Houston Fire Department outlines high-water rescue capabilities and training needs
Kat Marino of the Houston Fire Department described the city's high-water rescue operations, training regimen, equipment limits and plans to expand drone use and interagency training; councilmembers questioned staffing, overtime and grant-funded vehicle purchases.
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Kat Marino of the Houston Fire Department's marine division told Houston's council that recent climate-driven flooding and updated FEMA flood maps are increasing demand for high-water rescue operations and stretching department resources.
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