March 2, 2008
Story by: AJ McCarthy, Captain
25
The
members of the water rescue team gathered at the firehouse
for an inservice training on our Zodiac rescue motor and Mercury
motor. Assistant Chief Engineer Time Moore and Firefighter
Robert Polen taught the members on the start up and set up
procedures for the motor as well as operational and safety
considerations on the boat. After the 2 hour classroom session,
the crews assembled on Rescue 25 and Brush/Boat 25 and headed
to Longwood Gardens Nursery Pond for hands on application.
All the members logged in time both operating the boat as
well as riding in the crew position. Longwood Fire Company
is in the process of placing the water rescue team into service.
This operation will provide a desperately needed service in
our first due as we respond to numerous water related emergencies
during inclement weather. The LFC members will continue over
the next few months to train on water rescue emergencies so
we can provide the best service possible to our residents.
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Photos courtesy of: AJ McCarthy. |
