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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

Long Island Search and Rescue Meet & Greet Fundraiser
September 14, 2008 10 am to 5 pm
Holiday Inn at Stony Brook (Rt 374 east of Nicholls Rd.)
Long lsland Search and Rescue will be conducting a meet and greet with the people and Fire Rescue and Emergency Services across Long Island. For more information visit lik9sar.org

Bill Xikis

BTRTF Trains in Ronkonkoma

On August 17, 2008 the Ronkonkoma Fire Dept. hosted a recent Brookhaven Technical Rescue Task Force drill.

» Driver Makes His Own Drive-Thru at N. Patchogue KFC
» BTRTF Drills at LIPA Plant
» Setauket Receives New Rescue
» BTRTF Responds for Car into Building in Sound Beach
» BTRTF Takes Part in Trench Rescue & Shoring Training
» BTRTF Trains with Natural Gas Storage Facility
» Read More: BTRTF News

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

Website Design and Maintenance by Jenni McClelland

Training Schedule

Topic: TBA
Date: September 21, 2008
Location: Centereach Fire Dept.

Topic: TBA
Date: October 19, 2008
Location: Setauket Fire Dept.

Topic: TBA
Date: November 16, 2008
Location: Mt.Sinai Fire Department

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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

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)
Shawn Blazer - Grayback Forestry (OR)
Scott Charlson - Grayback Forestry (OR)
Matthew Hammer - Grayback Forestry (OR)
Edrik Gomez - Grayback Forestry (OR)
Bryan Rich - Grayback Forestry (OR)
David Steele - Grayback Forestry (OR)
Steven Renno - Grayback Forestry (OR)
James Ramage - US Forest Service (CA)
Roark Schwanenberg - Carson Helicopters (OR)
Gerald R. Leduc - Tiverton FD (RI)
Dan Packer - East Pierce F&R (WA)
Andrew Palmer - Olympic Nat'l Park (WA)
Frank Wichlacz - Pulaski Tri-County (WI)
Brian J. Munz - Fairbury FD (IL)
Ryan Hummert - Maplewood FD (MO)
David Meron - Hoosick Falls FD (NY)
Johnny Bajusz - Layton VFD (FL)
Ryan T. Barker - West Hill FD (NY)
Richard L. Kear - Pitt Twp. VFD (OH)
Robert L. Knight - Teague VFD (TX)
Joe Pat Jordan - Pickton-Pine Forest VFD (TX)
Robert Roland - Anderson Valley VFD (CA)
Michael MacDonald - Chief Mount. Int. HotShot Crew (MT)
Gary L. Studer - Whitehouse FD (OH)
Jeff Powers - Southern Marin FPD (CA)

2004 USA LODDs - 108
2005 USA LODDs - 107
2006 USA LODDs - 105
2007 USA LODDs - 115
2008 USA LODDs to Date - 84

Never Forget Our Fallen Brothers