Henrico firefighters train for ice rescues as prolonged cold freezes area waterways

Henrico firefighters train for ice rescues as prolonged cold freezes area waterways

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. Firefighters conducted ice rescue training at Echo Lake Park on Thursday as the prolonged cold snap has frozen waterways across the region, creating potentially dangerous conditions.Members of the Henrico Fire Department's swift water and technical rescue teams spent the day practicing frozen lake breakthrough rescues at the park.Assistant Chief of Special Operations Mark Cumashot said it's important to be aware of the danger…