Higgins and Langley Memorial & Education Awards
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Incident Award
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Program Development
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Outstanding Achievement
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Special Commendation
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Lifetime Achievement Award
The Higgins and Langley Memorial & Education Awards in Swiftwater Rescue, honor outstanding achievement in the technical rescue discipline of swiftwater and flood rescue.
The awards are not intended as recognition of heroism only. They acknowledge individuals and swiftwater rescue teams that have:
Utilized swiftwater rescue in lifesaving efforts
Increased awareness about the need for swiftwater and flood rescue training
Promoted worldwide swiftwater rescue training, standards, and certification
Inspired other agencies to develop viable water rescue programs
2025 Higgins and Langley Award Recipients
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3 Incident Awards
May 16th River Rescue, Potomac River MD
Multiple Teams
Evacuations and Rescues from Inicoi Memorial Hospital
Washinton Co/Johnson City EMS, Bristol TN Fire Department, Johnson City FD, Tennessee Emergency Mgt Agency, Unicoi Co EMS, Erwin FD, Erwin PD, Unicoi County Emergency Mgt Agency Director, TN Army National Guard Aviation, Virginia State Police
South Carolina
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Program Development
FRNSW Enhanced Water Rescue Capability Program
Fire and Rescue New South Wales Australia
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Outstanding Achievement
September 2024 Storm Event Mission 183, Tennessee
Multiple Teams
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Special Commendation
Michael Harvey
Fire and Emergency New Zealand
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Moose Mutlow
2024 Higgins and Langley Award Recipients
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2023 Higgins and Langley Award Recipients
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2022 Higgins and Langley Award Recipients
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