Pickens, Greenville and Oconee Counties Partner with SC-HART for Multi-County Rescue Training

Greenville, Pickens and Oconee Counties Partner with SC-HART for Multi-County Rescue Training

Residents in portions of Greenville, Pickens and Oconee counties may notice increased helicopter and emergency response activity during the week of Oct. 5-9 as the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) conducts a multi-county training exercise.

SC-HART brings together specially trained rescue personnel and aviation resources to perform rescues in difficult-to-access environments, including mountainous terrain and land and water-based incidents. The exercise will bring state, regional and local resources together to practice helicopter rescue operations and strengthen coordination among responding agencies. Regular training helps ensure rescue personnel, aviation crews and local responders are prepared to work together safely and effectively when an actual emergency occurs. Residents should take comfort in knowing these teams are training in the Upstate, so they are prepared if a rescue is needed in these communities.

Residents may see helicopters flying at lower altitudes, emergency response vehicles and personnel, or other activity associated with the exercise. This is planned training activity and should not cause alarm.

Specific exercise locations will not be released to help maintain a safe and controlled training environment.

For more information on SC-HART: https://statefire.llr.sc.gov/ertf/pdf/SC-HART%20fact%20sheet.pdf

Media inquiries regarding the exercise or SC-HART should be directed to: Amy Williamson, Public Information Officer/SC State Fire, amy.williamson@llr.sc.gov, 803-429-4201

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