SPENCERTOWN, NY — May 27th — Nearly fifty firemen from all throughout the area attended a training session with the LifeNet 7-1 helicopter team hosted by Spencertown Fire Company. Landing zone operations, radio communications, scene safety, and air medical crew coordination were all included in the program's classroom teaching. After that, firefighters learned about aircraft operations, emergency protocols, and onboard safety systems during a practical exercise with the helicopter.

The training was attended by firefighters from Austerlitz, Chatham, Ghent, Mellenville, and Spencertown. According to department officials, the training improved preparedness for emergency situations needing helicopter support by strengthening coordination between firemen and air medical staff.