In extreme temperatures like we've seen this calendar year, many of us go straight from the cubicle at work to our couch at home.
But what happens when you're part of a career field that gets left out in the cold? Local first responders and emergency personnel still show up to work braving the bitter temperatures.
The Eau Claire Fire Department responded to a record number of calls last year. In 2021, the department received nearly 10,000 total calls and firefighters say those calls keep coming when a cold front hits.
With the high call volumes, the Eau Claire Fire Department said its staff are prepared for any type of work in any kind of weather.