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Length: 8 hours (one day) Class Size: 25 Description: ESA offers an Ice Rescue Course teaching practical rescue techniques for effective surface ice rescues. Responders are taught how to avoid becoming a victim of an ice environment. The class is presented as an 8 hour, hands-on one day weekend course. The didactic portion of the course will be taught in the morning in an ESA classroom. Practical portion will follow in the afternoon at an open water site. Topics include: • Ice formations and hazards • Ice strength evaluation • Rescuer and victim response to acute hypothermia • Cold water near drowning • Ice rescue equipment and techniques • Ice rescue operational plans An excellent addition to a resume, ice rescue is on the application checklist for many major fire departments. Accreditation: Theory, examination and certification for the ESA Ice Rescue Course are provided by Dive Rescue International. Credentials: Students need a minimum mark of 80% to successfully complete the ESA Ice Rescue Course. They are required to attend the full 8 hours of class. The following certificate is awarded to students successfully completing this course: Dive Rescue International Ice Rescue Certificate Application: An application for an ESA Ice Rescue Course must include the following: • Completed ESA Application Form • Copy of driver's licence or other proof of age (minimum 18 years) • Full payment of fees. Total $300.00. |
 2008 Dates: • March 29, 2008 • March 30, 2008 ESA Fees: Fees for the Ice Rescue Course are $300.00 including a non-refundable application fee ($25.00), tuition, student fees and applicable GST. Total fees must be paid with the application. Payment may be made by cheque (payable to Emergency Services Academy Ltd.), cash, debit card, Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Fees listed above apply to Canadian residents (Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant or Permanent Resident). International students will pay a 120% surcharge on tuition and comprehensive fees. The fee for International students for this course is $360.00 Cdn. Additional Expenses: All equipment required for an ESA Ice Rescue Course is provided by ESA. |
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