*** INTENSIVE LEVEL ***
Previous Rope & Water Rescue Training expected.
This course provides for the necessary standards compliant to the NFPA Standards ICE RESCUE OPERATIONS (2 days) This standard is more for those who will support ice rescue operations, to NFPA standard.
Course candidates will learn about hazards and victim management to be able to safely conduct rescue operations through assessing water and ice conditions in terms of hazards to the victim and rescuer.
Capabilities necessary for self-rescue on ice include, but are not limited to
(1) Roll, crawl, or swim away from an ice hole
(2) Utilize any personal ice rescue equipment used by the organization such as ice awls, crampons, and so forth
(3) Practical methods of weight distribution
Organizations operating at the operations level at ice rescue incidents shall develop and implement procedures for the following:
(1) Recognizing the unique hazards associated with ice rescue operations
(2) Identifying water and ice characteristics
(3) Operating surface support equipment used in water or ice rescue operations
(4) Procuring the necessary equipment to perform ice rescue operations
(5) Recognizing and dealing with a victim's hypothermia
(6) Ensuring safe entry
Course builds on previous and as mentioned, expect a level of Rope and water competency prior to attendance. This is an intensive training course. Please contact for details.
INSTRUCTIONS
Will be sent prior to the course. Early registration is mandatory.
CERTIFICATES
- Awarded upon successful completion
- Wallet Card also Awarded
- Registry Listing
