Crime & Safety

Denver Fire Department Crews Train For Icy Rescues But Still Urges, 'Stay Off The Ice'

The Denver Fire Department went out to Rocky Mountain Lake to mimic practices and procedures of ice rescues.

Officials are warning people to stay away from frozen bodies of water this winter, because of the dangers they pose.
Officials are warning people to stay away from frozen bodies of water this winter, because of the dangers they pose. (CBS)

On Sunday, the Denver Fire Department went out to Rocky Mountain Lake to mimic practices and procedures of ice rescues.

Because Denver sees its fair share of rescues every year, the department makes sure its crews are equipped in handling those scenarios by re-running trainings. These annual ice rescue trainings allow the teams to build on what they already know.

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