Course Description
This course is targeted for public safety members providing shore support during cold water and/or ice rescue incidents. Classroom topics include ice formations and hazards, ice strength and evaluation, rescuer and victim responses to acute hypothermia, cold-water near drowning, ice rescue equipment and techniques and ice rescue operational plans. During the open water sessions, participants will only provide shore support activities to include line tending.
Credits
0.05
Credit Hours Max
0.3
Instructional Method
Lecture (A)
Contact Hours
6
Instructional Method
Laboratory (B)
Contact Hours
6