Crews were trained on how to assess ice conditions on arrival, conduct rescues on the surface of the ice, and properly rescue someone from below the ice. | Contributed photo
Crews were trained on how to assess ice conditions on arrival, conduct rescues on the surface of the ice, and properly rescue someone from below the ice. | Contributed photo
The Champaign Fire Department provided firefighters with ice rescue training last week at Kaufman Lake.
The training was held Wednesday through Friday and included two afternoon sessions that put firefighters through a variety of skills stations. Crews were trained on how to assess ice conditions on arrival, conduct rescues on the surface of the ice, and properly rescue someone from below the ice.
Champaign fire officials also used the training as an opportunity to remind residents to exercise proper care and caution outdoors this winter by wearing proper clothing, applying sand to icy patches, paying attention to the wind chill, and working slowly in the cold weather.
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