Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Swiftwater rescue teams, fire departments deployed to assist with Tropical Storm Debby CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — In ...

Rising floodwaters in Pickett County left residents and their pets stranded in the Moodyville community, prompting a ...

SCRANTON — When the next flash flood strikes, city firefighters will be even better prepared to respond because of increased training and rescue inflatable boats, officials said Tuesday on the ...

The Ludlow Fire and Ambulance Department is investing in a swiftwater rescue team with help from local donors.

Russell McCullar offers tips for building an urban swiftwater arsenal so teams are ready for a variety of water rescue conditions. South Florida Urban Search and Rescue, Florida Task Force 2, conducts ...

Like other cities, Nashville certainly is no stranger to natural disasters or tragedy. So, from large tornados to major floods, Nashville continues to adapt, plan and respond accordingly. We’re no ...

NORRISTOWN — The Norristown Fire Department has earned the Swiftwater Type 2a Recognition for a six-member, all-hazard team, through the Pennsylvania Volunteer Rescue Services Recognition program. The ...

Members help tubers, save fugitives and pull stranded boaters to safety Waterways are running at near-peak levels this week after the San Juan Mountains received above-average snowfall this winter.

The Rocky Mount Fire Department is among two dozen swiftwater rescue teams to receive new equipment from the state. The fire department received $65,000 in swiftwater rescue equipment, which included ...

Manchester Fire Department's swiftwater rescue team helped save children and adults who were trapped in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene.After crews were sent down to North Carolina earlier this ...