r/Firefighting • u/Wesofire Engineer-Instructor-SUSAR • 22d ago

News KCFD kept secret that firefighter drowned during training.

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article311598450.html
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u/Familiar-Bottle-5837 21d ago

This was an authorized training for members trying to attend swift water classes. This was a swim test which is required before attending the swift water classes.

Kyle was almost done with his 300m test when the personnel nearby watched him stop swimming and sink down into the 4ft section of the pool.

This was being supervised by swift water technicians and BLS crews. He was instantly pulled out of the water.

KC Star has made a disgraceful article full of lies.

To think that KCFD did not do everything in their power to save their brother is just terrible and untrue.

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u/Murky_Cartoonist_585 21d ago

Here! Direct all attention here to be informed before posting your poorly informed opinions passed off as intelligent insight. Thank you for your post!