City of San Rafael, CA

05/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 18:00

Fireboat San Rafael Training

US Coast Guard (USCG) Helicopter 6539 lowering rescue basket onto the deck of Fireboat San Rafael (FBSR).

On May 19th, FBSR - Station 55C crew coordinated training with USCG Copter 6539 on emergency operations basket ops/hoist operations. The opportunity allowed new Coast Guard Flight Mechanics to practice their craft as well as our crew working with aircraft simulating taking a patient from the boat to the helicopter for transport to a local hospital.

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