Bellport Fire Department Conducts Cold Water and Ice Rescue Training Amid Extreme Conditions
Photo by Bellport Fire DepartmentBellport firefighters in cold-water rescue suits prepare at Bellport Dock as one member enters the icy water during the training evolution.
Photo by Bellport Fire DepartmentMultiple agencies and Bellport Fire Department members gather on the frozen shoreline to review rescue procedures and equipment before the drill.
Photo by Bellport Fire DepartmentFirefighters conduct an in-water rescue scenario, practicing victim stabilization and coordinated extraction through broken ice.
Photo by Bellport Fire DepartmentInstruction and equipment familiarization take place inside the firehouse prior to transitioning to live ice rescue operations at the dock.
February 1, 2026 — The Bellport Fire Department conducted a comprehensive Cold Water and Ice Rescue training drill on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as part of its ongoing commitment to preparedness during winter emergencies. The training began indoors at the firehouse, where members reviewed rescue procedures, equipment, and safety protocols, before relocating to Bellport Dock for hands-on, real-world application. Despite temperatures in the mid-teens and a wind chill that dropped conditions to approximately minus one degree, firefighters successfully completed the drill, reinforcing their ability to operate effectively in extreme cold and hazardous ice conditions. The exercise focused on coordinated rescue techniques, victim recovery, and responder safety, ensuring members remain ready to respond to ice-related emergencies throughout the winter season.
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