Better training could have saved lives of six firemen says water rescue expert

Chan (right) conducting a swift water rescue course as an instructor.

PETALING JAYA: Better training to assess risky situations before jumping in could have saved the lives of the six brave and dedicated firemen who drowned during an attempted rescue at an old mining pool in Puchong, Selangor, said a water rescue specialist.

"The first step in conducting any rescue is a 'scene size up' where you consider all the factors and do a risk-benefit analysis.