Rescue 3
Ice Awareness Training Course
Ice Awareness Training Course
Course type:
Emergency Service & Water Rescue Team CoursesDescription:
This classroom session is geared toward those who supervise emergency responders who respond to incidents on surface ice, including frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers.
Participants will be introduced to the due diligence and risk management required for this high-risk environment and understand the various training levels for rescue personnel. The course identifies hazards associated with surface ice and introduces the techniques and equipment that can be used to reduce the risk.
Course content
- Rescue 3 philosophy
- Training standards
- Rescue 3 best practice guidelines
- Risk management and rescuer safety
- Ice properties, formations and types
- Ice hazards
- Hydrology
- Personal protective equipment
- Technical and team equipment
- Management and pre-planning
- Incident size- up
- ICS and site control
- Communications
- Medical considerations
- Knots, bends and hitches
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Cumbria
Cumbria CoursesWe deliver specialist water rescue training across the Lake District and North West. Our local knowledge, extensive operational experience and realistic training environments provide practical, high-quality courses for emergency services and industry alike.
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Scotland
Scotland CoursesOur Scotland training courses take advantage of some of the UK's most challenging rivers, lochs and flood environments. We deliver specialist water rescue training throughout Scotland, bringing expert instruction directly to your team or chosen location.
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Wales & UK CoursesWe deliver bespoke water rescue training throughout the UK, travelling to your site or preferred venue. From emergency services and industrial clients to television, film and event safety support, we provide tailored training and specialist water safety services nationwide.