PHOTOS: While warmer temperatures melt snow across southeastern Wisconsin, it could make for dangerous conditions on the ice.
That's why local fire departments on Saturday, Feb. 27 trained in Kasnasville for ice rescues.
As lakes begin to thaw, a reality sinks in: Ice rescues could start happening more often.
"This ice is melting pretty quick," said Kansasville Fire Chief Ronald Molnar. "We have a lot of people out fishing on the ice doing ice fishing and recreational activities, and the ice is diminishing quickly." Dozens of first responders from six fire departments in Racine County participated in ice rescue training on Eagle Lake. The training was designed to simulate ice rescue situations, including victim removal skills and tactics to help both the victim and the emergency responder.