During the first class of the 2020-21 training season for the Cold-Weather Operations Course at Fort McCoy, 19 students participated in cold-water immersion training Dec. 15 at Big Sandy Lake on Fort ...

Fifty Airmen with multiple Air National Guard units participating in a 16-day, Air Force-led Cold-Weather Operations Course spent a full day of that course Jan. 27 having students learn about the ...

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – Whether on land or water, firefighters are known for making daring rescues. However, what type of training is needed to save a life when only seconds count? “We are ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4,500 people drowned each year in the United States from 2020–2022. Most fire departments’ response district has some form of ...

GETZVILLE, N.Y. — Some local firefighters now have more experience responding to cold water emergencies. There was a special training for that Saturday. The Getzville Fire Company says every minute ...

CAMP RIPLEY — Even during frigid weather the training never stops at Camp Ripley as members of the armed forces use the conditions to prepare for working in adverse environments. Camp Ripley is ...

As the months of winter creep up on us, subfreezing temperatures sweep their way across many parts of North America. Fire departments that operate in these frigid parts of the continent face many ...

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - Firefighters from the Colerain Township Fire Department took advantage of freezing temperatures for critical water rescue training at Triple Creek Park. More than two ...

From ice bucket challenges to polar plunges, people have embraced being doused with or dunked in icy water to raise money for their favorite causes. But can cold water immersion have benefits beyond ...

Preparing employees for extremely cold conditions is crucial for businesses operating in such environments. This preparation safeguards the health and safety of the workforce and enhances productivity ...