Cost: $375.00 or $350.00 with 3 or more persons from the same agency
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Every year people and animals fall through iced over ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. Unfortunately, in many cases human life is lost trying to save an animal that has fallen through the ice. All first responders and rescuers need to know how to affect a rescue without becoming a victim themselves. Participants will learn the proper techniques to make any rescue from cold or ice covered waters. Instruction will include safety considerations and how to use normally available and specialized equipment. Techniques specific for animal rescue will be demonstrated and performed. This class is certified through Rescue 3 International and taught by certified instructors.
For those individuals that want to participate in the Ice Rescue class, there are several required items:
- Personal flotation device (P.F.D.)
- Full wet suit or dry suit
- Thick-soled water booties or sneakers
- Water or climbing helmet (this must cover the back of the head and drain water)
- Heavy/sturdy gloves for climbing
- Hiking boots
The P.F.D., wet/dry suit, and helmet can be rented from Code 3 for $30 a day (needed for two days). We have limited quantities, so call in advance to reserve your needed items. However we recommend if an individual is earnest in their desire to be in the rescue field that they invest in his or her own equipment. Code 3 Associates are glad to recommend items that we find to be of high quality and durable in the field. Individuals are responsible for acquiring the required items before the day of the class or making arrangements with Code 3.
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