BRICK – Cadets in the Brick Township Fire Department’s training program had an immersive look at the department’s water rescue and dive operations at Traders Cove Marina.
The day featured demonstrations by the Fire Department’s Dive Team, emphasizing the wide range of emergency services beyond traditional firefighting. From boating accidents and vehicle submersions to ice rescues and distressed swimmers, cadets learned how the department responds to a variety of water-based emergencies.
Fire companies from Silverton, Ocean Beach, and Point Pleasant joined Brick Township’s own departments, including Herbertsville, Pioneer Hose, Breton Woods, and Laurelton, to showcase water rescue equipment and provide cadets with firsthand experience aboard the department’s watercraft.
“Our goal is to show cadets the full scope of what fire service means today,” officials said. “It’s more than fighting fires — it’s about being ready for any emergency, on land or in the water.”
Brick Township EMS/Rescue and Jersey Shore Fire Response also supported the day’s training, helping ensure cadets gained valuable insight into real-world rescue scenarios.
