The Port Washington Fire Department conducted a marine focused drill on Thursday August 27th, 2015. Members from all four companies practiced on a variety of skills and equipment relevant to marine operations. All firefighters had the opportunity to practice using portable pumps to draft water from Hempstead Bay and flow water through handheld attack lines. 85M1,… Continue Reading
This past summer the PWFD was joined by Nassau County Legislator Wayne H. Wink Jr., of the 11th Legislative District, at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy. Training both in Port Washington and at the Fire Service Academy is a regular part of a volunteer firefighter’s duties. The Fire Service Academy in Bethpage allows for… Continue Reading
On June 28th, 2012 the PWFD conducted training on a residential building scheduled to be torn down in the near future. The building was filled with artifical smoke to simulate fire conditions. Buildings set to be demolished are a great training asset for Fire Departments. Similar training was conducted last year at the Lands End Estate… Continue Reading
On June 30, 2011 the PWFD practiced it’s water rescue skills at Capri Marina in Manorhaven. All four companies had the opportunity to work together on simulated rescues of injured boaters and a watercraft on fire. Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company used their specialized Mustang Suits to rescue and stabilize the simulated injured boaters. Fire Medic Company provided medical… Continue Reading