Barnegat Light, NJ — January 9 — Members of Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company #1 participated in ice and cold water rescue emergency training. The training included the physiological impacts of exposure to cold water and safe operations during winter seasons. Firefighters studied the mammalian dive reflex and saw how holding one's breath when submerged in cold water can lower heart rate and reroute blood supply to essential organs. Instructors clarified that this reaction is a crucial component of cold water rescues and is a basic survival strategy shared by all individuals. The impact of this reaction on patient presentation and rescue schedules was examined by the crews. Responder safety, regulated rescue methods, and comprehending bodily reactions in cold situations were all emphasized.