Using specialized ice rescue tools, the team reached the woman and her dog and brought them safely to shore. The woman was warmed, evaluated and transported to Mercy Hospital as a precaution.

The training prepares firefighters to rescue people who fall through the ice. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) Firefighters practice ice rescues at the Noelridge Park pond on Friday in Cedar Rapids.

Rapid City, S.D. (KELO) — Every year those on the ice of the ponds and lakes are at risk of falling through. The Rapid City Fire Department and the Water Rescue Team prepare each year for ...

RENSSALEAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) – As temperatures rise, the threat of thin ice ever increases. Firefighters are the first to ...

She had to rescue her dog Petty when he chased a Goose onto the ice and fell through. Petty is OK, but she noted how scary the whole scenario was. It prompted a reminder she was willing to share.