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'It's going to save lives': Roanoke County Fire & Rescue launching swift water rescue team
‘It’s going to save lives’: Roanoke County Fire & Rescue launching swift water rescue team The county spent $150,000 on four boats, gear and training for the team Tags: ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Roanoke County Fire & Rescue has had to rely on other departments for some rescue calls. Now, the county’s got some brand new equipment that will help them save lives across the Roanoke Valley. “You’ll get killed in a swift water incident. It’s one of the most dangerous things we’ll do,” said Fire Capt. Geoff Tuck from Roanoke County Fire & Rescue. Thanks to new equipment, Roanoke Co...
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