Ice Water Rescue Technician - MERIT Center

🧊 Ice Water Rescue Technician Course – Marshall, MN
📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 📍 MERIT Center | ⏰ 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

❄️ Ready to Perform Life-Saving Ice Water Rescues?

Join us for a one-day, hands-on certification course designed to prepare you for surface rescues on cold water and ice—while keeping rescuer safety front and center.

Taught by certified instructors and built for fire, EMS, and law enforcement professionals, this course blends 3 hours of classroom instruction with 15 practical rescue scenarios.

✅ MBFTE Reimbursable for Minnesota Departments!

🚨 What You’ll Learn

• Ice Safety Principles
• The Rescue Process
• Cold Water Rescue & Survival
• Hypothermia Management
• Incident Command
• Specialized Equipment Use

🗓 Course Details

📅 Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
📍 Location: MERIT Center – Marshall, MN
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Sign-in at 8:30 AM)

🛟 What to Expect

• 3 hours of instructor-led classroom training
• 15 practical rescue evolutions with full role rotation: Primary Rescuer, Secondary Rescuer, and Victim
• Certification requires classroom, practical, and written exam participation

🔧 What You Need

• Approved cold water/ice rescue suit (e.g., Mustang Ice Commander or Stearns Driflex)
• Rental suits available upon request
• Comfort in deep water is required

🎓 Course Completion Includes:

✅ Certificate of Completion
✅ Ice Rescue Technician Insignia
✅ Practical confidence to perform real-life rescues

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