Nineteen-year-old Madison Phillips is one of the newest members of the Pulaski Fire Department.

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. – There were three water rescues in Pulaski County after Monday’s storms, in addition to the damage to homes, businesses and cars. Erika Steele’s morning went from bad to worse in no time at all. Her house just outside the town of Pulaski stood tall against flooding from heavy overnight storms. Pulaski County fire chief Robbie Kiser said the water tested their skills. “The severity of how water is, and respecting it, especially when it’s flash flooding really helped out today," Kiser said.

PULASKI, Va. - Pulaski's fire chief is fighting for a new truck that he says could mean the difference between life and death. "Our needs now are greater than ever," said Pulaski Fire Chief Robbie Kiser. The fire department hasnt had a ladder truck since 2011. Any time Pulaski needs a ladder truck for a fire or rescue, they call on Dublin, but that's about 15 minutes away. A $1 million plus price tag has kept a new ladder truck out of reach, and numerous attempts applying for grants have failed.