Crime & Safety

Hagerman To Host North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge

Teams from around world will compete in East Patchogue in September.

Teams from around the world are coming to East Patchogue this September for the North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge (NAVRC) that is going to be hosted at Hagerman Fire Department.

The department announced that the event, which is in its 29th year, will provide challenges that provide firefighters the ability to participate and witness complicated extrications. Top placing teams in each region will be invited to the challenge's 2014 event.

According to the department’s website, the event is running from Sept. 9-15 and is open to 30 teams. During the event there will also be a series of classes for anyone with Firefighter I status or above in areas such as Rapid Intervention Teams, Man In Machine, Thermal Imaging and Heavy Lifting.

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For more information, check this Event listing added by the department to Patch. Hagerman Fire Department is located at 510 Ralph T Perry Drive in East Patchogue.


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