Rescue in the rains

With the monsoon expected in Mumbai anytime now, the Fire Brigade got busy practising its moves to rescue those who flounder in the rough seas. (Satyabrata Tripathy)

Updated on: Jun 08, 2016 10:18 PM IST

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With the monsoon expected in Mumbai anytime now, the Fire Brigade got busy practising its moves to rescue those who flounder in the rough seas. (Satyabrata Tripathy)

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The fire brigade also mans Mumbai’s six beaches during the four months of the monsoon. (Satyabrata Tripathy)

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Firefighters got on to their water scooters off Girgaum Chowpatty on Tuesday and raced about during the drill. (Satyabrata Tripathy)

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Here they simulate a rescue from a fishing boat that is on fire. Firefighters often have respond to distress calls from small craft close to the shoreline. (Bhushan Koyande)

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Fire-fighters used the opportunity to try out their equipment and make sure everything was in working order. (Bhushan Koyande)

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The fire brigade has 11 permanent lifeguards but they need help to man the city’s six beaches. (Satyabrata Tripathy)

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Fire fighters carrying out a pre-monsoon rescue drill in the Arabian Sea near marine drive at Girgaum Chowpatty in Mumbai on Tuesday (Satyabrata Tripathy)

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Fire fighters carrying out a pre-monsoon rescue drill in the Arabian Sea near marine drive at Girgaum Chowpatty in Mumbai on Tuesday. (Satyabrata Tripathy)

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Tuesday’s was a full drill that included the protocol to revive people who had nearly drowned. (Satyabrata Tripathy)