Phoenix Firefighters Use Ice Immersion to Combat Heatstroke Amid Severe Heatwave

New cold-water immersion technique aims to reduce fatalities as temperatures in the US southwest soar past 110F.

Phoenix implements ice immersion therapy for heatstroke victims, a method familiar to athletes and military personnel.
The new technique has become standard on all Phoenix Fire Department emergency vehicles this season.
Record-breaking temperatures prompt excessive heat warnings across Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Phoenix opens overnight cooling stations to provide relief from the extreme heat.
Officials report a significant increase in heat-related deaths in recent years, highlighting the urgency of new measures.