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4 hour session is available for EMS personnel who do not want to take the full Ice Rescue class but want to learn about the medical concerns and procedures. They will also be introduced to the operations and made aware of the procedures for Tenders and Ice Rescue Technicians however no on ice or hands on training will be conducted. See the attached outline for some of the questions which will be answered during this part of the class.
SUFFOLK COUNTY EMTs WILL RECEIVE CME CREDIT
***COVID-19***
If any students have any illness or flu, common cold symptoms, you will not be permitted to attend. We are asking you to be responsible and notify us in advance. You will not be charged if you have to cancel due to illness. The BFD, will take the necessary precautions to adhere to social distancing and other preventive measures to ensure the safety of all attending. Please bring a mask with you.
Event Date | 01-25-2025 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 01-25-2025 12:00 pm |
Cut off date | 01-24-2025 |
Capacity | 30 |
Registered | 4 |
Available place | 26 |
Individual Price | $50.00 |
This class will teach your members to safely and rapidly rescue a victim, write SOP’s that protect the members and department from liability, properly handle patients to prevent further injury and increase survival chances, and many other techniques that need to be used to greatly increase the odds of a successful rescue and the safety of the rescuers. No prior experience is necessary and Certifications for either full Surface Ice Rescue Technician or Operations Level is available. Added to the class again this year for all students is a specific EMS session addressing patient handling, cold water emergencies, and patient care.
***Note***
This class is held regardless of weather conditions. Should there be a lack of ice, the class will still be held, however, the training curriculum's hands-on portion may be amended to focus more on surface water rescue.
***Illness***
If any students have any illness or flu, or common cold symptoms, you will not be permitted to attend. We are asking you to be responsible and notify us in advance. You will not be charged if you have to cancel due to illness.
1. Items purchased from Lifeguard Systems should be paid by Check or Credit card to LGS at the class.
2. You are responsible for providing your own equipment. (BFD/LGS does not lend out equipment).
3. BFD/LGS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken equipment. Please make sure your agency's name is on anything you bring.
4. Students not showing will be charged unless certain emergency circumstances arise. Any department may replace any student who can not make the class.
Event Date | 01-25-2025 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 01-26-2025 5:00 pm |
Cut off date | 01-18-2025 |
Capacity | 80 |
Registered | 3 |
Available place | 77 |
Individual Price | $195.00 |
Speaker | Butch Hendrick |