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GERRISH TOWNSHIP – Winter brings valuable training opportunities. Last month, the Gerrish Township Fire Department used cold weather and solid ice to practice ice rescue skills. Firefighters learned how to move safely on weak ice, use throw ropes and flotation gear, and pull victims to safety. Officials remind residents that ice is never completely safe. Moving water and changing temperatures can weaken it quickly. Check conditions before going out, carry ice picks, and go with a partner. Never trust yesterday’s ice. Training helps crews respond, but avoiding danger is the best rescue.
Photos courtesy of Eric Tiepel
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