Boston Fire Department - Tech Rescue Training at Moon Island

(added 11/13/11)

Engine 10, Tower Ladder 3, Rescue 1 and District 6 recently completed a day of tech rescue training at Moon Island.  There were three stations all of which involved breaking, breaching or lifting. 

Station 1: Breaching
Consisted of using concrete saws, jack hammers, and other tools to simulate entry into an area fortified by concrete and rebar. 

       

        

  

Station 2: Cutting and Torch work
Utilized the petro gen torch, plasma cutter and band saw to cut through various types of metals and steel. 

       

         

  

Station 3: Lifting
Using pipes, pry bars and 4X4 lumber we moved a 1,600lb. concrete block approximately 30ft.  Following this members utilized the Bi-Pod Paratech System to lift the block and move it further.