Brookhaven Technical Rescue Team Drills at Keyspan Plant

 

On March 30, 2008, the Brookhaven Technical Rescue Team recently held a drill at the Port Jefferson Keyspan Power Plant. Simultaneously, two rescue scenarios took place at the plant. One scenario involved a rescue dummy that had a crushed pelvis due to a heavy piece of equipment that had fallen. The scenario required the use of air bags to lift the heavy object, so that EMT’s could remove and treat the victim.

At the same time, a second scenario took place on one of the upper floors of the plant. Rescuers had to locate an unconscious victim in poorly lit conditions. Once the victim was found, it was determined that the victim was in cardiac arrest. The victim was quickly “packaged” and removed to an awaiting ambulance.

Finally, members of the team took the opportunity to rappel from upper floors of the plant to the ground below. It is comforting to know that the Brookhaven Technical Rescue Task Force is ready to respond to special emergency situations should the need arise.

 

-Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam