Details
Being prepared makes the difference.
2 ½ km snowshoe walk thru scenic shield country that follows a meandering river into an area with waterfalls and a cabin with wood stove.
Practice in a safe environment with professionals
Intended audience:
Search and Rescue teams, general public, outdoor enthusiasts, Snowmobilers, ATV
riders, Hunters, Sport and Commercial fisherman, Hikers, Backcountry/Remote workers,
Ice road travellers/workers .
Main teaching points include (but not limited to):
Precautions
Initial response
Equipment
After action
Self rescue
Assisted rescue
Up to three water immersions
Duration: 8 hours
Cost: $200.00 (plus applicable taxes)
Group rates available
Registar: [email protected]
Outline
All training is done in a controlled environment.
ICSOS Inc. supplies a minimum of 3 experienced staff for cold water immersion practicum.
All participants are accompanied by a safety swimmer
Introduction/video and Safety Briefing
Performance Objective: To bring about awareness in ice safety.
Teaching Points: Cold water boot camp video, Open discussion, Survival pattern, Prevention techniques ,Safety precautions
Make our way to the designated cold-water immersion sight – including warming hut with safety staff on hand in case of emergencies.
Demonstraction of cold water immersion.
Performance Objective:To demonstrate methods of self- recovery and assisted recovery Teaching Points: Self-rescue, self-rescue with ice picks, assisted rescue (with throw rope)
Cold water immersion
Performance Objectives:To instill practical understanding of physiological and physiological reactions to cold water immersion.
Teaching Points (TP):
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Self-rescue
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Self-rescue using ice picks
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Assisted rescue (throw
rope)
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Proper use of rescue
devices and tools.
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Effective time management
techniques
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Leadership skills and team
building
Warm up & final debrifing
Through education and training, we seek to prevent undue suffering and loss of life when faced with unforeseen wilderness accidents and to reduce the burden on our Search and Rescue resources.
Courses and Services:The main focus of ICSOS is to provide affordable, current, relevant, and standardized survival training. Our survival training is based on current Canadian Air force doctrine. We teach passive survival techniques that will provide you with the most benefits for the least amount of calories burned.
Our survival training is a graduated process in that, you must progress through the different levels in order to become proficient in the wilderness. Although our main focus is wilderness survival, we also offer consulting, back country guiding, guest speakers and mobile teaching teams.
Corporate: Courses can be modified to meet your specific training needs and schedule.
Safety is our number one concern. First aid training is always recommended with the exception of Advanced Wilderness survival, where it is a prerequsite. Through education, progressive training, frequent weather checks, safety briefings, standard operating procedures and emergency plans, we will help keep you as safe as possible while you learn. ...
