Ice Rescue Courses

The Rescue Company offers two levels of ice rescue courses tailored to the needs of students and the companies and agencies we are teaching for. Please select one of the classes below for detailed descriptions.

Ice Rescue

Duration: 1 day (8 hours) – Recommended for public safety personnel

This hands-on course offers practical rescue techniques that will provide the tools to perform effective surface ice rescues and teach responders how to avoid becoming a victim of the ice environment. The program will be presented in the classroom and at an open water site. Topics include ice formations and hazards, ice strength evaluation, rescuer and victim response to acute hypothermia, cold-water near drowning, ice-rescue equipment and techniques, and ice-rescue operational plans.

Equipment Needs:

  • Drysuit or survival suit
  • Type III or V approved PFC
  • Lightweight water or climbing helmet
  • Water booties if not part of drysuit
Prerequisites:

  • Excellent physical condition
  • Adequate health insurance coverage

Ice Rescue Technician

This three-day course meets the requirements for the technician level of NFPA 1670 Standard for ice incidents. Subjects covered include rescuer safety; self-rescue techniques; pre-planning and size-up of ice rescue incidents; rope skills; and, understanding of ice properties, formation, types, and hazards.

Equipment Needs:

  • Drysuit or survival suit
  • Type III or V approved PFC
  • Lightweight water or climbing helmet
  • Water booties if not part of drysuit
Prerequisites:

  • Excellent physical condition
  • Adequate health insurance coverage