SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Monsoon storms can bring a serious danger: rising floodwaters that can quickly turn streets and roads into death traps — especially for drivers who try to push through.
Every summer, crews across the Valley are called out to rescue people trapped in flooded washes and roadways. Parts of Scottsdale are especially prone to flooding, which is why the city’s technical rescue team stays on standby this time of year.
Scottsdale has a team specifically trained for swift-water rescues. It’s rigorous work, but firefighters say the skills they practice can mean the difference between life and death…