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Surface Water Operations Fins


AEL Category: 01. Personal Protective Equipment

AEL Title: Fins, Surface Water Operations

AEL Number: 01SW-04-FINS

SAVER Project: Surface Water Operations Fins

Surface water operations rescue fins are designed to be short, permitting the user to walk without removing them. They are used during search and rescue operations by specially trained responders in swift water environments to increase speed and maneuverability, reduce fatigue, and enhance operational capabilities.

The Focus Group Report, Market Survey Report, and Assessment Report on Surface Water Operations Fins are limited distribution documents, and are available in the SAVER Community on First Responder Communities of Practice (FRCoP).

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.

Attachment Ext. Size Date
Surface Water Operations Rescue Fins Highlight (October 2011) PDF 254.67 KB
Surface Water Operations Rescue Fins Summary (March 2012) PDF 696.44 KB
Last Updated: 01/31/2023
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