Ice Rescue: the Leapfrogging Solution

摘要

WITH ICE RESCUE SEASON RIGHT around the corner, it's time to break out the ice rescue equipment for surface and subsurface operations to make sure it made it through the summer months, that the mice haven't eaten holes in our suits, that the ropes/ lines aren't frayed, and that all the equipment is still ready to go. We must also ensure that we are still proficient in using these tools. Departments that want to be ready to conduct surface and subsurface ice rescue/recovery operations must set up a training schedule so the members of the ice rescue team can reacquaint themselves with the proper use of the equipment and all the proper safety procedures required for ice operations. As November passes, so does the time window for preparation, training, and the budget to replace any ice rescue equipment as needed.