The Tombigbee RC&D Council awarded the Brierfield Volunteer Fire Department a $9,500 grant to buy new rope rescue equipment. This new gear has allowed Bibb County to form its first high-angle rope rescue team. Five team members are already certified through the Alabama Fire College, and a sixth is finishing their training. With this team in place, they can quickly reach patients in tough-to-access areas, provide advanced medical care, and safely remove people from dangerous situations.