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Gershow Recycling Donates 60 Cars for 2nd Annual “Gone in Six Hours”

John Mitty Thursday, October 18, 2012

Extrication Exercise To Benefit North Merrick Fire Department Scholarship Fund

In support of local Fire, Rescue and Emergency Service Technicians, Gershow Recycling is donating 60 vehicles to “Gone In Six Hours,” which will take place on October 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the 4 Towns Training Center on 1650 Merrick Road (east ofMeadowbrook Parkway) in Merrick.

Gone in Six Hours is hosted by the North Merrick Fire Department in conjunction with Genesis Rescue Systems and Nassau Fire Apparatus. Entry fee for each student is $250 (breakfast and lunch included). Proceeds will benefit the North Merrick Fire Department Scholarship Fund, in which the fire department awards a scholarship to an eligible high school senior who is the child of a North Merrickfirefighter.

During this event, firefighters from local fire departments will perform extrications on the vehicles provided by Gershow Recycling — one of the event’s sponsors — under six different scenarios: advanced vehicle stabilization; vehicle over a Jersey barrier, severe side-impact collisions; flapping vehicle floors; air bags; and vehicles underneath a tractor trailer.

“We are proud to be a corporate partner for Gone in 6 Hours,” said Charles Keeling, Safety Director, Gershow Recycling. “Extrication training is crucial for these firefighters and they need these vehicles as part of their training. This donation shows Gershow’s support for the local fire departments and first responders.”

“We would like to thank Gershow for their generous donation and support,” said Michael DiCostanza, Ex-Chief North Merrick Fire Department and Chairman/Commissioner, North Merrick Fire District. “This event will not only help these firefighters in their training but will also provide necessary funding for the fire department’s annual scholarship that will give a student in our district the opportunity to continue their studies after high school.”

To register for the educational seminar, call (516) 223-4320 or email: dward@northmerrickfd.org. For more information on Gershow Recycling, call (631) 289-6188 or visit www.gershow.com.

jmitty@longislandyellowpages.com

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