Over 30 EMTs, firefighters and lifeguards participated in a deep water rescue drill at the Town Beach in East Haddam on Sunday. Drill topics and exercises included deep water search and rescue, back-boarding, transferring patients into the boat, transfer of care between departments and the use of rescue equipment. Skill sessions were also conducted within an ambulance. EMTs and lifeguards reviewed and practiced airway management, suctioning, CPR and cardiac arrest scenarios for drowning victims