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News Release |
Date: January 20, 2009 |
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U.S. Coast Guard to conduct nighttime ice rescue training ESSEXVILLE, Mich. - U.S. Coast Guard Station Saginaw River will be conducting ice rescue training in the vicinity of Bay City State Park on Jan. 21 and 28, and Feb. 4 and 11, 2009, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The training is part of the Coast Guard's annual Ice Rescue 'Train the Trainer' course held, here, at the Ice Capabilities Center of Excellence. The students will be simulating rescues on the ice, including lighting off white parachute flares between the times listed above. Station Saginaw River personnel have cut two holes in the ice. The holes will be marker with retro-reflective tape. "We conduct this training to maintain our legacy mission of saving lives and protecting the environment," said Master Chief Petty Officer Gerald Backus, Officer in Charge of Station Saginaw River. "We are 'Guardians' and must train in the environment that we operate to provide the best service to the Great Lakes community." For public or media inquiries regarding the training, contact Petty Officer 1st Class Danny Graves at (989) 892-0556. U.S. Coast Guard Station Saginaw River would like to remind the public "ice is a clear solid risk." Contact the U.S. Coast Guard or local emergency authorities for any ice rescue questions or to report a distress on the ice. ###
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