Peterborough Fire Services Conduct Ice Rescue Training; Warns Public that 'No Ice Is Completely Safe'

Peterborough Fighter Service firefighters endured the frigid waters during ice rescue training at the stormwater pond on Sherbrooke Street on Friday morning.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Fire Services.

The pond was somewhat frozen due to the warmer weather Peterborough has had in the past week.

According to the Peterborough Fire Service's X account, the message is that there is no completely safe ice and to stay off it.

“You cannot tell the strength of ice by its appearance. Temperature, thickness, snow cover, water depth and size are all factors affecting ice safety.”

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