Coast Guard Station Burlington conducts ice rescue training on Lake Champlain [Image 1 of 4]

BURLINGTON, VERMONT, UNITED STATES

02.25.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi            

U.S. Coast Guard District 1     

Coast Guard Station Burlington, Vermont’s ice rescue team trains in Burlington Bay Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. The team consists of four members, all with unique jobs. The team leader determines what technique will be used and directs the rescue. The primary rescuer approaches the survivor and executes the rescue technique. The secondary rescuer relays communications and tends the line that is attached to the primary rescuer. The fourth team member is responsible for radio communications with the station. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi)

• Date Taken: 02.25.2016
• Date Posted: 02.25.2016 16:45
• Photo ID: 2423873
• VIRIN: 160225-G-SI450-266
• Resolution: 4360x2910
• Size: 6.32 MB
• Location: BURLINGTON, VERMONT, US