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February 2020
Kearney Volunteer Fire Department – Kearney, NE – Surface Ice Rescue Level 1
We examine incidents from the past that may be indicative of future outcomes. We teach the department simple drills to stay focused. We focus on communications, hand signals and effective whistle signals that minimize rescuer task overload. We realize that more victims are seriously injured from the point of extrication to the ambulance. We teach proper handling and care of your victims. We emphasize the importance of pre-planning for the response area. By the end of this course, the rescuer…
Find out more »Clear Creek County Fire – Clear Creek, CO – Surface Ice Rescue Level 1
We examine incidents from the past that may be indicative of future outcomes. We teach the department simple drills to stay focused. We focus on communications, hand signals and effective whistle signals that minimizes rescuer task overload. We realize that more victims are seriously injured from the point of extrication to the ambulance. We teach proper handling and care of your victims. We emphasize the importance of pre-planning for the response area. By the end of this course, the rescuer will…
Find out more »March 2020
Jicarilla Dulce, New Mexico Fire – Surface Ice Rescue Level 1
We examine incidents from the past that may be indicative of future outcomes. We teach the department simple drills to stay focused. We focus on communications, hand signals and effective whistle signals that minimizes rescuer task overload. We realize that more victims are seriously injured from the point of extrication to the ambulance. We teach proper handling and care of your victims. We emphasize the importance of pre-planning for the response area. By the end of this course, the rescuer will…
Find out more »April 2020
LEVEL II SURFACE ICE RESCUE – Evergreen, CO
The level II system we put in place is for rescue scenarios that involve rescuing victims from distances greater than 250 feet from shore and require rapid deployment. We focus on rescuing multiple victims using a more advanced “conveyor system” for fast and efficient extrication. The system uses an in-haul and out-haul method that will offer the rescuer rapid victim extrication from weak and unstable ice conditions. During the Surface Ice Level II course, we will emphasize proper handling and…
Find out more »June 2020
Glenwood Springs, Colorado – Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level I – NFPA 1670/1006
A ll rescue personnel need to be prepared for imminent high water danger! Are your department’s personnel trained to save themselves? Will they be ready, competent and able to assist during an emergency swiftwater rescue response? PSDS teaches fire, law and search and rescue departments with the most current rescue methods available. PSDS courses meet and exceed NFPA, OSHA, P.O.S.T. and individual STATE standards. NFPA 1670,1006, 1952 and 1983. • Pre-plan response area • Coordinating with mutual aid departments •…
Find out more »July 2020
David City, Nebraska – Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level I – NFPA 1670/1006
All rescue personnel need to be prepared for imminent high water danger! Are your department’s personnel trained to save themselves? Will they be ready, competent and able to assist during an emergency swiftwater rescue response? PSDS teaches fire, law and search and rescue departments with the most current rescue methods available. PSDS courses meet and exceed NFPA, OSHA, P.O.S.T. and individual STATE standards. In addition, our water operation programs meet and exceed NFPA 1670,1006, 1952 and 1983 standards. • Pre-plan…
Find out more »August 2020
Schuyler, Nebraska – Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level II – NFPA 1670/1006
All rescue personnel need to be prepared for imminent high water danger! Are your department’s personnel trained to save themselves? Will they be ready, competent and able to assist during an emergency swiftwater rescue response? PSDS teaches fire, law and search and rescue departments with the most current rescue methods available. PSDS courses meet and exceed NFPA, OSHA, P.O.S.T. and individual STATE standards. In addition, our water operation programs meet and exceed NFPA 1670,1006, 1952 and 1983 standards. • Pre-plan…
Find out more »Edinburgh, Indiana – Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level I – NFPA 1670/1006
All rescue personnel need to be prepared for imminent high water danger! Are your department’s personnel trained to save themselves? Will they be ready, competent and able to assist during an emergency swiftwater rescue response? PSDS teaches fire, law and search and rescue departments with the most current rescue methods available. PSDS courses meet and exceed NFPA, OSHA, P.O.S.T. and individual STATE standards. In addition, our water operation programs meet and exceed NFPA 1670,1006, 1952 and 1983 standards. • Pre-plan…
Find out more »December 2020
LEVEL I SURFACE ICE RESCUE – Dolores Fire Department-Dolores, CO
We examine incidents from the past that may be indicative of future outcomes. We teach the department simple drills to stay focused. We focus on communications, hand signals and effective whistle signals that minimize rescuer task overload. We realize that more victims are seriously injured from the point of extrication to the ambulance. We teach proper handling and care of your victims. We emphasize the importance of pre-planning for the response area. By the end of this course, the rescuer…
Find out more »LAW ENFORCEMENT to the RESCUE- Ice Rescue – Dolores, CO – Awareness ONLY
The Law Enforcement to the Rescue programs are designed specifically for law enforcement personnel. During a real-life incident a law enforcement official is usually at the scene FIRST. As a Law Enforcement official you already know what your duties and responsibilities entail. Because you are first on the scene you can also offer an important response that can help ensure a successful rescue. This program teaches skills that are important to the overall rescue effort, while keeping you safe in…
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