Ice rescue suits provide warmth, flotation, and the ability to stay dry.

• A. Warmth, Flotation, and Staying Dry
• B. Warmth Only
• C. Flotation Only
• D. Staying Dry Only

Answer: (A)

In cold-water rescue, the equipment must address three critical needs at once: warmth to slow hypothermia, flotation to keep you on the surface and reduce effort, and staying dry to minimize heat loss and maintain mobility. An ice rescue suit does all three. The waterproof outer layer with seals keeps water out, the insulation traps air to provide warmth, and the inherent buoyancy or integrated buoyant design helps you stay afloat. If you relied on just one feature—warmth, or flotation, or staying dry—you’d still face serious risks in icy water. The combination of all three keeps the rescuer safer and more effective, which is why this option is the best choice.