Columbus Fire Department Deploying

Columbus firefighters are no stranger to hurricane recovery efforts.

Columbus firefighters are no stranger to hurricane recovery efforts.

That's why tonight several are on their way to louisiana to help people in the path of hurricane laura.

Columbus fire and rescue deploys three of their own today to help with relief efforts for hurricane laura.

The task force is made up of swift water rescue technicians, two extra boats and communication devices.

Team members are headed to baton rouge, where they will await more instructions.

Captain wes mims is on his 6th out-of- state deployment.

He says it's his duty to help those in need.

"personally, you know, you go, you do the training, you feel like you can offer some help where it's needed.

If you have the training, it's almost like you feel an obligation if you're capable.

You never know when it might be your family member that needs the help, so."

The columbus team will meet up with another task force in mccomb before heading to louisiana.

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