First Responders Deploy Heat-Saving Gear | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

First responders in Northwest Allen County are deploying a life-saving cooling bag to treat severe heat stroke—packing ice and water to rapidly lower dangerously high body temps before hospital arrival. It’s not high-tech, but it’s critical: patients go in the bag, get IVs, and are monitored en route. Captain Mitch Maisonneuve says it can save lives—but the real solution? Prevention. Stay hydrated, avoid caffeine and sugar in the heat, and heed the warning: when it’s hot, act smart. The department’s even partnering with local businesses to get ice on the way—because they’re serious about…