The Alpine Township Fire Department remains trained in more than just fighting fires. Most are also trained to respond to medical emergencies, whether they occur as the result of a vehicle accident, a storm, an incident at home, the farm or the workplace, or a medical condition. Other than the Fire Chief, all Alpine Township fire fighters get paid only when they respond to a call. The Township also provides them with training, from fighting fires to extracating victims from cars or school busses, to rescues on ice, and in this case, water rescues. A dozen firemen were on hand early this morning simulating rescue efforts at Cranberry Lake, on the west side of Alpine Township.
Rescue workers on their way to the scene
Getting the victim on the backboard
Attempting to put a neckbrace on the victim
Other rescue workers helping to bring the victim and rescue workers to shore
Getting ready to transport the victim to the waiting ambulance.
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