28th CES conducts ice training

/ Published February 29, 2016

Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department participate in ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. Airmen took part in both classroom instruction and hands-on training to ensure safety and a basic understanding of rescue techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

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Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department participate in ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. Airmen took part in both classroom instruction and hands-on training to ensure safety and a basic understanding of rescue techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department learn about a stokes basket during ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. Throughout the training, Airmen practiced a wide range of rescue techniques, alternating between the roles of the rescuer and the victim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

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Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department learn about a stokes basket during ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. Throughout the training, Airmen practiced a wide range of rescue techniques, alternating between the roles of the rescuer and the victim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

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Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department participate in ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. Airmen practiced rescuing victims using an individual rope, a backboard, stokes basket, inflatable boat and a supportable water bridge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department practice rescue techniques with a stokes basket during ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. While in cold regions, ice rescue techniques play a vital role in winter safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

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Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department practice rescue techniques with a stokes basket during ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. While in cold regions, ice rescue techniques play a vital role in winter safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department roll over a simulated victim during ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. Obtaining the skills and knowledge to save a life makes ice rescue training a valuable tool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

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Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department roll over a simulated victim during ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. Obtaining the skills and knowledge to save a life makes ice rescue training a valuable tool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department utilize an inflatable rescue boat during ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. The two-day ice rescue training provided Ellsworth Airmen a chance to gain knowledge on important life saving techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

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Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department utilize an inflatable rescue boat during ice rescue training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 17, 2016. The two-day ice rescue training provided Ellsworth Airmen a chance to gain knowledge on important life saving techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebecca Imwalle/Released)

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