Firefighters in Oshkosh take part in ice rescue training

  • Source: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
  • Published: 01/31/2017 08:43 PM

The Oshkosh Fire Department is conducting training sessions this week, and firefighters say those sessions may compliment a busy month of fishing events scheduled on the ice. With an icy burst of horsepower, the Oshkosh Fire Depatment took to the frozen waters of Lake Winnebago Tuesday. "Every year, we try and get out on the ice and do some different water rescue training. Today, we're focusing a lot on boat operations, and operating the boat," said John Ziemer, Oshkosh Fire Department Battalion Chief. During one training scenario, firefighters placed wooden sticks on the ice. Crews had to find the location, using GPS. Another drill involved driving this small rescue vehicle fitted with chains on the tires. "Not everything that we respond to on the lake is water rescue. We also do have medical emergencies that happen out on the ice. So we also have our mule out here, which is like a four-wheeler," said Ziemer.



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