West Metro Fire Rescue – West Metro has launched a REMS team- a rapid extraction/extrication team- specially trained and assigned to rescue firefighters injured during wildland fires.
The team’s first assignment was at the 416 Fire in Durango. Here’s a look at their training and some insight on their mission.
“Whatever it takes… to serve.”
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