Fire officers made the rescue in Saxilby with support from a drone and boat crew.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service will buy new appliances and equipment over the next two years.
Alan Maskall says he has enjoyed every minute, describing his years of service as a "great honour".
Lincolnshrie Police say they are investigating the thefts in Woodhall Spa and Corby Glen, Grantham.
Both Lincolnshire and Humberside fire services have warned about being careful near frozen lakes.
Brant Broughton, Billinghay and Metheringham stations were targeted last week, say police.
Esme Baker and her father Lee Baker died in a caravan fire in Ingoldmells in April.
A sleigh will visit Lincolnshire towns during December to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue say they are struggling to recruit and retain on-call firefighters.
