Photos, video: Duluth firefighters train to use new water rescue equipment

Duluth firefighter Andy Beck (left) secures a MARSARS Cold Water Rescue Sling around Dave Werner during a water rescue training exercise using the new device at Rice's Point in Duluth on Thursday morning. The two are firefighters working out of 2 Engine in Lincoln Park. All firefighters are being trained to use the new tool, which provides additional buoyancy and security during a rescue. It should be on all the trucks by next week. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com

By Robert King

March 22, 2018 03:56 PM

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Captain Scott Kleive of 1 Tower goes over the procedure for using the MARSARS Cold Water Rescue Sling with firefighters from 2 Engine on the ice at Rice's Point on Thursday morning. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com

1/3: Captain Scott Kleive of 1 Tower goes over the procedure for using the MARSARS Cold Water Rescue Sling with firefighters from 2 Engine on the ice at Rice's Point on Thursday morning. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com

Duluth firefighters prepare to train using a new rescue sling at Rice's Point near the old Interstate Bridge on Thursday. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com

2/3: Duluth firefighters prepare to train using a new rescue sling at Rice's Point near the old Interstate Bridge on Thursday. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com

While Captain Scott Kleive of 1 Tower watches, Chad Rindal secures the rescue sling around fellow Duluth firefighter Trevor Olsen during a water rescue exercise to test out the new life-saving equipment. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com

3/3: While Captain Scott Kleive of 1 Tower watches, Chad Rindal secures the rescue sling around fellow Duluth firefighter Trevor Olsen during a water rescue exercise to test out the new life-saving equipment. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com