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While USAR dogs are trained and deployed for height and depth rescue both locally and overseas. As many of the dogs were purchased from the United
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underwater rescue operations. It can also double up as a carrier for highly specialised equipment such as the Heli-bucket and Skid Loader. One of its unique, purpose-built features is a compartment to enable our elite DART rescuers to gear up and even discuss rescue strategies while on transit to the incident location.
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The heli-bucket is a water dispenser slung underneath a helicopter to collect water from any open source, such as a reservoir or sea. The water in the bucket will then be discharged at the base of the bucket, when the release button is activated. The heli-bucket was acquired by the SCDF to enhance
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