Community (TX) Volunteer Fire Department: Hurricane Harvey Rescue Efforts

September 8, 2017
ByFire Engineering Staff

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By Lauralee Veitch

During the devestating flooding that engulfed the Houston, Texas, region, the Community (TX) Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) responded to many requests for assistance during Hurricane Harvey. The CVFD worked tirelessly in collaboration with several agencies to rescue animals and people from the flood waters.   

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