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'Reach, throw, go': Firefighters train for ice rescues

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By Megan Mannering Click here for updates on this story LEXINGTON, Kentucky (WLEX) — With last week’s wintry mix, Lexington firefighters took advantage of frozen ponds on Monday, training for water and ice rescues. Throughout the day, groups of special operations firefighters met at a pond near Jacobson Park. Donning dry suits meant for sub-zero temps, the firefighters simulated emergency scenarios. One firefighter acted as the victim, dropp…

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