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King County receives $1 million for rescue helicopter
The grant will add matching instrument panels and a new rescue hoist to improve communications and safety during rescues, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier joined the King County Sheriff at King County International Airport to celebrate more than $1 million in federal funding secured to upgrade a rescue helicopter.
- King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall noted the unit has provided hoist rescues for 27 years, serving all but two Washington counties as one of three counties offering such capabilities.
- The funds will allow the King County Sheriff to implement "key safety components vital to continuing this program," including a new rescue hoist and matching instrument panels for improved communication.
- Approximately 25 rescues occur annually, and Cole-Tindall said the office is currently approaching its busy season, making the upgrades essential for ongoing emergency response.
- Schrier secured $14 million in federal funding this year to improve safety across the Eighth District, stating, "I'm proud of my work in Congress to bring home federal dollars.
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King County receives $1 million for rescue helicopter
King County is receiving more than $1 million of federal funding to upgrade its search-and-rescue helicopter.
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