Tag Archives: HTR

When good firemen grow up to be Medics

So after lunch, we listened to Captain Martin jump every call within a 50 mile radius of Station #3 and even caught a few of our own. It was an EMS call that got me thinking about tonight's post. I was a little bit sad at first but then pride took over.

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Swift Water Rescue in Roanoke

Snow and cold temperatures add to the realisticness  of Roanoke’s Regional Heavy and Tactical Rescue training. The Regional team consists of members from Roanoke Fire / EMS,  Salem Fire / EMS  and Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Departments. Captain Chad Riddleberger explains that in temperatures ranging from – 10  to  +110 degrees, Roanoke Valley’s Bravest are on the job! Stay Safe ...

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