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Bakersfield Fire Department Water Rescue Team deployed to Merced

Members of this team were also deployed to Merced County in early January, where they saw significant action while making several rescues.
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Posted at 2:04 PM, Mar 10, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-10 17:04:54-05

MERCED, Calif. (KERO) — In anticipation of severe flooding in Merced County, the Bakersfield Fire Department deployed a six-member Water Rescue Team to the area on Thurs, Mar 9.

The group will be heading to the city of Atwater, a community 2.5 hours north of Fresno.

Members of this team were also deployed to Merced County in early January, where they saw significant action while making several rescues.