February Ice Safety Tip

  Ice Safety
"The only safe ice is at an ice rink!"

   -Skating and fishing on lake or water source that appears to be frozen is not recommended in our area. Temperatures may not be low enough to create the thickness of ice used for recreational activities.   

 -Stay away from cloudy ice.

 -Always wear personal floatation devices (PFDs) when you are near the water.    

-Never go out onto the ice to rescue someone else or an animal. You may get into trouble  yourself!

- In general, you  should stay off ice when it is only 2 inches thick or less.  A minimum of 4 inches is needed for walking or fishing.

-If you see children playing on the ice, ask them to come to shore. Notify the proper authorities if needed (police department).

-If you see someone who has fallen through the ice, do  not attempt to rescue them unless you have training. The best thing is to call 911, and keep an eye on the victim. Triangulate where the person was last seen my lining the victim up with two different points on shore such as trees, cars, interesting rock cliffs etc. If there is something that can keep the victim afloat, try to throw it to them. When the patient is out of the water they may have hypothermia. Remove wet clothing and warm them by wrapping them in a blanket until EMS arrives.

This section is maintained by KVFC and member Allison Mosley, who also represents Baltimore County Volunteer Fireman’s Association as Miss Fire Prevention 2008-2009.

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about Fire Prevention, please contact Allison at Allison.mosley@kvfc.com.