The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire has announced a planned exercise that is scheduled to take place on Tuesday morning.
Officials want the public to know about a simulation that will occur at Point State Park and Brunot Island between 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
The fire department will be working with the Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team.
Four Blackhawk Helicopters from PA-HART will be near the Highland Park VA area, where team members will be picked up.
Some team members will be dropped of at Point State Park, other will go to Brunot Island.
“We appreciate the cooperation of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for allowing us the use of Point State Park, as well as that from Duquesne Light Company and NRG Energy for the use of Brunot Island,” said Chief of Fire Darryl Jones. “These tactical training exercises are critical for furthering our existing training and for preparing our teams to conduct safe and efficient rescues in the event of potential future disaster situations.”
Once again, the helicopters are part of a planned exercise and the public should not be alarmed.