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October 2019
Urban Flood Rescue Training – Awareness
PSDS has a comprehensive Urban Flood Rescue training program that all public safety personnel should have to be safe and more proactive to any flood response. As climates continue to change across the country and with the existence of more drought like conditions, there is potential for catastrophic flood situations to arise. From the emergency managers who do the planning, to the boots on the ground who perform the rescue service, everyone should be properly trained, be knowledgeable and prepared…
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Public Safety Dive Operations Course
This course is designed for public safety dive personnel. It focuses on diver safety, contamination and the variables associated with diving a dry suit. Dive Operations Brochure
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Wasatch County SAR – Heber,UT – 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…
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Cortez Fire Protection District – Cortez, CO – Surface Ice Rescue Level I
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 »David City Fire Department – David City, 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 »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…
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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…
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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…
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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 •…
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