Greenwood Lake Agencies Train for Ice Rescue Operations
Photo by Greenwood Lake Fire DepartmentRescuers in cold-water suits enter the training hole while practicing ice rescue techniques on Greenwood Lake.
Photo by Greenwood Lake Fire DepartmentFirefighters and rescue personnel coordinate rope-assisted victim retrieval during the ice rescue drill.
Photo by Greenwood Lake Fire DepartmentEMS, fire, and police members gather along the shoreline as instructors review safety procedures before the exercise.
Photo by Greenwood Lake Fire DepartmentParticipants don flotation and cold-water gear beside a rescue apparatus before entering the ice rescue training scenario.
February 15, 2026 — Members of the Greenwood Lake Fire Department participated in an ice rescue training exercise alongside local EMS and police personnel.
The hands-on training took place on the frozen lake where responders practiced techniques for safely approaching and rescuing victims who have fallen through the ice. Crews utilized rescue ropes, flotation gear, and specialized cold-water suits while working from a controlled opening cut into the ice.
Ice rescue training is critical during the winter months, preparing responders to quickly and safely assist victims in one of the most dangerous rescue environments.
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