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Marine Incident Response Team (MIRT)
The Marine Incident Response Team (MIRT) is a specialized water rescue unit within the Center Moriches Fire Department, comprised of highly trained personnel dedicated to saving lives on and around the water. MIRT operates as a collaborative, multi-department team, bringing together trained members from six local fire departments to provide a unified and scalable response to water-related emergencies.
This regional partnership allows participating departments to share personnel, expertise, and specialized resources, ensuring effective coordination during complex incidents that extend beyond the capabilities of any single agency. Team members include Swift Water Rescue Swimmers, Surface Rescue Swimmers, Ice Rescue Technicians, certified Boat Operators, EMTs, and other skilled support personnel.
MIRT members train year-round to maintain operational readiness and respond to a wide range of emergencies, from inland waterways and Moriches Bay to offshore incidents in the Atlantic Ocean.
Equipment and Capabilities
The Marine Incident Response Team operates three vessels, each selected to support specific rescue missions:
Primary Vessel
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A 25-foot Parker fireboat powered by twin 150-horsepower engines
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Equipped with advanced marine electronics, including radar and FLIR night-vision technology, enabling operations in adverse weather and nighttime conditions
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Capable of supporting shore-based firefighting operations by supplying an unlimited water source via an onboard floating fire pump
Support Boats
Through regional cooperation, specialized training, and mission-specific equipment, the Marine Incident Response Team provides a high-level, coordinated water rescue capability in service to the community whenever and wherever needed.
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