It’s been raining cats and dogs in Greensboro but the problems in this city have not come close to the treacherous conditions that have been taking place in the western part of the state. That’s why, in response to a request from North Carolina Emergency Management, the Greensboro Fire Department has deployed 18 members of its Search and Rescue Team to help in search and rescue operations in Western North Carolina due to the impact of Hurricane Helene.
The team from Greensboro will coordinate efforts with the Fayetteville Fire Department as part of a state-led deployment.
The team headed for Western North Carolina from Greensboro at midnight on Thursday, Sept. 26 and is expected to stay on assignment there for up to seven days.
When they arrive in Brevard, North Carolina, they’ll check in with local emergency management and find out how their skills can be best used.
Greensboro Fire Chief Jim Robinson said on Thursday that the team is always ready for events such as this.
“The safety of North Carolina’s residents is our top priority, and we are proud to assist in any way we can during this critical time,” he said. “Our Search and Rescue Team is well-trained and prepared to respond to the challenging conditions that come with hurricane-related disasters.”
A statement from the Greensboro Fire Department noted that the department “remains committed to providing aid wherever it is needed across the state” and added, “As the situation develops, the department will continue to update the community on the team’s progress and impact.”
Praying for the Search and Rescue Team and all those impacted by the horrible flooding and awful destruction in the North Carolina mountains.
We have family in western Carolina. The devastation is awful. Hope to get these soon to help family clean up.
Oh no not the heroes again!
Faster than a submarine sandwich, more powerful than a remote control, able to leap a coffee table at a single bound, Look Coming down the street in the big pink truck, is it a bird? Is it a plane no it’s: FIREMAN!
They never saw someone else’s hard and tax dollar that they were afraid of.
Talk about bravery!
They work less than 100 days a year, but receive a full year salary, benefits, longevity, retirement, sick days, Holiday pay, you name it they are first in line to grab it
J rust. I pray you never have to call the Fire Department for anything. You my friend are a cad
I know a Greensboro firefighter who found and rescued two small children on the second floor of a burning apartment building by himself in zero visibility in time for medics to resuscitate the children before there heart stopped.
Thank you for paying a share of my son’s salary.
Most worked as volunteers long before becoming salaried. Many are volunteers their entire career. They work long hours now that they first responders for all types of emergency calls. Not to mention hours of training each week to be ready for just about any kind of emergency.
You clearly have no idea what you are ranting about.
Johnny would you call them if your house is on fire or You, a friend, family member require medical attention?
Being trained and ready to assist at a moments notice to the citizens of this county is priceless. My opinion they, like EMS and law enforcement are paid to little.