Members of the Seward Township-Burket Fire and Rescue Department took part in training at Palestine Lake Wednesday, Feb. 16. Photo provided by Fire Chief Kevin McSherry.

BURKET — “Seward Township-Burket Fire and Rescue would like to thank REMC and Kosciusko County Community Foundation for helping to purchase new ice water rescue suits, life jackets and ropes. We constantly strive to improve our service to our community,” said Kevin McSherry, fire chief. The fire department took part in water rescue training with its new gear Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Palestine Lake.

Pictured, from left, are Captain Bryce Good, Matt Koldyke, Lt. Kegan O’Brien, Brennen Adams and Lt. Ryan Shoemaker. Photo provided by Fire Chief Kevin McSherry.

Pictured is a mock rescue training exercise conducted by Burket Fire and Rescue Department at Palestine Lake this week. Photo provided by Fire Chief Kevin McSherry.