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Mastic Beach and MIRT Team Handle Water Rescue

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MASTIC BEACH, NY - On July 19th, the Mastic Beach FD along with the local Marine Incident Response Team (MIRT) for the Mastic, Moriches, West Hampton Beach area, were activated for a report of a water rescue in the Narrows bay. The Suffolk County Police and the USCG were also notified for a response. Fire Officials began to launch the Fire Boat 5-13-26, however, a short time later they received word that Suffolk Police Marine Mike had already made contact and the person(s) were ok. The Mastic Beach FD and Mastic Beach Ambulance in addition to their mutual aid were released within under 25 minutes of the alarm being dispatched. No further details were available.

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JOHN WALTHERSSenior Correspondent

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