As storm threatens Texas, new disaster alert system is promoted

A high angle rescue team with the Austin Fire Department spends a lot of time training. Wednesday, there was a demonstration of a rescue from a building collapse. Dropping out of a window, dangling from the side of a high rise or a cliff is no time to second guess equipment or team members. AFD Lt. D.J. Walker made it clear that “hoping” for a safe landing is not part of the equation. “So they’re in the moment, taking care of the things that arise, but they are also being prepared for the next step so whenever they get to it, the next transition, they’re ready for […]

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