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.

"Having the proper safety equipment, planning ahead, never going alone, also having a life jacket," Genzman said. "A good tool to have is a spud bar that you can check the thickness of ice as you ...

After his talk reminding crews about what to do during an ice pond rescue, the crews got a refresher on the equipment they use during a rescue. The includes rope, a hoop type of rescue vest or a ...

the new equipment is called the 3 in 1 ice rescue tool. IT ALLOWS RESCUERS TO GET CLOSE TO A VICTIM WITHOUT RISKING THEIR OWN LIVES. THE TOOL CAN MEASURE THE ICE TO MAKE SURE IT’S FOUR INCHES ...

Workers at Greiner Sailmakers came to the rescue after ice separated from the shore, stranding people on Maumee Bay. ODNR emphasizes that no ice is safe ice.

DENVER — A dog is home safe and warm Thursday after she fell through the ice of a pond and was rescued by fire crews in Fort Collins.Tikka, a 4-year-old mixed breed, was outside with her owners ...

“It brings the teams together on an ice rescue scenario, how to deploy the rescue teams, and how to use the ice rescue equipment,” Bruce says. “It’s just a good refresher to get those ...

This rescue, and others, ... The South District fire team has a dive team ready to respond, but on their main response truck, they keep equipment for these kinds of ice and cold water rescues.