White Oak Ice Rescue Training 2003

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Editor's Note: The photos are a few of a group that were given to us at our June 2003 meeting.
No descriptions accompanied this images and my narration is just that of my own from viewing the images.

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During a training session a person playing a "Victim" is located in the water having broke through the ice.
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Like in a real event the Department has come fully prepared to handle any event.
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Once the situation has been evaluated the decision has been made the rescuers systematically prepare and gear up.
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Safety persons on the shore are ready to assist in evacuating the "Victim" or rescuer if needed.
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In a combined group effort both "Victim" and rescuers are safely brought back to shore.
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With hard work, good equipment that has been checked and maintained and a "TEAM" mentality the regular guys ARE the Heroes.