Gershow Recycling Donates Vehicles to Holbrook (NY) Fire Department for Extrication Training Exercise

Members of the Holbrook Fire Department pose with one of the three vehicles that were donated by Gershow Recycling for its extrication training exercise on November 17 and 19.

In support of firefighting, rescue and emergency medical services (EMS) crews, Gershow Recycling donated three vehicles to the Holbrook (NY) Fire Department for its extrication training exercises the firefighters performed at their substation on November 17 and 19.

As part of their exercise, firefighters used the vehicles to practice extrication using the “Jaws of Life.” The Holbrook Fire Department thanked Gershow for their donation.
 
For more information, call (631) 289-6188 or visit www.gershow.com

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