Virginia National Guard aviation crews and Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Scuba Rescue Team members train on confined-space rescue hoist operations June 10, 2021, in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
210610-Z-RW533-1001.JPG Photo By: Mike Vrabel

CHESTERFIELD, Va. - Virginia National Guard aviation crews and Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Scuba Rescue Team members train on confined-space rescue hoist operations June 10, 2021, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The VNG aviators and Chesterfield first responders form the Virginia Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team to provide rotary wing aviation hoist capabilities which can conduct aerial rescue evacuation. During their quarterly training, the team practiced rescue hoists from rooftops, balconies and vehicles at Chesterfield’s Public Safety Training Center.


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