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Photos: Montauk Fire Department Conducts Water Rescue Drill
Despite the cold temps, local heroes practiced what to do in the event of an emergency.
MONTAUK, NY — The Montauk Fire Department and the Emergency Medical Service conducted their first drill of 2017 on Monday night.
The water rescue drill was conducted at Diamond Cove Marina located on West Lake Drive. The drill scenario was the report of several victims in the water in the area of the marina. Fire Department and EMS personnel responded, as did the Montauk Fire Department’s fire boat.
Approximately 60 volunteers participated in this training evolution. Montauk Fire Department’s Training Officer Steve Sizse briefed members prior to the drill. Fire Chief Vinnie Franzone and Second Assistant Fire Chief Mickey Valcich conducted operations at the scene.
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Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography, soniboy@aol.com.
Reporting by Richard Lewin.
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