| For our July drill, we trained in Montgomery County near the abandoned railroad trestle just upriver from the Route 29 Bridge.
Our divers practiced searching the river bottom around the bridge abutments while tenders put their previous training to work from closer to shore. We were also glad to have several new team members join us and gain valuable hands-on experience.
While dive operations were underway, other members conducted drone training from a small island near the bridge, focusing on battery management and aerial search techniques along the river.
Special thanks to Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company for providing Brush 68 so we could clean our divers and equipment before leaving the scene.
These monthly drills help keep our team prepared for the moments when every second counts. |
