.
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Mar 20, 20235 min read
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Head Protection
Head Protection. Standards. Insurance. Use your head!
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Jul 4, 20223 min read
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Why No Innertubes At Blue Marsh Lake?
No innertubes at Blue Marsh Lake.
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Jun 7, 20223 min read
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Lighting For After Dark
Lighting for after dark on the water.
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Sep 16, 20214 min read
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Getting Back On Your SUP After Falling
My best advice is practice falling, and don't be afraid to get wet (weather and temps permitting - hopefully you're dressed appropriately...
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May 27, 20213 min read
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Waterproof Radio
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May 19, 20212 min read
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Dock Street Dam Death Trap
Dangerous for both rescuers and recreational water lovers, the Dock Street Dam on the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, PA was designed...
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Mar 20, 20213 min read
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Knives and Other Tools
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Mar 4, 20213 min read
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Knee,Shin, Elbow Protection
This blog contains affiliate links we may earn a small commission from. Please support our mission. Nature is beautiful. Until it wrecks...
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Feb 7, 20212 min read
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Cold Weather Gear For Recreation
This blog contains affiliate links we may earn a small commission from. Please support our mission. (Note: Blog is much more visually...
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Jan 30, 20213 min read
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iSUP Patching and Board Maintenance
That sound air makes when it's exiting your board, except you aren't deflating it, and your heart is slowly sinking while your mind is...
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Oct 28, 20204 min read
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NRS Footwear
Footwear is so important! If you have ever tried to walk through a river, on the banks or through any other rescue scene, like a suburb...
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Oct 20, 20203 min read
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ECO Friendly Paddleboards
When I was researching to buy my first SUP, I had read that they weren't environmentally friendly. I didn't fully comprehend these...
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Oct 13, 20203 min read
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Type V Rescue PFD
This blog contains affiliate links we may earn a small commission from. Please help us continue our mission. As the new members on our...
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Oct 5, 20203 min read
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Magnet Fishing, Metal Detecting and Recovery
Underwater recovery.
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Sep 26, 20202 min read
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