Ice Water Rescue Technician -Chisholm, MN

🧊 Ice Water Rescue Technician Course – Longyear Lake, Chisholm, MN

📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 📍 Longyear Lake – Chisholm, MN | ⏰ 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

❄️ Ready to Perform Life-Saving Ice Water Rescues?
Join us for a one-day, hands-on certification course built to prepare you for surface rescues on ice and cold water—while keeping rescuer safety front and center.
Taught by certified instructors and designed for fire, EMS, and law enforcement personnel, this course combines engaging classroom learning with realistic, scenario-based training held directly on Longyear Lake.

✅ MBFTE Reimbursable for Minnesota Fire Departments!

🚨 What You’ll Learn

• Ice Safety & Scene Assessment
• The Rescue Process
• Cold Water Survival & Hypothermia Management
• Incident Command & Tactical Coordination
• Specialized Equipment Use

🗓 Course Details
📅 Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
📍 Location: Longyear Lake – Chisholm, MN
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Sign-in begins at 7:45 AM)

🛟 What to Expect

• 3 hours of instructor-led classroom instruction
• 15 hands-on rescue evolutions with full role rotation: Primary Rescuer, Secondary Rescuer, and Victim
• Certification requires completion of classroom, practical, and written components

🔧 What You’ll Need

• Approved cold water/ice rescue suit (e.g., Mustang Ice Commander or Stearns Driflex)
• Rental suits available upon request
• Must be comfortable operating in deep, cold water environments

🎓 Course Completion Includes:
✅ Certificate of Completion
✅ Ice Rescue Technician Insignia
✅ Confidence and real-world rescue capability

For questions, contact:
Brandon Porter
📞 715-563-8567
✉️ bporter@northstartraining.co