Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Swift Water Rescue Team receives new equipment through grant

The grant was awarded to the agency through Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys RC&D Council. Through the grant, the ...
WNKY

Logan County rescuers dive into new swift water training to save lives during floods

As flooding grows more frequent in south-central Kentucky, Logan County Search and Rescue is stepping up its efforts to keep ...
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Harris County will become home to nation’s largest flood rescue training facility

Houston will soon be home to the nation’s largest swift-water rescue training facility, a $104 million project transforming 27 acres in Mission Bend into a state-of-the-art hub for first responders ...
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OK-TF1 trains for rescues as Tulsa Fire expands swift water response

When tragedy strikes, seconds count. Oklahoma Task Force One recently wrapped up specialized rescue training to prepare for disasters ranging from tornadoes to floods. The team is made up of Tulsa and ...
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Gallatin Fire Department nears state credential in swiftwater rescues

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Gallatin Fire Department will soon add swiftwater rescue to their response arsenal. The training took nearly 3 years, but GFD is on the verge of becoming just 1 of 9 ...
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Tucson Fire crews rescue driver from Rillito River

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Tucson Fire Department responded to a fourth swift water rescue in the Rillito River on Sunday night. Around 10:17 p.m. on Oct. 12, TFD was dispatched to a swift water ...