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Piermont Fire Department Dive Team & Marine Unit Rescue Stranded Boaters in NJ

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PIERMONT, NY – On September 4, the Piermont Fire Department Dive Team & Marine Unit we’re dispatched to Alpine, NJ for a report of a boat accident near the old oil docks. 13-Marine responded with 8 divers on board to the scene along with mutual aid marine units from WCPD.

Once on scene, crews quickly assessed the situation and had to deploy divers into the water due to the low tide. After getting our marine unit close to the incident location, 4 more divers entered the water to assist the 9 victim’s to safety. After a quick assessment, no major injuries were reported and all were in good health.

During this incident they assisted in a search for a 2nd disabled vessel which was also apart of the same group. The crew of 13-Marine with the assistance from the victim’s of the first incident, located the 2nd vessel 1/4 mile north of the GWB in the shipping channel. All 7 passengers were also taken back to the Englewood marina and reported no injuries.

Photos via Piermont FD

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Clarkstown Police Department Promotes Kevin McCahey to Sergeant

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The Clarkstown Police Department has announced the promotion of Kevin McCahey to the rank of Sergeant.

McCahey began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department in January 2015 before joining the Clarkstown Police Department in 2018.

During his tenure in Clarkstown, McCahey has served as a member of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), a field training officer, and a drill instructor at the police academy. His experience and leadership have played an important role in training and mentoring fellow officers.

As Sergeant, McCahey will be assigned to the Patrol Division, where he will continue serving and protecting the Clarkstown community.

Department officials congratulated Sgt. McCahey on his well-deserved promotion and wished him continued success in his new role.

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Rockland Paramedic Services Earns American Heart Association EMS Award

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Rockland Paramedic Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Bronze Achievement Award for its commitment to delivering rapid, evidence-based care to patients experiencing severe heart attacks and strokes.

The award recognizes EMS agencies that excel in providing lifesaving prehospital care and ensuring patients receive timely treatment before arriving at the hospital.

“Rockland Paramedic Services is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Executive Director Tim Egan.

Mission: Lifeline is the American Heart Association’s national initiative aimed at improving outcomes for patients with time-sensitive cardiovascular and stroke emergencies through coordinated care between EMS providers and hospitals.

Rockland Paramedic Services operates as a nonprofit Advanced Life Support provider in Rockland County, responding alongside local volunteer ambulance corps to medical emergencies throughout the county. The organization is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art equipment, advanced training, and lifesaving medical care to residents when every second counts.

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