Emergency Drill At Montclair Train Station: Cops, Fire, EMS

MONTCLAIR, NJ — If you see a heavy police, fire and EMS presence at the Upper Montclair train station from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 18, there’s no need to worry. It’s just an “emergency incident drill” designed to help emergency responders test their reflexes and training, authorities say.

According to a Thursday municipal news release, the NJ Transit Police Department, together with the Montclair Office of Emergency Management, will conduct an emergency incident drill at the Upper Montclair train station on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to noon.

The exercise will gauge responses to a simulated transit incident, Montclair town officials stated.

Lorraine Avenue will be closed off to vehicles and pedestrians from 7 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m. Emergency vehicles and equipment will be staged on Oakcroft Avenue and parts of North Mountain Avenue.

Residents should note that the area will see an increased presence of public safety personnel from NJ Transit police, the Montclair police and fire departments, and Montclair Ambulance Unit, authorities said.

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