Members of Brussels-Union-Gardner Fire Department prepare their equipment to simulate ice rescues during a mass rescue operations preparedness exercise with federal, state and local agencies at Red River County Park, Jan. 18, 2012. The exercise provided the participating agencies the opportunity to evaluate their response plans, capabilities and coordination in a simulated emergency situation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystalynn A. Kneen)