Ice
Many areas of the country must plan and respond to ice-related emergencies. Critical skills for the rescue technician include:
- Knowing how ice forms
- Learning the factors that influence its strength and thickness
- Being able to identify different types of ice
- Knowing how to perform an ice rescue
The strength and thickness of ice vary on a body of water and are influenced by many factors. Be aware that ice seldom freezes and thaws at a uniform rate.