Local Swiftwater Teams Receive Award for Helene Response

Local swiftwater teams receive award for Helene response

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Members of the Washington County/Johnson City EMS and the Tennessee District 1 Task Force were presented with the Higgins & Langley Outstanding Achievement Award on Thursday. The award recognizes the team's work for the community during Hurricane Helene and honors their outstanding achievement in the technical discipline of swiftwater and flood rescue. “Washington County-Johnson City EMS and members of the Johns…

Local swiftwater rescue teams receive international honor

Members of the Washington County – Johnson City EMS and Tennessee District 1 Task Force were presented with the Higgins & Langley Outstanding Achievement for their actions in Washington and Unicoi Counties during Hurricane Helene in September 2024.