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

Thursday, September 24, 2015
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.
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Eyewitness News Anchor Samica Knight suited up and strapped in to see firsthand how the specialized group trains for emergencies.
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