Two men and two women were in the canoes, according to a conservation officer with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The four flipped in a heavy brush area near Buchanan. It took 50 minutes for rescue workers to save them.
Read More »Tag Archives: Swift Water Rescue
Buckle up!
I really haven’t checked in with a “full” post since our 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Greenbelt, Md back on the 11th. I received a TON of e-mails, text messages and comments on the site from that post ( I Cried ) … THANKS! I was hesitant to hit the “publish” button on that post. I had so much I wanted to ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »