December Educational Webinar: Ice Rescue Operations for the EMS Responder
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Each month, WEMSA members will be able to access a free online webinar exclusive to members only! Accredited for 1 CEU, each month will feature a different topic that is relevant to a variety of EMS levels. This month's webinar will take place on December 16th from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. You must register for the course using your member profile to ensure you have access to the Zoom link.
December's topic is Ice Rescue Operations for the EMS Responder through with John Kiser.
Course Description: Emergency Medical Services are often the first to arrive at the scene of an ice rescue, knowing what should and should not be done by initial responders can be the difference between rescue and recovery. Identify the hazards associated with ice, equipment options, scene management, and the operational risk benefit analysis are key concepts that will be identified in this session to help train and draft policy for this low frequency/high risk event. While there are protocols for managing the victims, this program will also discuss patient care of the rescuer(s) who deploy into icy waters.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and describe types and formations of ice. (NFPA 1006: 20.2.2)
- Identify and describe victim considerations common to ice rescue. (NFPA 1006: 20.2.2, 20.2.4, 20.2.5)
- Identify and describe tools and equipment used in ice rescue. (NFPA 1006: 20.2.1, 20.2.4, 20.2.5)
- Describe how to self-rescue at an ice incident. (NFPA 1006: 20.2.3)
- Describe basic care of the hypothermic victim. (NFPA 1006: 20.2.2, 20.2.4, 20.2.5)
Target Audience: All First Responders
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Course Speaker: John Kiser has served more than thirty years in public safety, specializing in water rescue and recovery. John is the program coordinator for water rescue at the regional fire academy in suburban Chicago. Internationally credentialed by the Emergency Response Diving Institute (ERDI) and locally by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) he regularly leads programs in ice, subsurface, watercraft, and swift water rescue. John is a Certified Chief Officer, Certified Emergency Manager, and a licensed paramedic.