Surface & Ice Rescue Technician

Catalog description

The student will understand the 3 NFPA training compliance guidelines and know the limitations of each. Incident Command System knowledge will be covered. Hypothermia card, Patient handling, Throw Bag techniques, Self-Rescue Skills and proper use of Specialized Ice Rescue Equipment are all critical components of this training, as well. This course is intended to further develop skills covered in the Level I class. Sub-Surface Recovery, Multiple Victim Rescue, Scene Assessment and Application Skills for Multiple Scenarios are covered in great detail. Each student is faced with potential rescue situations including "live victims" and allowed to handle the scene. Meets NFPA 1006 - Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications Level II and NFPA 1670 - Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents Level II and the Ohio Boating Safety Course. Successful completion of FIRE 1202 to the Operations Level is contingent upon a combined score of 70%. To receive certification at the Technician Level in FIRE 1202, the student shall attain a combined score of 75% and successfully complete, prior to the final exam, a swim test as follows: swim 500 yards without stopping, swim 700 yards using mask and snorkel, swim 100 yards towing an inert mannequin, tread water for 15 minutes and retrieve a 10 pound brick from the bottom of the deep end of the pool.