Fishkill, NY - February 2, 2008 The Village of Fishkill Fire Department initiated training on a new R.I.T. Personal Bailout System.

This system is designed for emergency personal escape from upper floors of a structure by using a rope, harness and descender. Each member is required to become proficient with the system and its usage through classroom training and actual bailouts. The initial training was held at the East Fishkill Fire Training Facility and continues at the Fishkill Fire Station from a bailout window simulator that was built at that location for additional training.

For more information contact Chief Scofield.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Garger