Dive Tender and Line Handler Training in Hannawa Falls
 
By Fire Driver Mark Maroney
August 19, 2024
 

On Monday, August 19th 2024, Potsdam Fire was invited by Parishville Fire Department Dive Team to a dive tender and line handler training for water rescue at Postwood Park in Hannawa Falls. Also, in attendance was Hannawa Falls Fire, Potsdam Rescue, Massena Dive Team, along with Car 27 (Water Rescue/Recovery).

Firefighters on scene worked with everyone on proper training for throwing rope bags, to a potential victim rescue, plus performed line tendering on a diver. This training was great for members to refresh water rescue skills and to help assist the dive team on any rescue call.