The Portage Port Authority voted unanimously Thursday to buy an inflatable boat for the fire department’s water rescue team.

During the floods, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue performed 900 rescues ... 2025. . (Carline Jean / South Florida Sun Sentinel) Flood water can hide myriad dangers, including open manholes, broken ...

a height vehicle and a technical rescue unit in attendance, said the fire service. A bulk water carrier, water safety unit and fire boats from London Fire Brigade were also in attendance along ...

(WSVN) - Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue set up specialized training to ... Firefighters have spent the week performing rescues in water to simulate flooding conditions, as well as modifying equipment ...