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Louisburg fire department seeks funding to form swift-water rescue team after Tar River drowning

2904792 · April 9, 2025
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The Louisburg Fire Department reported plans to stand up a county swift-water rescue team, estimated cost about $45,000; local business Powell donated $4,000 toward initial funding and the department is soliciting further donations and fundraising.

Louisburg — In the wake of a recent drowning in the Tar River, the Louisburg Fire Department told the Town Council on April 8 that it will pursue a county-level swift-water rescue team and is seeking donations to cover start-up costs.

The department reported an estimated cost of about $45,000 to equip a team of eight personnel and said Powell (a local business) donated $4,000 to the effort. "The project has, it's gonna cost about 45,000 to get it up and running with 8 personnel," the fire representative,…

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