PHOTO: The Kauai Fire Department honored personnel who rescued 26 individuals and two dogs during the flood event in the overnight hours April 11.
The honored firefighters are with Rescue 3 and the Kapaa and Koloa fire stations.
“These firefighters that we are recognizing today were able to quickly adapt to the hazardous conditions, utilize their previous training, knowledge, and experiences to formulate a solid game plan and execute it safely,” said KFD Deputy Chief Roger Mills. “They performed bravely, and I want to sincerely thank them for attending today – as these men do not do this for recognition, they are dedicated to serving, and they do it exceptionally well.”
According to KFD, crews rescued a family of 10, including seven children, safely transporting them through a flooded roadway in Kapaa.