Press release
A Rescue Tech Basic course was conducted for emergency response personnel at the Genesee County Fire Training Center in Batavia from May 2 through May 23, 2023. Eighteen first responders participated in this twenty-four-hour course which prepared students for a wide variety of possible rescue operations.
The course provided students with an overview in areas of specialized rescue, search, technical rescue management, risks and priorities, use of ropes, knots and rope systems in a low angle environment and establishment of landing zones for helicopter operations. The following response personnel successfully completed the course:
ALABAMA
David J. Kinney
Michelle Patnode
Brianna D. Smith
Mark Smith
Alison L. Thompson
Ryan M. Thompson
Todd M. Thompson
Wendy L. Thompson
BATAVIA, TOWN
Jonathan P. Parker
BYRON
Brandon L. Crossett
Tatum Higby
CORFU
Tyler G. Lang
DARIEN CENTER
Robert J. Chraston
EAST PEMBROKE
Patrick F. Gallaway
ELBA
Bradley R. Chaddock
INDIAN FALLS
Maxwell D. Olsen
LEROY
Brie L. Rogers
UNKNOWN
Paul M. McGoldrick
Joining the fire/EMS service not only provides you the opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to your community but allows you to develop (free) professional skills, and form lifelong friendship and positive relationships. Visit your local fire department to find out more about volunteer opportunities in your community.