Realistic Training at Nassau Community College

On the morning of January 29, 2023, the Uniondale Fire Department held a drill at the Towerbuilding on the campus of Nassau Community College. Asmoke machine was placed on the third floorand upon making the "fire floor" firefighters encountered little to no visibility as they would at an actual fire. While performing searches firefighters found several victims that were strategically placed throughout. In addition to performing searches, firefighters had the opportunity to practice many of theirskills including hose stretching, standpipe operations, radio communications, and rig placement. Various seniormembers of the department pitched in to help with Uniondale First Assistant Chief Ellerbe having command of the mock incident.

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