STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Demonstrate a basic understanding of the specialty of ice water rescue

 II.     Demonstrate the concepts of buoyancy

 III.    Demonstrate the concepts of water dynamics

 IV.     Demonstrate basic hazard recognition

 V.      Identify likely victim locations

 VI.     Handle witnesses

 VII.    Develop basic water survival and self-rescue strategies

 VIII.   Demonstrate a common understanding of low-to-high risk benefit rescue techniques and shore-based water rescue skills.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Ice Water Rescue Operations

         A.      Upon Arrival

         B.      Witnesses

         C.      Assess

         D.      Hazards

         E.      Rescue or Recovery

         F.      Action planning

 II.     Safety Concerns

 III.    Team Assignments

 IV.     Victims

 V.      Additional considerations

         A.      Heat

         B.      Cold

         C.      Rain/snow

         D.      Time of day

         E.      News media (PIO)