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Public Safety &
Water Rescue PFDs
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If you require assistance
selecting appropriate items for your Public Safety Diving Team and/or
Surface Water Rescue Team, we are here to help. Please contact our Public Safety Sales Dept. at
(651) 681-8434 or email |
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NRS Rescue is a leading provider of the highest
quality swiftwater rescue equipment available. They supply a wide selection
of PFDs, rafts, rope, throw bags, dry suits, wetsuits, knives, helmets,
instructional rescue books and safety videos. |
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NRS
Big Water Type V PFD |
NRS
Rapid Rescuer
Type V PFD |
NRS
Zen Rescue
Type V PFD |
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Types of US Coast Guard Approved PFDs |
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Type I: (Off-Shore
Life Jacket) -- For open, rough or remote water, where rescue may be slow coming.
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Type II: (Near-Shore
Buoyant Vest) -- For calm, inland water, or where there is good chance of fast rescue.
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Type III: (Flotation
Aid) -- For calm, inland water, or where there is good chance of fast rescue. The most
comfortable for continuous wear.
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Type IV: (Throwable
Devices) -- For calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic where help is nearby.
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Type V: (Special Use
Devices) -- For special uses/conditions. Examples: Industrial Work
Suits, Cold
Water Immersion Suits, Work Vests and some inflatable
PFDs.
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Check out the official website of the
U.S.
Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety. |
Learn how to prevent accidents,
injuries, and fatalities while boating. Review safety tips, news, recalls,
defects, and laws and regulations you should know. |
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While
these are excellent reference materials, in no way should this information
be considered a replacement for proper training for the specific type of
activity in which you plan to participate. |