On Sunday, May 23rd, 2004, Members from the Hingham Fire Department and members of the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team conducted a simulated trench rescue at the rear of Fire Headquarters, 339 Main Street in Hingham. The Hingham D.P.W. was very helpful in bringing in a backhoe and opening the field. Two large trenches were dug - one in straight line and the other in a "L" shape to give two different scenarios. Members attended from the Bridgewater, Kingston, Hanson, Hanover Fire Departments as well as members from the on-duty shift and a few off-duty personnel from the Hingham Fire Department.

Teams getting equipment staged for use.
Capt. Kevin Nord of the Kingston Fire Department (Now the Duxbury Fire Chief) and the training coordinator of the Plymouth County Tech. Rescue Team gives a briefing to the team.
Rescue Randy as the victim in a 10-12' deep trench
FF/Paramedic Jeff Becker securing the trench
Team members supporting the trench walls with 1 1/8" plywood panels and pneumatic shoring struts
Providing fresh air to the bottom of the trench
Making sure the trench walls are secure
Adding corner support to an "L" shaped trenc
Rescue Randy being removed from the trench
Rescue Randy removed from the trench