Ice Water Rescue Technician Training | NFPA 1006 | Newfoundland and Labrador

Course Summary

NFPA 1006: Ice Water Rescue Technician

32 Hours | Maximum 20 Participants | In-Person Delivery

Delivery: Instructor-led classroom instruction combined with hands-on practical training
Location: On-site at your fire department, with access to still water source
Assessment: Course assessment and practical skills evaluation; IFSAC certification testing may be available separately
Class Size: Maximum 20 participants
Format: Theory • Demonstration • Practical Skills • Scenario-Based Training • Assessment

Course Description

Ice Rescue Technician training provides the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to safely perform technical rescue operations in ice-covered and cold-water environments. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical training to prepare participants for the complex hazards and operational demands associated with ice rescue incidents.

Based on the requirements of NFPA 1006, this course develops competency in ice rescue hazard assessment, personal protective equipment (PPE), ice and water conditions, rescue systems, shore-based and water-based rescue techniques, victim recovery, rescuer safety, communications, incident management, and emergency procedures.

Instruction is delivered by experienced emergency service professionals using practical exercises and realistic ice rescue scenarios that emphasize risk management, rescuer safety, teamwork, technical skill, and effective decision-making in challenging environments.

What You'll Learn

• Ice and cold-water rescue hazards

• Ice assessment and hazard identification

• Incident size-up and risk assessment

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use

• Cold-water and cold-weather exposure considerations

• Rescue equipment selection and inspection

• Ice rescue rope systems and rescue equipment

• Shore-based rescue techniques

• Non-entry rescue techniques

• Ice rescue entry and egress procedures

• Rescuer positioning and movement on ice

• In-water rescuer operations

• Victim contact, retrieval, and removal

• Rescue system setup and management

• Communications and personnel accountability

• Rescuer self-rescue and emergency procedures

• Management of changing ice and water conditions

• Scene safety and operational risk management

• Termination and post-incident procedures

Who Should Attend?Who Should Attend

This course is intended for emergency response personnel who may be required to perform technical rescue operations in ice-covered or cold-water environments.

• Firefighters and fire department members

• Technical rescue team members

• Emergency responders and first responders

• Search and rescue personnel

• Marine and water rescue personnel

• Emergency services personnel responsible for ice rescue operations

• Personnel seeking advanced ice rescue training

• Rescue personnel who are maintaining specialized technical rescue capabilities

Course Duration

Course duration varies based on the delivery format and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

Training may be delivered as:

• Modular weekend delivery available

• Customized delivery for fire departments

Contact Rescue Education to discuss scheduling options.

Prerequisites

Participants must:

• Complete a Liability Waivers

• Complete a Rescue Education Consulting and Training Registration Form

• Successful completion of Day 1 (Awareness) and Day 2 (Operations) training, or current NFPA 1006 Ice Water Rescue certification at the Awareness, Operations, or Technician level, or equivalent training.

• Possess a current 40-hour First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification

Certification Process

Participants who successfully complete the Ice Water Rescue Technician training program will have met or exceeded the training requirements to participate in the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification.

The certification process includes a proctored written examination and practical evaluation of applicable Job Performance Requirements (JPRs). Participants who successfully complete both evaluations will receive IFSAC certification in accordance with the applicable standard.