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Ice Rescue Technician
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Ice Rescue Technician

Staveley
CPD
Waterfall 2420715 1280

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Various dates available Short Course In person

Overview

The Ice Rescue Technician (IRT) course is valuable training for emergency responders who may have to venture onto surface ice to perform a rescue. In a rescue situation, it is already clear that the ice is unsafe, and therefore this course does not spend a lot of time on ice formation and determining its strength. Rather, the emphasis is on self rescue and the full range of techniques and specialized equipment that can be used for rescuing others. The curriculum also includes the significant medical considerations for patient packaging and extrication posed by cold water immersion.

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Ice Rescue Technician

We specialise in swiftwater rescue programmes providing our clients with the skills and knowledge to deal with rescue situations in demanding conditions.

At a glance

  • This course also includes an overview of skills and knowledge necessary for responding to incidents on surface ice over moving water, but for those who can expect a high frequency of call-outs on large volume rivers with open leads, you will need to the Ice Rescue Technician Advanced (IRTA).
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