Seven firefighters led by Middletown Fire Lt. Nate McGillivray recently completed Public Safety Rescue Swimmer training in Charlestown. The course held near and in the Charlestown Breachway prepares rescuers for a wide variety of emergencies.

From left, Middletown Fire Lt. Nate McGillivray was among the instructing cadre guiding Firefighters Chris Bowley, Mike Boscio, Zachary Smus, Jake Davenport, Zachary Boudria, Brian Salemi and Connor Abert through the rigorous sessions. The Little Compton, Tiverton, Narragansett and RI Department of Environmental Management were among the agencies that sent personnel for training.
