#Bridgeport CT--First responders conducted a training exercise Tuesday on Pleasure Beach rescuing a man who fell and was injured while walking on the breakwaters. “First and foremost, we want people to enjoy our parks and waterfront and to be safe,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “This is essential training that I certainly hope we will never need to utilize. We need to be prepared and we are.” According to Scott Appleby, the city’s Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, the Pleasure Beach training occurs annually. The park provides unique challenges to rescuers because it is only accessible from the shore in Bridgeport by boat. With more moving parts, it is important to test the emergency plan, communications and the response of…
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