Firefighters Partner With Local Students for Ice Rescue Training
Photo by Chepachet Fire DepartmentApparatus and equipment staged as crews prepare for ice rescue operations at a frozen pond.
Photo by Chepachet Fire DepartmentFirefighters and students practice low-profile ice rescue techniques using ropes to distribute weight safely.
Photo by Chepachet Fire DepartmentParticipants receive instruction and supervision while setting up rescue lines and safety zones on the ice.
Photo by Chepachet Fire DepartmentChepachet firefighters and Ponaganset High School students pose after completing a successful ice rescue training evolution.
Members of the Chepachet Fire Department conducted hands-on ice rescue training alongside students from Ponaganset High School’s Firefighter/EMT program, focusing on safe and effective response techniques for cold-water and ice emergencies. The training emphasized proper use of ropes, rescue boats, and specialized safety equipment, with strict protocols in place to ensure no participants entered the ice in turnout gear or without appropriate protection. The collaborative exercise provided valuable real-world experience while reinforcing the dangers of ice conditions and the importance of preparedness during winter months.
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