The Old Forge Fire Department is one of the many fire and emergency agencies in the Northeast that will have been toured by a contingent of youths from Young Rescuers USA, a New Hampshire-based program that teaches basic first aid and emergency training and life saving skills to children ages 13 to 17.
Among the seven young people selected for the 2012 Young Rescuers USA team is Zachary Wiskow, son of Karen Tille Wiskow of Matthews, NC and grandson of Major (ret.) Jim Tille and Marie and Bob Shue of Old Forge.
The USA team has been joined by a five-person delegation from Belarus as they participate in the emergency, safety, and fire training exercises, educational events, games and sports.
Among the agencies they have visited are New Hampshire Fire Academy, the Boston Fire Department, City of Manchester Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard rescue vessels and National Guard emergency response teams.
They also had the opportunity to visit historic sites and take excursions including visiting the New Hampshire seacoast, the U.S.S. Constitution, Boston Harbor, state capitols, and the White Mountains.
The group will participate in training at the Old Forge Fire Department on Sunday, July 1 at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to stop by and observe.
The program will conclude in Old Forge on July 3rd.
Young Rescuers USA was founded by David Tille, formerly of Old Forge, and Ambassador (ret.) George Bruno.
Along with David, Major James Tille (ret.) helped lead the Young Rescuers USA delegation in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
For further Information on Young Rescuers USA visit the website: www.youngrescuersusa.org.
