Jackson County Rescue squads receive thermal imaging, night vision equipment
Jackson County EMA Director, Commission Chairman, Captain of Scottsboro Jackson Rescue and Rosalie Rescue Squad pictured with new thermal equipment.
By Stefante Randall | May 18, 2021 at 7:24 PM CDT - Updated May 18 at 7:25 PM
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - New, life-saving, equipment is now in the hands of Jackson County first responders.
Two rescue squads received thermal imaging equipment to help with nighttime operations.
Members of Scottsboro-Jackson County Rescue and the Rosalie Rescue Squad were presented with $10,000 worth of thermal and night vision equipment. The teams frequently respond to calls for help from hikers, swimmers and people trapped by storm debris.