The Pacoima Crew Behind the Rescue | Bakersfield News

When devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, LA County’s Urban Search and Rescue Team raced to help — digging through rubble, risking their lives to save survivors. Meanwhile, back in Pacoima, a tiny three-person support crew worked around the clock from a warehouse, keeping families informed, handling daily crises, celebrating birthdays, and managing every logistical detail so deployed firefighters could focus on saving lives. Living and working together in fold-out beds, they became the invisible backbone of the mission — and their leader, Greg Short, brings firsthand rescue experience to ensure no family is left in the dark. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e75baa234473907