Twenty local firefighters are now certified in cold water rescues after the state Office of Fire Prevention and Control held ...

Fire Chief Terry Ledwell said two Berea firefighters -- Capt. Brett Stanislaw and Capt. Kyle Woodie -- had attended ice ...

After nearly three straight weeks of constant below freezing temperatures, firefighters used a chain saw to cut through about 10 inches of ice on Brunswick Lake, creating a hole in which to test their ...

Firefighters from Maine and across the country are training in ice rescue techniques to prepare for winter accidents.

First responders from across the Hopewell Valley work on ice rescue training at Rosedale Lake. Photos by Mike Chipowsky For the past two weekends, first ...

It may be beautiful, and even tempting, but it’s never safe to cross a frozen lake or pond. As we reach above-freezing ...

The annual event, which the headmaster referred to as "luxury bootcamp-style," involves firefighters from across the United States and Canada.

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there is no such thing as 100-percent safe ice. Officials recommend wearing a life vest underneath winter clothing when venturing onto frozen ...

A good starting point for fire departments that want to create an ice rescue program or formalize an existing one is NFPA 2500: Standard for Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue ...

Marine Patrol Unit members were participating in ice rescue training in Chelan County on Feb. 3. Read Story ...

Macomb County Sheriff's Office warns against ice fishing after responding to multiple rescues, including two in one day on local lakes.

A dog is safe after falling through the ice at a local resort Wednesday, thanks to the quick actions of Marshall County residents and emergency responders.