| Thirteen members of the Hastings on Hudson Fire Department are now Certified Ice Rescue Technicians, after completing a course in Massachusetts on 2/7/15.
The members put on ice rescue suits and spent a day on a frozen pond, hoisting themselves in and out of the frigid water through a hole cut in the ice. They used ropes, ring buoys, slings, backboards and various sleds and boats to learn how to make rescues using any available equipment.
The bottom line: If authorities haven’t declared the ice safe—don’t go on it! Members learned in the class, conducted by Lifesaving Resources, that 85% of ice rescue incidents occur because people go out on the ice to rescue pets. If a loved one or the family dog falls through the ice—call 911. The Hastings Fire Department is prepared to help.
Visit Livesaving Resources for great information on training provided as well as information about aquatic safety.
https://lifesaving.com/
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