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    WLD 141C - Rescue: Ice

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    Description
    This course is an intensive field training to prepare students to be proficient in ice rescue. Students will explore the rescue hierarchy of reach, throw, row, go. Course topics include hydrology, scene assessment, entrapments, anchors, throw bags, and mechanical advantage, hypothermia, and cold-water immersion injuries. This course is compliant with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Chapter 19 Ice Rescue.