The Virginia Beach search-and-rescue team deployed to Texas in the aftermath of deadly floods. Now, they’re sharing their ...

Composed of certified public safety divers, the GBPD dive team is trained in underwater search and recovery, evidence recovery, body recovery, vehicle extrication and swiftwater rescue operations.

Authorities noted that at 4:05 a.m., a rescue boat with swiftwater-certified personnel from Kent Fire and PCWRT reached the island and brought the woman to safety.

Eight members of the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team, VA-2, are deploying to Texas Sunday evening to assist with ongoing flood response operations.

Firefighters in Wall, Texas, rescue a driver from floodwaters without a swiftwater rescue team, using ropes and flotation devices. Driver is safe and evaluated. Skip Navigation.

Photos courtesy of Christina Moser. Slocum’s Swiftwater Rescue Team responded to a call off of CR 2202 in Palestine for a mother and 2-year-old daughter trapped on top of their vehicle.

Firefighters in Wall, Texas, rescue a driver from floodwaters without a swiftwater rescue team, using ropes and flotation devices. Driver is safe and evaluated. Skip Navigation.

The Garden Spot Fire Rescue and Columbia Borough Fire Department water rescue teams have had a busy start to summer: With ...

Members of LCFD’s Swiftwater Rescue Team and two members of Dona Ana Fire Rescue approached the area from the south and headed upstream, up the Rio Grande, in anticipation of the victims being ...