Firefighters are preparing for warmer weather. The soothing sounds of warm days are already drawing people to Sacramento's waterways. There is only one small rapid, San Juan Rapid. It went down last week. We made sure the river was clear of trees and safe with no new obstacles along the way. And businesses like American River Rafting Rentals are gearing up for a better season. A wonderful perfect winter reservoir has filled up. They are definitely going to supply us with good water and it will be an average water flow. Last year they actually weren't able to reopen until mid-June, but with water temperatures in the mid-50s, the Sacramento Metro Fire District will also be on standby at the popular Sacramento destination. Both boat crews are fully staffed and available to respond to the river in the event of an emergency. Parker Wilburn says his two main problems this year are people not wearing life jackets and not using proper equipment on the river. The problem is that once one of these pool toys, whether it's a stick or a stone in the water, gets a hole, the raft can't hold any air. And those people are trapped and need rescue. There are dozens of locations throughout Sacramento County where you can rent life jackets. These include Rancho Cordova's riverfront location and fire station. Maricela de la Cruz KCRA THREE News.Last year, the raft rental company opened PERMANE
Raft rental business preparing to open for the first time this season
Warmer days are already drawing people to Sacramento's waterways, and businesses like American River Raft Rentals are gearing up.
Warmer days are already drawing people to Sacramento's waterways, and companies like American River Raft Rental are gearing up for better weather. “Last year we weren't able to open permanently until mid-June,” said Kent Hansen, owner of the raft rental business. It is scheduled to open this Saturday. This year will be the 50th season. Like every year, crews travel down the river to ensure there are no trees or other obstacles along the way, including San Juan Rapids. Despite the warm conditions, the Sacramento Metro Fire District is also on standby at popular destinations in Sacramento, as water temperatures are in the mid-50s. Metro Fire's Parker Wilborn told KCRA 3 that besides hypothermic water, the two main problems they see are people not wearing life jackets and rocks and sticks. He said he was bringing pool toys into the river, which was clogged with water. A hole in a raft could trap people and require rescue. “Both of our boat crews are fully staffed and ready to respond to the river should an emergency arise,” Wilborn said. There are dozens of locations in Sacramento County where you can rent life jackets. These are available in a variety of sizes and can be found at various locations on rivers and fire stations.
Already warm days are starting to draw people to Sacramento's waterways, and companies like American River Raft Rental are gearing up for better weather.
“We have had a comfortable and perfect winter. The reservoir is full and will definitely provide good quality water, and the water volume will be average. Last year, it remained open permanently until mid-June. “We couldn't do it,” said Kent Hansen, owner of the raft rental business, which plans to open this Saturday.
This year marks its 50th season, and like every year, crews travel down the river to ensure there are no trees or other obstacles along the way, including the San Juan Rapids.
Despite the warm climate, Water temperature is in the mid 50sThat's why the Sacramento Metro Fire District is also on standby at a popular destination in Sacramento.
Metro Fire's Parker Wilborn told KCRA 3 that besides hypothermic water, the two main issues they see are people not wearing life jackets and rocks under the water. He said he was bringing pool toys into the river, which was filled with rocks, sticks and other debris.
A hole in a raft can trap people and require rescue.
“Both of our boat crews are fully staffed and ready to respond to the river should an emergency arise,” Wilborn said.
There are dozens of places to rent in Sacramento County. Rental life jacket. These are available in a variety of sizes and can be found at various locations on rivers and fire stations.