Receive presentation on West Contra Costa County Technical Rescue Program
In Plain English
Fire department staff presented information about a regional rescue program that handles emergencies requiring specialized equipment and training. The program serves multiple cities in west Contra Costa County for incidents like building collapses, water rescues, and confined space emergencies. Richmond participates in this shared service to provide residents with advanced rescue capabilities that would be too expensive for one city to maintain alone.
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