We had a great time last week photographing members of the Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service during their Swift Water Rescue Training at the Tees Barrage International White Water Centre. They started out on the long course and then, after lunch, moved on to the more violent short course where they practised rescuing people trapped in cars.

The photos can be viewed in our online gallery here.

Also, here’s a slideshow of some of the photos from the day…