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McKinney honors fire departmenttechnical-rescue team after dramatic October heavy-vehicle extrication
Summary
City leaders recognized the fire department's technical-rescue team and presented challenge coins after members described a complex October 22 heavy-vehicle extrication that relied on specialized training, new equipment and a repurposed Rescue 1 apparatus.
The McKinney City Council on Dec. 2 recognized the city's technical-rescue team for their response to a heavy-vehicle extrication on Oct. 22, crediting extensive training and recent investments in equipment and apparatus with saving the driver's life.
Chief Dowell told the council the technical-rescue program covers high-risk, low-frequency events such as confined-space, rope, trench and structural-collapse rescues, and requires advanced training, equipment and apparatus. He said the department consolidated equipment at a…
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