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IN PHOTOS: Firefighters hone swift water rescue skills in the Glen

Credit River makes perfect spot for local crews to practice

If you noticed plenty of  firefighter activity in Glen Williams this week, don't worry - it wasn't an ongoing emergency.

Halton Hills Fire Department crews have spent the week honing their swift water rescue skills with training in the Credit River.

The firefighters set up shop in the Glen to rescue mock victims with rescue rings, a throw line and their inflated RDC (rapid deployment craft), as well as practice their medical skills by immobilizing mock injured victims in the water, all while wearing specialized rescue wet suits.