Dive team prepares to depart aboard Skiff 3 out of Fire Station 49 for a underwater hazard survey. The location of the survey was Berth 211 in LA's inner harbor. The dive team was assisted by Boat 4 and an underwater mapping sonar. The Kongsberg Mesotech sonar is carried on Boat 4 and can be deployed to assist with search and recovery operations. Members assigned to Fire Station 49 have been trained in the operation of the sonar. Fireboat Mate Kelly McKee, Fire Station 49-A has just completed an extensive training course on it's operation. "Training with this equipment needs to be ongoing to be proficient," states Mate McKee. (Pictured- Divers Joe Carcomo, John Torres, Curtis Ogle, Dave Bender. Skiff Operator Paul Hilleary)
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The mesotech on Boat 4 prepared for deployment
Underwater communication system set up on Boat 4 for communications with the dive team
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