| Companies that service Upper Providence Township gathered together at Anderson Farm Park for their monthly joint training to go over Below Grade Rescue.
Five minutes into the training BRVFC & UPT Fire & Emergency Services along with multiple other companies were dispatched to a water rescue on the Schuylkill River. Montgomery County Dispatch reported that a boat carrying 1 adult, 2 children and a dog were disabled about a half mile down from Black Rock Boat Ramp.
Squad 68-1 crew responded to Black Rock Boat Ramp while Engine & Utility 68 tried to make contact with the boat along the shoreline. All marine units responding in were to respond to Black Rock Boat Ramp and prepare to launch boats.
Engine 68 crew made contact with the boat from the shoreline and confirmed that everyone was ok. Squad 68-1 crew assisted with launching Collegeville Boat 34-1, Boat 34-2 (Safety Boat) and Chester Dive Boat 77-1.
Boat 34-1 located the occupants and towed them safely back to shore.
After the rescue crews made their way back to Anderson Farm Park to finish their joint training.
Thank you to all that came out to assist with the call and that came to the training.
Trappe Fire Company (77)
Royersford Fire Department (98)
Perkiomen Fire Company (66)
Limerick Fire Department (51)
Phoenixville Fire Department (65) |
