Based on the following, which skills should swift-water rescue firefighters obtain? Different cities provide different gear and equipment for their firefighters, and each vehicle requires special skills. Spokane, Washington, utilizes kayaks to search for victims, then builds rope systems to make a rescue. These types of rescues are exceedingly dangerous as victims are often panicked and do not listen to their rescuers or heed appropriate warnings. You may also have seen rescues occur from helicopters. Swift-water rescue personnel are trained to hover above trapped victims using a harness and rope system to draw the victims up into the helicopter.
Swift-water rescuers may use kayaks to search for victims and work around dangerous, fast-moving water. Strong swimming ability is important for handling those conditions and helping people who may be panicked. The passage describes rescuers using harnesses and ropes with helicopters, but it does not say they need a helicopter license or rock-climbing training.
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