| Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
4100 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-246-3801, TTY 703-385-4419 and Fax: 703-385-1687
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire
02/16/2007
Who: |
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
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What: |
Ice Rescue Training Exercise
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When: |
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 18, 2007
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| Where: |
Lake Barcroft, 6526 Dearborn Drive, Falls Church, VA
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Firefighters from Fire and Rescue Station 10, Baileys Crossroads, and Fire and Rescue Station 18, Jefferson, will be conducting an ice rescue training exercise at Lake Barcroft, 6526 Dearborn Drive, Falls Church, Sunday, February 18, 2007, Noon to 4 p.m.
Firefighters will be equipped with specialized suits, tools, and will train on rescuing personnel from Lake Barcroft. Personnel will be available for interviews.
Ice Safety Tips
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Ice formed on moving water ponds, lakes, and rivers is never safe. Daily changes in temperature affect the strength and thickness of the ice. Because of these factors, no one can declare the ice to be absolutely safe.
- If someone falls through the ice, act quickly, call 911
- Do not go out on the ice, many times would-be rescuers become victims themselves.
- Obey posted warning signs. If they say “KEEP OFF,” there’s a good reason.
- If you see an animal on the ice, that doesn’t mean the ice is safe for you to walk on. Cats (and dogs) are much lighter than people.
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department has fully equipped and trained personnel for ice rescue emergencies.
For more information, call Daniel L. Schmidt or Lieutenant Raul G. Castillo, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, 703-246-3801 and TTY 703-385-4419. Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.
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