Firefighters Attend Ice Rescue Training in New Hampshire
By IFD Reporter
March 6, 2010
On Saturday, March 6th firefighters attended an Ice Rescue Technician course in Harrisville, New Hampshire. This course is designed as a foundational course for all public safety and rescue professionals. The focus of this one-day training program is on surface rescue for cold water and ice incidents with an emphasis on personal survival and safety of the rescuer. It is designed to provide the public safety and rescue professional with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe rescue and recovery operations in, on and around ice and cold water.
• The Rescue Process • Ice Safety Principles • Incident Command • Cold Water Rescue and Survival • Ice Rescue and Survival • Recognition and Management of Hypothermia • Use of Specialized Safety and Rescue Equipment
The two intensive 2.5 hour practical sessions require each participant to wear either a Cold Water/Ice Rescue Suit or a Dry Suit with a PFD. During the 15 practical evolutions, each participant rotates through various positions at each station including Primary Rescuer, Secondary Rescuer, and Victim. Participants are continually active during the 15 practical evolutions and are responsible for manning tether lines when not serving in the above capacities. After completing the rotation within each practical evolution, the team of students then immediately rotates to another practical evolution.
