A look inside Houston Fire Department's air and water rescue training

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Friday, September 25, 2015
A look inside HFD's air and water rescue training
The Houston Frie Department's Techincal Rescue team is called out for dramatic rescue efforts, and now we're getting a look inside their training.

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- From the air by helicopter, in the water by boat, repelling from the top of buildings, and squeezing into tight spaces, there's a special division of the Houston Fire Department dedicated to rescues and saving lives in dangerous situations. They're called the HFD Technical Rescue Team.

Eyewitness News Anchor Samica Knight suited up and strapped in to see firsthand how the specialized group trains for emergencies.