Volunteer Firefighters Battle Historic Floods | Albany News

Bethlehem braced for disaster as torrential rain dumped over ten inches in just 24 hours, overwhelming volunteer fire crews who battled flooded basements and even a terrifying foundation collapse in Elsmere. With calls pouring in for 16 straight hours, firefighters—many working off-duty—used pickup trucks with pumps to keep up, all while power stayed on to prevent even greater catastrophe. This storm was a brutal test of local heroism, proving once again how vital these unsung volunteers are when nature goes rogue. 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/975d1abbf0aea643