Preparation & Training of Public Safety and Rescue Personnel

This fast-paced 2 – 3 hour presentation is specifically designed for preparation and training of all Public Safety and Rescue Personnel (i.e. Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, EMS, Search & Rescue, etc.). This program is ideal for inclusion in State, Regional or National Fire, Rescue, Law Enforcement and/or EMS Conferences.

This session focuses on the Prevention, Recognition and Management of drowning and aquatic injuries, as well as the preparation and training of Public Safety and Rescue Personnel to respond to and operate appropriately at water and ice rescue incidents. This program is conducted in a classroom setting and is presented using computer-generated slides and dramatic videotape footage. Subjects include:

Standard of Care Principles for the Prevention, Recognition and Management of drowning and aquatic injuries;
Drowning Prevention Strategies;
Physiology of Drowning;
Cold Water Hazards;
Cold Water Rescue and Survival;
Threat Analysis and Risk Management Principles;
The Rescue Process and Incident Command;
Rescue from Submerged Vehicles;
Water and Ice Rescue and Survival Equipment