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NFPA 1670/1006

» Confined Space Rescue
» Wilderness Search & Rescue
» Water Rescue
   - Swift
   - Surf
  - Ice
   - Dive
» Building Collapse Shoring &
   Rescue
» Trench Collapse Shoring &
   Rescue
» Vehicle & Machinery Extrication
» High Angle Rope Rescue

NFPA 1670/1006 are comprised of Seven Disciplines. Each Discipline is broken down into three levels of Training (1670) and Professional Qualifications (1006). They are:
» Awareness
» Operations
» Technician

Every Member is at minimum Awareness Level.

Operations Level members are thoroughly involved in preparation, set-up, entry, shoring, victim packaging and removal, breakdown and preparation for the next incident.

Senior Members become Technician Level after years at the operations level and additional training, knowledge of additional equipment, capability to command an operation, act as the Rescue Operations Officer and conduct a critique of the incident.

For additional information or training about NFPA 1670/1006 contact LongIslandRescue.com

Selden Fire Department Rescue 29

Selden Fire Department Dedicates Rescue 29

The vehicle, a 2008 demo model Spartan chassis with an 18 foot Hackney rescue body is designated as Rescue 29 and is dedicated to technical rescue.

» BTRTF Called to Assist in Search
» BTRTF Holds Tower/Lead Climb Drill
» BTRTF Trains in Ronkonkoma
» Driver Makes His Own Drive-Thru at N. Patchogue KFC
» BTRTF Drills at LIPA Plant
» Setauket Receives New Rescue
» Read More: BTRTF News

» Urgent: Special Announcements

Our History

In early 1995 dedicated members of the Stony Brook, Setauket, Centereach, Mt. Sinai, Port Jefferson and Wading River Fire Departments took a rigorous 40 plus hour high angle rope and confined space rescue course at the Nassau County Fire Academy. After completing the training, this highly motivated and truly dedicated 100% volunteer group of firefighters became what was known as the Northern Brookhaven Confined Space Rescue Team. Each agency agreed to a written joint mutual aid agreement and began building an equipment cache.

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New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing

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Collage Photos by Bill Xikis, Joey DiBernardo, and Bob Orourk (Visit Bob Orourk's website at www.islefoto.com)

Site Design & Maintenance by Jenni McClelland

Training Schedule

Topic: Ropes
Date: June 17, 2010
Time: 1930 hours
Location: Mt. Sinai Fire Department

Topic: TBA
Date: July 2010
Time: TBA
Location: Port Jefferson and/or Centereach Fire Department(s)

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* All monthly drills will take place on the third Sunday of every month unless otherwise noted.

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