Media Invited to Technical Rescue Team Training at Broward Fire Academy
City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Venice of America
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Media Invited to Technical Rescue Team Training at Broward Fire Academy

Matt Little, Public Information Specialist
(954) 828-4732 or mlittle@fortlauderdale.gov

Fort Lauderdale - The success of critical search and rescue efforts during January’s disastrous earthquake in Haiti was attributed to highly trained Technical Rescue Team members from Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue and other agencies from South Florida and around the globe.

On Wednesday, media outlets will get an up-close look at the amazing technical skills and acumen of this area's foremost first responders who are called to mitigate natural and man-made disasters.

Media Availability and Photo Opportunities

Demonstrations of Technical Rescues:

  • Apartment building collapse rescue scenario
  • Parking garage collapse rescue scenario

Location

11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Broward Fire Academy
2600 SW 71st Terrace
Davie, FL