Firefighters from Hopkins, Martin, Orangeville, Wayland and Yankee Springs Township fire departments have attended and completed two-day classroom/hands on training in ice rescue, according to Wayland Deputy Fire Chief Dan Miller.

Miller, who administers the Yankee Springs Fire Station, said with the large number of lakes in the area it is very valuable that firefighters to get the training so that they can assist those in need should an incident arise.
“We would hope that it will not be needed however, in the event it is, firefighters are properly trained and ready for the call,” he said.