- 1 - DIMERSAR TECHNICAL RESCUE Ice Rescue Technician Level I & II This document references the standards in the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 1006 Rope Rescue Standards 2013 Edition. The Training course is also aided with other supporting materials, presentations such as: The DIMERSAR Tech Rescue Intro Manual 2013 Written By Gary Foo Taught by Paul Sevcik Based on information provided by the National Fire Protection Association and others. Reference Source: 2013 NFPA 1006, Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications 1
- 2 - CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Ice Rescue Level II Requirements In order to certify in ICE RESCUE II (NFPA 1006, Chapter 14, 2013 Edition) program, a rescuer needs to fulfill the following requirements: 1. Complete fire department (AHJ) entrance requirements. 2. Maintain records of training. 3. Train on the required written and practical objectives. 4. Meet any other training requirements/prerequisites as defined by DIMERSAR 5. Pass both written and practical skills examinations administered by the DIMERSAR Testers. PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed in NFPA 1001, Chapter 4 are: 1. Meet the minimum educational requirements established by the DIMERSAR or the AHJ. 2. Meet the medical requirements of NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments. 3. Physical fitness requirements for entry-level personnel shall be developed and validated by the DIMERSAR or the AHJ. Physical fitness requirements shall be in compliance with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity regulations and other legal requirements. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE REQUIREMENTS The following additional training requirements should be met before certification the Rescue Level II will be issued by DIMERSAR Emergency Medical Care Candidates for certification at the ICE RESCUE - Level II need to have a current CPR certification and have received medical training preferably at HCP level. Medical training should include infection control, bleeding control and shock management. If this is not the case DIMERSAR can provide this level certification in another session DEPARTMENT / ORGANISATION TRAINING Technical Ice Rescue Level II requires a high level of skill and knowledge. The training given to and received by RESCUER candidates should be of the highest quality and degree. All training received is compliant to meet the requirements of NFPA 1006, Chapter 14, 2014 Edition and the skills as approved by the DIMERSAR All training received needs to be documented and recorded on the training record. All testing for will be conducted following the policies and procedures of the DIMERSAR 2
- 3 - WRITTEN OBJECTIVES This course refers to technical Ice rescue and requires some rope and water rescue NFPA standard. The written objectives for Tech Rope Rescue Level II (Chapter 6) are covered in the following textbooks: 1. NFPA 1006, Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Chapter 6 2. NFPA Standard 1983 Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2006 Edition 3. Mosby, High Angle Rescue Techniques, Third Edition 4. Delmar, Engineering Practical Rope Rescue Systems, Michael Brown 5. CMC, Rope Rescue Manual, 3 rd Edition 6. Delmar, Technical Rescuer Rope Levels I and II, Jeff Matthews 7. IFSTA, Fire Service Search and Rescue, 7 th Edition 8. Jones and Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, 2 nd Edition 9. Brady, Prehospital Emergency Care, 6 th Edition Manipulative Objectives Each candidate must be trained and evaluated in the performance of all manipulative skills as outlined by the DIMERSAR in the Ice Rescue Level II objectives. Each of the manipulative skills shall be completed safely and with competence as defined below: Safely Each manipulative skill objective must be completed safely. Actions that could injure an individual or damage equipment are unacceptable. Equipment should be checked prior to skill testing or training to see that it is safe and functional. Competence Each manipulative skill objective is performed in accordance with the DIMERSAR Standard. This includes performing the proper steps in sequence. Competence will be measured in accordance with the DIMERSAR manipulative skill objectives. Department Training Records When booked by a Department or Service - each candidate should have a training record on file with the department which indicates whether he/she has trained on all manipulative skill objectives. This record shall be signed off or initialed by a department training officer. Training records must indicate the date, instructor, and total number of hours trained for each manipulative skill objective. The training record check-off for Tech Rope Rescue Level II is provided in Appendix A of this document. CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS After completion of the training process the candidate may test for certification. The written examination is a 50-question written test worth 100 points covering the written objectives Chapter 4, 5, 6, 14, Level II of the NFPA 1006 standard. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the certification examination. Rescuers failing the first attempt of the written exam will be permitted to retest the next time test is administered. A candidate who passes the written test will also passes the practical training and the skills assessment portion which results in evaluation of the RK & RS (Required Knowledge and Required Skills) for the Rescue Discipline shall be deemed to have passed the course and attained certification. 3
MANIPULATIVE SKILLS EXAMINATION This is a two-step examination. The first step is a records check and / or informal course assessment and the second step is a manipulative skills examination. Certification testers by DIMERSAR conduct the examination. Training records may be checked. If records are inadequate, corrective action may need to be taken before proceeding to the next step. The records should meet minimum requirements and are checked for the following: 1. Candidate has completed all training requirements for Technical Rescuer Rope Rescue Level II (Chapter 6, 2013 Edition) from the NFPA 1006 standard. 2. The training officer has signed off each manipulative skill. 3. The total number of hours trained on each manipulative skill. The manipulative skills examination is graded on a 100% pass/fail basis. The test is graded in the following areas: Safely Each manipulative skill objective must be completed safely. Actions that could injure an individual or damage equipment are unacceptable. Equipment should be checked prior to skill testing or training to see that it is safe and functional. Competence Each manipulative skill objective is performed in accordance with the Fargo Standard. This includes performing the proper steps in sequence when required. Competence will be measured in accordance with the DIMERSAR manipulative skill objectives. Candidates are tested on three (3) manipulative skills. No prior notification of the skills being tested will be given. No training, teaching, or coaching is allowed during the actual test. This is a 100% pass/fail test. Candidates are allowed to fail a skill one time and have an opportunity to retest a second time to pass the skills test. If they fail a second time, this will be a failure for the entire skills testing portion of the examination. Candidates who fail the manipulative examination will be required to complete further training on those areas that they were not successful in the testing. They would be eligible to test the next time it is offered at no extra charge.candidates returning for testing will be tested on a new set of skills for the new testing period, that may or may not include the skill missed in the previous testing. Prerequisites for Tech Ice Rescue Level II (Chapter 14) Prior to certification at the level, Rescuers should have requisite Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat) First Responder- Awareness level and Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operations level. Rescuers should also be Tech Rescue Job Performance Requirements (JPR s)/rope Rescue Level I. 4
CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST TECH ROPE RESCUE LEVEL II ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Each candidate has met requirements listed in NFPA 1001, Chapter 4 or those established by the authority having jurisdiction. Each candidate has met the additional requirements of CPR and medical training. Each candidate provides an application/affidavit for testing signed by the candidate and Chief/Head of the Department verifying that all pre-requisites have been completed. Each candidate provides a record showing that they are certified through the DIMERSAR system that they are Certified as a Technical Rescuer in Job Performance Requirements/Rope Rescue Level I. (This is a single certification.) DEPARTMENT TRAINING RECORDS: Each participant should have a training record for review that shows: 1. A learning experience in each manipulative skill objective. 2. Dates of training. 3. Initials of instructors. 4. Total number of hours trained in each manipulative skill objective. ADDITIONAL TRAINING / PREREQUISITES: Each participant is certified at the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations level. Complete Introduction to ICS. CERTIFICATION: Certification Coordinator has reviewed records for completeness. 5
Chapter 14 Ice Rescue NFPA 1006, 14.1.1 Support Level II operations Level I Skill 1 st Att 2 nd Att 1. Don & Doff Ice Rescue clothing and PPE 2. Stabilize the incident from a safe distance 3. Evaluates surroundings for potential hazards / size- up 4. Identify and correct life-threatening hazards at your training level 5. Establish a staging area and assist the Rescue Technicians 6. Identify when the use of the RDC is necessary and when it is not 7. Inflate an RDC / Boat as well as clean and package after use 8. Provide communication and assistance to the incident PERFORMANCE RATING ON THIS SKILL PASS FAIL First Attempt Second Attempt Candidate Signature Tester Signature 1 st Attempt Tester Signature 2 nd Attempt Date 6
Chapter 14 Ice Rescue NFPA 1006, 14.1.2 Assess ice and water conditions Level I Skill 1 st Att 2 nd Att 1. Assess the type and nature of the ice and area 2. Make any integrity and flow calculations 3. Determination of Ice / Water flow 4. Decide best approach and any hazards / obstacles PERFORMANCE RATING ON THIS SKILL PASS FAIL First Attempt Second Attempt Candidate Signature Tester Signature 1 st Attempt Tester Signature 2 nd Attempt Date 7
Chapter 14 Ice Rescue NFPA 1006, 14.1.3 Perform a non-entry rescue Level I Instructions to Tester- Safety is Paramount! Brief the Rescue Candidates well and have a No-Duff caution Prevent or prohibit any unsafe acts. Remember that you are an evaluator, not an instructor. Only intervene if safety becomes an issue The following scenario example There will be three RESCUE TEAMS established of a MINIMUM 2 or more with these assignments 1) ICE RESCUE TECH Level I 2) ICE RESCUE TECH Level II 3) RIT / RIC (Back Up) Rescue Team #1 OPERATORS will attempt to rescue the victim through the use of the Talk, Reach or Throw methods of rescue. Rescuers shall attempt to reach the victim by using pike poles, inflated fire hose, ladders, life rings or rope. No in water contact will be made. All rescuers will don life jackets. Rescue Team #2 TECHNICIANS During Rescue Team #1 s attempts at rescue, Rescue Team #2 shall start to suit up in a dive or Gumby suit and prepare life-line hookup and prepare to enter the water if Team #1 fails to rescue the victim. The grab ring (if available) should also be prepared with another lifeline for entry with the rescuer. Depending on distance and available equipment the RDC / Inflatable may also be deployed. Team #3 Will also prepare the same as Team #2 and will serve as the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) backup team. Any remaining members should be used to secure the scene and for crowd control and support warm / cold zone needs and operations. Explained to Rescuer Candidate and they understand scenario 8
Instructions to Candidate 1. Establish your safe action plan and ensure appropriate selection of PPE* 2. Donning said Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and choose equipment needed 3. Communicate with the victim/s and provide some emotional stabilization, if possible 4. Candidate shall move to a position for rescue and conduct a non - entry rescue. 5. Ensure that risks to victims and rescuers are minimized 6. The victim is removed from the hazard, to a safe area 7. The victim can stabilized and transported to the local EMS provider. * PPE and Cordons The following applies to the cordons or zones with selection of PPE (personal protective equipment). i,e, What to wear in hot/warm/cold zones as established by Incident Command: The Hot zone This is any area in and/or over water; ALL PPE required including thermal, flotation (PFD or Ice Commander suit), helmet and gloves Warm zone This is any area that has potential for any rescuer to come into contact with water or over water; all PPE required Cold zone This is any area away from warm zone that carries no risk of entering or coming into contact with or over water Contact the tester at any time with any questions you may have. Pass/Fail Criteria: Evaluator Signature (retest): (Any "No" constitutes a failure of the station.) Evaluator Signature (initial): Evaluator Comments: DIMERSAR.com (Instructor Notes) 9
Chapter 11.2 Surface Water Rescue Level II NFPA 1006, 14.1.1 This is required for 2013 NFPA 1006 compliant ICE RESCUE NOTE: This is a review of the NFPA Water Rescue Requirements. Note that need to be aware of the difference between rescues on moving water vs static water. Historically, a lot of ice rescue training did not differentiate between ice rescues in static and those over moving water. An ice rescue in moving water is a very dangerous situation and requires a different approach and strategy than static water as well as additional training and equipment. Only qualified Technicians should attempt to affect a rescue in moving ice water and/or on a frozen river, which have the correct equipment, and number of rescuers plus upstream / downstream spotters and rescuers and a RIT Team. Skill 1 st Att 2 nd Att 11.2.2 Perform a swimming surface water rescue 11.2.2(A) RK: Hydrology and specific hazards 11.2.2(B) RS: ability to swim and float 11.2.3 Demonstrate defensive tactics 11.2.3(A) RK: Basic emergency procedures 11.2.3(B) RS: ability to effectively release oneself 11.2.4 Supervise, coordinate, and lead 11.2.4(A) RK: Supervisory practices 11.2.4(B) RS: ability to implement emergency procedures PERFORMANCE RATING ON THIS SKILL PASS FAIL Candidate Signature Tester Signature 1 st Attempt Tester Signature 2 nd Attempt Date First Attempt Second Attempt 10
Chapter 14 Ice Rescue Level II NFPA 1006, 14.2 Demonstrate techniques for movement on ice 14.2.1(A) RK: Hydrology and specific hazards anticipated 14.2.1(B) RS: ability to swim and float in different water conditions Consider 15 minute tread water without PFD 100 meter swim with PFD Skill 1 st Att 2 nd Att 1. Demonstrates ability to tread water with / without PFD 2. Demonstrates ability to swim a suitable course 3. Demonstrates HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Positon) 4. Is aware of cold water shock and conditions to prevent panic in water 5. Can navigate in waters with appropriate level of confidence 6. Can perform needed rescue movements to enter and exit ice water 7. Demonstrates use of rescue kit / various platforms as available / needed PERFORMANCE RATING ON THIS SKILL PASS FAIL First Attempt Second Attempt Candidate Signature Tester Signature 1 st Attempt Tester Signature 2 nd Attempt Date 11
Chapter 14 Ice Rescue NFPA 1006, 14.2.2 Perform an entry rescue Level II Instructions to Tester- Safety is Paramount! Brief the Rescue Candidates well and have a No-Duff caution Prevent or prohibit any unsafe acts. Remember that you are an evaluator, not an instructor. Only intervene if safety becomes an issue The following scenario example There will be three RESCUE TEAMS established of a MINIMUM 2 or more with these assignments 4) ICE RESCUE TECH Level I 5) ICE RESCUE TECH Level II 6) RIT / RIC (Back Up) Rescue Team #1 OPERATORS will attempt to rescue the victim through the use of the Talk, Reach or Throw methods of rescue. Rescuers shall attempt to reach the victim by using pike poles, inflated fire hose, ladders, life rings or rope. No in water contact will be made. All rescuers will don life jackets. Rescue Team #2 TECHNICIANS During Rescue Team #1 s attempts at rescue, Rescue Team #2 shall start to suit up in a dive or Gumby suit and prepare life-line hookup and prepare to enter the water if Team #1 fails to rescue the victim. The grab ring (if available) should also be prepared with another lifeline for entry with the rescuer. Depending on distance and available equipment the RDC / Inflatable may also be deployed. Team #3 Will also prepare the same as Team #2 and will serve as the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) backup team. Any remaining members should be used to secure the scene and for crowd control and support warm / cold zone needs and operations. Explained to Rescuer Candidate and they understand scenario 12
Instructions to Candidate 1. Establish your safe action plan and ensure appropriate selection of PPE 2. Donning said Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and choose equipment needed 3. Communicate with the victim/s and provide some emotional stabilization, if possible 4. Candidate shall move to a position for rescue and conduct an entry rescue. 5. Ensure that risks to victims and rescuers are minimized 6. VICTIM ASSESSMENT: Assessing the Victim Once the rescuer(s) have reached the victim, they should do an immediate assessment of the victim and determine the exact method of entrapment. If the victim is conscious, the rescuer should determine if the victim could assist in his/her own rescue. If the victim is unconscious, the rescue must be quick. If the victim can assist in his/her own rescue, the rescuers should proceed with the rescue action plan. The victim should be brought to shore as soon as possible. As soon as the victim is brought to safety, the patient should be covered with warm, dry blankets and immediately treated for shock, hypothermia and exhaustion. Demonstrated they can use their knowledge and skills and select suitable equipment and function as a competent team member in an Ice rescue situation. Contact the tester at any time with any questions you may have. Pass/Fail Criteria: (Any "No" constitutes a failure of the station.) Evaluator Signature (retest): Evaluator Signature (initial): Evaluator Comments: DIMERSAR.com (Instructor Notes) 13
Chapter 14 Ice Rescue Level II NFPA 1006, 14 Demonstrate techniques for movement on ice Summary completion of Ice Rescue Required Skills including Skill 1 st Att 2 nd Att 1. Demonstrates ability to self-rescue 2. Can use a reach pole 3. Can use a throw bag 4. Can perform a short board rescue 5. Can perform a floating basket rescue 6. Can perform a rescue using an RDC / Inflatable 7. Possesses skill and ability to complete a basic surface search 8. Can establish the point last seen (PLS) and mark it 9. Can perform a search and subsequent ice rescue with tools / kit in a team PERFORMANCE RATING ON THIS SKILL PASS FAIL First Attempt Second Attempt Candidate Signature Tester Signature 1 st Attempt Tester Signature 2 nd Attempt Date 14