Surface Ice Rescue Level 1 and Level 2 Trainings in Bayport, NY Register soon!
Fire Department Engine Company 1 is hosting the Lifeguard Systems Surface Ice Rescue Technician Level 1 (January 26-27) and Surface Ice Rescue Technician Level 2 (February 9-10) programs this winter. For more information and to register for Surface Ice Level 1: Click here Level I – This class will teach your members to safely and rapidly rescue a victim, write SOP’s that protect the members and...
Do you know a someone who performed in a particularly dynamic way involving a rescue? Nominations for 2019 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award open until Jan. 7
COURAGE AND VALOR FOUNDATION REMEMBER FOREVER: SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 … AND BEYOND. The Fire Engineering Courage and Valor Foundation was created to ensure that we as Americans “Remember Forever” the fallen firefighters of September 11 and in their memory recognize other firefighters who demonstrate that same courage and valor in rescue missions. The Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award commemorates the life and career achievements of...
Lifeguard Systems wishes you a safe and Happy Holiday Season!
From everyone at the TeamLGS Office (Butch, Andrea, Karen and...
12th Annual MARINE CAREERS PROGRAM FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019 9AM – 5PM Students, young adults, teachers, parents, others Educators: BRING YOUR CLASSES!
BENEATH THE SEA® MARINE CAREERS Register NOW for Friday, March 29, 2019 This is YOUR Amazing day,… Save the date Be inspired and make lifelong connections! High school students, college and grad school students, young adults. Register to spend the day with top industry professionals! Interact, ask questions, participate, and learn! These people are there for you. 12th Annual MARINE...
No Ice is Safe Ice – Ice Rescue Special Operations By Andrea Zaferes and Walt Hendrick
No Ice is Safe Ice – Ice Rescue Special Operations By Andrea Zaferes and Walt Hendrick Winter brings the excitement of winter sports and the wonder of walking on water. Thousands of people world-wide will have adverse incidents on, or near the ice, many of which will go practically unnoticed. The ice cracks, and they find themselves immersed in frigid water. Miraculously they pull themselves out, perhaps with the aid of a friend,...
Team Safety Article – always a good reminder
Every operation has its own set of unique demands and safety precautions, none-the-less there are common precautions pertaining to all operations. When called out the team should notify all related organizations that the Dive Team is activated. This would be organizations such as the EMS, Police, Fire Department, and Coast Guard (as needed). When operating in a port, notify the Coast Guard and let them make contact with the Port...
