[Press Release] : MEDIA ADVISORY: Columbia Fire Department: Ice Rescue Training at Bass Pro

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact: Captain Lisa Todd
Duty PIO Pager 573-441-6608 (For active emergency incidents - Leave detailed message) Office 573-874-7503 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)


Columbia Fire Department:  Ice Rescue Training at Bass Pro

COLUMBIA, MO (February 11, 2016) - The Columbia, MO Fire Department will conduct ice rescue training today at Bass Pro Shops, 3101 Bass Pro Drive in Columbia.  Crews will be participating skill stations designed to prompt crews to observe the conditions, make appropriate scene size-ups, perform surface rescues, and safely remove victims from the ice.

There will be two sessions today at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to allow for all on-duty crews to rotate through the stations.  The media is encouraged to attend and requested to call in advance. 

The Point of Contact for this training is Captain Lisa Todd or Division Chief Jerry Jenkins. 

The Columbia Fire Department reminds citizens to take these precautions this winter to stay safe outdoors:

Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: layers of light, warm clothing; mittens; hats; scarves; and waterproof boots.
Sprinkle cat litter or sand on icy patches.
Be aware of the wind chill factor.
Work slowly when doing outside chores.
Take a buddy and an emergency kit when you are participating in outdoor recreation.
Carry a cell phone.


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