A rescue boat is seen near the Petitcodiac River bridge on Sept. 14, 2023. Image: Tara Clow

Firefighters training on Petitcodiac River

Tara Clow October 20, 2025 1:38 pm Last Updated on February 8, 2026 7:57 pm

There will be activity on the Petitcodiac River over the next few weeks.

Riverview firefighters IAFF Local 2549 are conducting swift water rescue training in an effort to maintain their certification.

The live training helps to ensure firefighters are able to respond safely and effectively during water related emergencies.

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Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.