Dive Rescue International and the Meridian Fire Department have organized an Ice Rescue Trainer Class in Meridian, Idaho for December 12-14, 2023.
The Ice Rescue Trainer Program is uniquely designed for public safety personnel. This course presents ice rescue training in a practical and efficient system, giving trainers the tools to build a competent and safe team. Successful Ice Rescue Trainer graduates will return to their departments with a complete training system. With the purchase of student kits from Dive Rescue International, trainers will be able to conduct in-house ice rescue training for departmental personnel. This is a surface rescue program and does not involve diving.
CERTIFICATION: Ice Rescue Trainer RECOMMENDED FOR All First Responders
DURATION: 3 Days/24 Hours
PREREQUISITES: All students must be a member of a public safety agency and at least 21 years of age, current First Aid and CPR training and departmental sponsorship letter. 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.
Key training topics include:
- ICE RESCUE PROCESS
- ICE
- VICTIM ASSESSMENT
- PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
- DEVELOPING AN OPERATIONAL PLAN
- ICE RESCUE EXERCISES