PLACARD PROGRAM: Identify your gear and your team.
Placard-Compatible Gear
Easily identify crew members and personal gear from mission to mission. NRS Rescue Placards can be customized with text of your choosing, with hook-and-loop backing for interchangeable use between personnel and equipment.
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Discover the best-selling rescue gear and apparel that NRS has to offer. You’ll find everything you and your crew need to stay safe on the water.
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Finding Swiftwater Rescue Classes » When things do go wrong, only boaters with swiftwater rescue training can effectively help themselves and others.
Putting Rescue Skills to Use on the Water » Rescue expert Jim Coffey shows how swiftwater skills can be put to use on a typical day on the river with a mixed group of kayakers in this video.
Equipping Your PFD for Rescue » Experienced rescuers equip their life jackets with pulleys, prussics, crib sheets, carabineers and other essential items.
How to Do Live Bait Rescue » Jumping in to rescue a swimmer can sometimes be the best technique. This video from Jim Coffey shows how to perform a live bait rescue.
Throw Bag Techniques » Learn proper throw bag techniques such as throwing, safely bringing in the swimmer, bracing, and how to catch and hold the rope if you’re the swimmer.
Victim Contact Techniques » This video covers victim contact techniques for safely paddling, swimming and wading out to the victim.
About NRS Rescue
At NRS, we know that effective rescue requires working together. We approach everything from product development to fulfilling your order as though we are part of your team.
We supply rugged, dependable, technical equipment and apparel that helps keep you safe and efficient, and we work hard to provide the industry’s best service and support.