Ice Rescue

respond to and carry out surface ice rescues

Recommended for: All public safety first responders

2.0 days (16 hours)

Course Overview

Prerequisites

Overview

The Ice Rescue program prepares first responders from all public safety disciplines how to safely apply proven surface ice rescue steps and techniques. This class introduces students to the topics of ice hazards/formation, assessment of the victim's condition, scene evaluation, equipment selection, medical considerations/hypothermia, and development of an operational plan.

Duration

Areas of Focus:

Ice conditions / ice formation and how to recognize hazards
How to avoid becoming a victim
How to evaluate ice strength
Hypothermia
Cold-water near-drowning
Equipment selection and rigging techniques
Operational planning and scene evaluation

Prerequisites:

Member of a public safety agency
At Least 18 Years of age

Training Schedule & Map

No Upcoming Dates

Note To Applicants

This program is designed for personnel who are physically fit. Participants are encouraged to participate after successfully completing the IADRS Watermanship Test or testing to a fitness level of 13 MET (Metabolic Equivalents) or greater. Participants with aerobic fitness questions or concerns should consult their physician prior to in-water training. Participants who have poor aerobic fitness may attend this program as shore support personnel with the approval of the instructor.