The Fire Department Water Rescue Program deals with all surface rescue needs within the City of Winnipeg.

This involves all:

• Rivers and streams
• Retention ponds and swimming pools (within the city boundaries)

All stations have limited water rescue capabilities but 5 stations have significant capabilities using a variety of specialized equipment and training such as:

• Zodiac inflatable boats with outboard engines
• 2 jet boats including a newly purchased Fire Hawk boat which also provides a firefighting platform on the river front to facilitate a rapid and safe fire and rescue response for the City.

The Water Rescue program operates 24 x 7 - 365 days a year and has been in existence for over 20 years and has responded when needed to all water emergencies for citizens and vessels and on occasion to animals requiring assistance.