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Ice Rescue
Ice rescue: About 20 members of the Ida Grove and Battle
Creek Fire Departments spent Saturday afternoon practicing
various ice rescues on a farm pond north of Ida Grove. Each
department has two $900 "Mustang Ice Commander" suits
and work as a team on ice rescue training and calls during the
winter months. Saturday's scenario was two ice fishermen
who had fallen through the ice. "It takes a lot of guys on shore
as well as getting in suits" to perform this type of rescue, said
Ida Grove Fire Chief Devlun Whiteing. The modular suit is
completely waterproof with a watertight hood, integrated
gloves, attached boots and chest harness. The fl otation and
insulation performance of a snap-in buoyancy liner allows
users to immerse themselves for long periods of time in cold water and maintain mental and physical capabilities. Above right,
from left are Jay Wingert, Nate Homan and Dan Hedberg. (Courier photos by Beth Wolterman)
