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This hands-on course will present techniques necessary to perform effective surface ice rescues. Public safety personnel and responders will learn how to avoid becoming a victim of the ice environment. Topics will include ice formations and hazards, ice strength evaluation, rescuer and victim responses to acute hypothermia, cold-water near drowning, ice-rescue equipment and techniques, and ice rescue operational plans. The course will include both classroom and open water sessions. Students must be at least 18 years old to receive Dive Rescue Certification.