PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A multi-county emergency response training exercise involving the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team is scheduled for October 5 through October 9.
Residents across Greenville, Pickens and Oconee counties may notice an increased presence of emergency personnel and low-flying rescue aircraft during the five-day drill.
The South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) is a joint venture combining resources from SC State Fire, the State Air National Guard, state MDA and local emergency responders. Team members include personnel from local fire departments, rescue squads, and emergency management agencies trained to execute complex rescues in environments that are difficult to reach on foot…