Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Aug 29, 2012) – The Jamestown City Fire Department Wednesday continued to test the newly acquired ROV Remote Operated Vehicle at Jamestown Reservoir.

City Fire Chief Jim Reuther reported, it is a test only, of the unit that aids in underwater searches.

Tom Crossmon a trainer  from Duluth, Minnesota represented  VideoRay, LLC, the company from which the unit was purchased was on hand for continued training.

He says Wednesday’s exercise was concentrating on the sonar aspect of the ROV.

On Tuesday,  pool training consisted of the basic opertations.

A commnity fundraiser in Jamestown in memory of Darrin Ackerman raised $24,606, toward the purchase of the unit.

His family and friends organized the fundraiser to purchase an R.O.V. which was able to assist local recovery efforts, in finding Darrin beneath the ice at Jamestown Reservoir late last year,a result of him falling through the ice while fishing.

The Jamestown City Council authoriized a bid award to VideoRay, LLC for the purchase of the Remote Operated Vehicle and Submersible & Training Class in the amount of $86,859.00.

The balance of the cost was picked up through grants.