Lake Mishnock Fire/Rescue Takes Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Rhode Island
Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire & RescueFirefighters and friends celebrated after the plunge, showing cold-weather grit in support of a great cause.
Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire & RescueLake Mishnock Fire/Rescue members and supporters posed together before heading into the frigid Atlantic waters.
Photo by Lake Mishnock Fire & RescueA large crowd gathered along the shoreline at Scarborough Beach for the annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Rhode Island.
January 1, 2026 — Members of Lake Mishnock Fire/Rescue gathered at Scarborough Beach on New Year’s Day to take part in a Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Rhode Island. Firefighters and supporters braved the frigid Atlantic waters in support of the organization, raising awareness and funds for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
The department described the event as a show of “cold water, big hearts, and an even bigger cause,” highlighting the commitment of its members to community service both on and off the emergency scene.
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