Lakewood Fire Depart Conducted High Rise Training at Local Construction Site
The Lakewood Fire Department recently conducted a high-rise operations training session at a building under construction at 1600 Avenue of the States, Lakewood. This exercise provided an invaluable opportunity for firefighters to hone their skills in standpipe system operations, ensuring that they are well-prepared for high-rise emergencies.
The training included the use of a drafting tank, with support from the Pleasant Plains Fire Department, who provided their tanker tender and drafting tank. While not necessary for this building or area, the inclusion of the drafting tank was an excellent training opportunity for firefighters. It allowed them to practice drafting from a drafting tank while providing water to a fire, which is essential for areas in town that do not have fire hydrants.
Yehuda Beer, Fire District Administrator, said, “We extend our sincere gratitude to the building owner Mark Chopp, and the project manager Chaim Friedman, for allowing the use of their premises for this critical training. Their cooperation significantly enhances our ability to protect the community effectively. We also thank the Pleasant Plains Fire Department for their collaboration and resources, which greatly contributed to the success of the training.”
The Lakewood Fire Department continually seeks realistic training environments to better prepare for various emergency scenarios. If anyone owns a house or building and are willing to support training efforts, please contact the Lakewood Fire Department via the website at www.lakewoodfd.org/contact/. Public assistance is crucial in helping maintain the highest level of readiness and safety for the community.
For more information, please visit our website or contact the Lakewood Fire Department at www.LakewoodFD.org. or contact Yehuda Beer at 732-354-5151.