WHAT:            Swiftwater Rescue Team Training – Six Flags Thunder River Attraction

WHEN:            Thursday, May 3, 2018 (Media Opportunity from 1-2:30 p.m. only)

WHERE:          Six Flags Over Georgia

WHO:              Multi-Agency (Fire Departments) Swiftwater Rescue Teams Train at Six Flags Over Georgia

                        275 Riverside Parkway, SW

                        Austell, Georgia 30168

WHY:               Fire Departments are teaming up to enhance the training opportunities available to emergency responders during the busy summer season and share a safety message for river patrons.  Firefighters are conducting a three-day rigorous training exercises at the Thunder River attraction at Six Flags Over Georgia.  Thunder River is an excellent example of basic river dynamics and hydrology features. Firefighters will be perfecting their skills to swim across strong currents, demonstrate swiftwater rescue techniques, deal with obstacles in the water and learn self-rescue and survival methods.  Interviews with team members will be available. 

HOW:              To attend the MEDIA OPPORTUNITY,please contact Captain Tommy Rutledge, PIO at 678.300.5749 or e-mail fdpio@gwinnettcounty.com.  An RSVP is required for media attendance and escort.  The on-site contact will be Captain Corey Kendrix with Gwinnett Fire-SRT.

                        All media will be escorted and are asked to report to the security post off Riverside Parkway, from I-20.  Take the second entrance to Six Flags on the left off Riverside.  Go to the stop sign and turn right to get to the security post.