LGS Ice Rescue Tech Level 1 2025

Bayport Fire Department Engine Company 1 will host the LifeGuard Systems Surface Ice Rescue Technician Level 1 class in 2024. As in the past, these classes fill up quickly. Level I will be held on Saturday and Sunday (January 25 & January 26, 2025) from 8am to approximately 5pm (3pm on Sun). 

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Level I

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. A reduced cost, 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.    

To guarantee your space in this upcoming class please complete the following form and send it back to us as soon as possible.   Since the instructor to student ratio is scheduled prior to the class, walk-in enrollments will not be permitted on the day of the class unless the student is an additional or substitute student of an already enrolled group.  

***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.  

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN AND WEAR A MASK WHILE INDOORS.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE STUDENT EQUIPMENT FORM ON THE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION PAGE

Operations Level:

Students wishing to receive certification but do not wish to participate in the hands-on evolutions may opt to take the Operations portion of the class. The student will attend both days of the class.

EMS Specific Objectives: (4 Hours, 8am - 12pm Sat) CME credit for Suffolk County EMTs.

Drowning: patient handling

1. Explain cold shock and cold stress in terms of patients and rescuers.
2. Explain the hypothermia curve and how we can use its information to prevent rescuer hypothermia and cold stress.
3. Describe the process and function of shivering and explain the problems of shivering in the water.
4. Explain the difference between heat loss in air and in water.
5. Explain the process of vasoconstriction due to cold, and describe the functions and problems caused by this vasoconstriction.
6. Explain how cold stress and hypothermia can result in hypovolemia.
7. Define cold and immersion diuresis.
8. Explain why rescuers working in the water or ice, should have their pulse and blood pressure checked before and after the rescue. What should be done with this information.
9. Explain why hypertension and asthma are contraindications for in water/ice rescue jobs.
10. Explain why rescuers should splash their face with water or "kiss the water Hello" before performing the rescue.
11. Describe at least three major causes of drowning in the U.S. for both adults and children.
12. Define near, long-term, and cold water drowning.
13. Describe traumatic, dry, and wet drowning in terms of mechanism and physiological process.
14. Explain what happens to an accidental cold water immersion victim in terms of respiratory minute and blood pressure changes, end-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure, gasping and aspiration, cold-induced diuresis, hypothermia, metabolism, the cardiovascular system, and drowning.
15. Define laryngospasm with its function as it relates to drowning and near-drowning.
16. Explain the difference between dry and wet drowning.
17. Explain how foam is formed in a drowning victim's airway, and why it sometimes is mixed with blood.
18. Describe the immersion hypothermia reflex.
19. Explain why patients must be handled exceedingly gently to prevent ventricular fibrillation.
20. List four problems with administering intravenous medications to a long-term drowning victim.
21. Explain the pros and cons of administering ALS pre-hospital care instead of BLS

Disclaimer:

Balance is due at the beginning of the class on Saturday and will be due and payable whether or not you attend or complete the class. The only exception to this may be made at the discretion of Bayport FD Engine Company 1 and may be made if we are able to replace you with another student prior to the class. If no payment or deposit is received and a reservation is requested and not canceled at least 48hrs prior to the beginning of the class, full payment will be due whether or not the student attends the class or any portion of the class. Payment along with this reservation form by voucher, PO Order or check will guarantee your position in the class

Terms and Conditions:

Class:

1. Students are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the class.
2. Students will check in at the registration desk and will receive an identification tag that must remain with the student during the class.
3. Immediately after check-in, all students will be required to have their vitals checked by onsite medical personnel. 
4. Students will be assigned to groups and must remain with that group for the entire class.  A student may or may not be assigned to a group with other members from their department.  Members wishing to remain with their own department must request so at the time they register for the class.  This request may be fulfilled depending on class size.
5. Students must complete all requirements and follow all instructions of the instructors from LGS and Engine company. 

6. No student will be permitted to take the class while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

   No alcohol will be served or permitted during the class

   Failure to follow any of the terms and conditions may forfeit the student's enrollment without refund.  

Medical Terms and Conditions:

Each student will have their vital signs checked periodically before and during the class.  Any student whose vital signs are deemed out of normal range may be prohibited from participating in the hands-on portion of the class and will receive an Operations certificate instead of a Technician certificate. This will be at the description of either LGS, Engine Company, and/or onsite medical personnel. 

Any student that has a current or past medical history that includes but is not limited to, Cardiac, Respiratory, Seizures, or other conditions and disabilities may be prohibited from participating in the hands-on portion of the class and will receive an Operations certificate instead of a Technician certificate. This will be at the description of either LGS, Engine Company, and/or onsite medical personnel.

Injuries:

All students must be currently an active member of a recognized Fire, EMS or Police Agency and insured by said agency for participating in a hands-on training class. 

Any student injured at any time during the class must notify the officers of Engine Company 1 and must be medically evaluated by onsite medical personnel.  The student's continuation in the class will be determined by the extent of the injury and recommendation of the onsite medical personnel as well as the student's chief officer.  LGS and Engine company reserve the right to have the student continue with the class if necessary.