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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

BTRTF Holds Tower/Lead Climb Drill at Suffolk Co. Fire Academy

The drill was conducted using an abandoned radio tower.

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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.

» Read Full History of BTRTF

New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing

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Site Design & Maintenance by Jenni McClelland

Training Schedule

Topic: Rope Refresher, Knots, and Mechanical Advantages
Date: December 22, 2008
Time: 1930 hours
Location: Hagerman Fire Dept.

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

In Memory of Our Fallen Brothers

Walter P. Harris - Detroit FD (MI)
Jamel M. Sears - FDNY
John Clasby - Hull FD (MA)
Cecilia Turnbough - Dale City VFD (VA)
Roy Smith, Jr. - McGaheysville VFD (VA)
Leonard Riggins - St. Louis FD (MO)
Wayne D. Brown - Bristol F&R (RI)
Adam Cody Renfroe - Crossville FD (AL)
Brian D. Neville - Baltimore Co. FD (MD)
William J. Miller - Blue Mound FD (IL)
Douglas Falconer - AZ State Prison-Globe
Ralph Arabie - D. Crockett Fire Co. #1 (LA)
Dale W. Grider - DeKalb FD (TX)
Edward Junginger - Levittown FD (NY)
Curtis Hillman, Sr. - U.S. Forest Svc. (CA)
Greg Northup - Gallipolis FD (OH)
Calvin Wahlstrom - Neptune Av. Svc. (MT)
Gregory Gonsioroski - Neptune Av. Svc.
Zachary Vander-Griend - Neptune Av. Svc.
Curtis Jessen - Div. of Forest Res. (NC)
Robert A. Hales - Scappoose Rural FD (OR)
Tony McGough - Amity Fire Dept. (AR)
Sean T. Whiten - Roscoe VFC (PA)

* LODD Alert: * On November 11, 2008 FDNY Probationary Firefighter Jamel M. Sears collapsed after completing a training evolution at the training academy.
2004 USA LODDs - 108
2005 USA LODDs - 107
2006 USA LODDs - 105
2007 USA LODDs - 115
2008 USA LODDs to Date - 103

Never Forget Our Fallen Brothers