HART practices confined-space rescue hoists - Feb. 22, 2023

Virginia National Guard aviation crews and Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Scuba Rescue Team members practice rescue hoists during training Feb. 22, 2023, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The VNG aviators and Chesterfield first responders form the Virginia Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team, providing rotary wing aviation hoist capabilities and aerial rescue evacuation. During training, the team practiced rescue hoists including confined-space operations from a rooftop at the Chesterfield Public Safety Training Center. Read more about HART at ngpa.us/22686.