Firefighters from Engine Company 4 raised almost $1,800.00 for Special Olympics by participating in the annual Penguin Plunge at Highland Lake. Firefighters plunged into the freezing water shortly after noon. Air temperature at the time was a balmy 10 (yes, 10!!) degrees.

The ice was cut earlier in the week by a team of firefighters led by Assistant Chief David Sartirana. A group of Cold Water Rescue personnel were within the water to keep the participants safe and practice their skills.

All personnel, from participants to those who directed traffic, deserve a great BIG THANK YOU for their work and dedication at the event.

Members of the Cold Water Rescue Team.

Members of Engine 4 exiting the water after their plunge. Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!

A group of Super Heroes exit the water. Boy, do they look cold!

Not a good day to do a belly flop.

Look, its Gumby playing golf!

Cutting the ice before the event