MICHIGAN RESCUE CONCEPTS (MRC) offers the finest open water and ice rescue courses in North America! We don’t waste your time with statistics and theory; our courses provide crucial information and Hands -On-Training to prepare your personnel for real life scenarios. We place a strong emphasis on RESCUER SAFETY.

All MRC Training Courses are NFPA 1670 compliant for water rescue standards. Classes are one or two days and include classroom and practical portions. Personnel are certified after successful completion of course and final exam. Our classes are created and priced to ensure the most effective training possible for your carefully budgeted dollar. PLEASE CONTACT US SO THAT WE CAN CUSTOMIZE ONE OR MORE OF OUR COURSES TO BETTER SUIT THE NEEDS OF YOUR JURISDICTION! (877) 469-1033

Please keep in mind that our seminars can provide continuing education credits for EMS Personnel. (We appreciate if you allow 60 days advance notice, if this is desired, so that we can coordinate the necessarySAFE RESCUE IS NO ACCIDENT!!

CURRENT TRAINING COURSES…

1) ICE RESCUE I – Technician Level Course Length – 1 day Description – MRC is proud to say that this class is the finest ice rescue class available in North America. We have trained and certified hundreds of firefighters and public safety agencies since our inception. To prepare your personnel for real life scenarios, it is pertinent that this class take place at your location. Trainees will become knowledgeable about ice hazards, the characteristics of ice as well as the associated strength guidelines. The student will understand the 3 NFPA training compliance guidelines and know the limitations of each. Incident Command System knowledge will be covered. Hypothermia care, Patient handling, Throw Bag Techniques, Self Rescue Skills and proper use of Specialized Ice Rescue Equipment are all critical components of this training, as well.

2) ICE RESCUE II Length – 1 day (Can be done on a 2nd day or in the evening 3-11 following Ice Rescue I) Description – This course is intended to further develop skills covered in the Level I class. Sub-Surface Recovery, Multiple Victim Rescue, Scene Assessment and Application Skills for Multiple Scenarios are covered in great detail. Each student is faced with potential rescue situations including “live victims” and allowed to handle the scene. These Test Scenarios are timed and critiqued as part of the skill-testing required to receive certification.

3) BASIC WATER RESCUE Length – 1 day Description – This course can be conducted on a lake or a major river, depending on your needs. After successful completion of this seminar, your personnel will be able to demonstrate basic water rescue safety knowledge. Your team will be trained to properly maneuver a rescue boat to aide in victim retrieval. The student will also obtain a working knowledge of boats, motors, and critical boating safety skills. Often taught in conjunction with Basic River Rescue for a two day class.

{mosimage}4) BASIC RIVER RESCUE Length – 1 day (This is often done on day 2 after completion of the Basic Water Rescue Class) Description – This class should be conducted on a river within your jurisdiction to facilitate more realistic rescue scenarios. Both shore and boat assisted rescues will be demonstrated. Throw bag accuracy will be stressed. Department members will learn how to effectively use tag lines in a variety of configurations to ensure your team is ready for a safe boat assisted rescue. He/she will be able to read a river/flood water situation and be able to utilize proper technique when called on to throw rescue rope bags in lakes, rivers and swiftwater situations. Self rescue skills will be covered thoroughly. In addition, the student will be able to demonstrate rope rigging techniques including anchor/stabilization, snag lines and boat tethered rescue lines.

5) PWC RESCUE Length - 1 day Description – This course focuses on maneuvering Personal Water Craft for rescue and using special rescue sleds for victim retrieval. The course will also cover: Up-righting overturned boats, Flood scenarios, Swiftwater Hydraulic issues, High Surf Complications, Victim Management and Maneuvering, Hypothermia, Trauma and Equipment Requirements. Call today for information about hosting a class at your department or joining a presently scheduled class. (877) 469-1033 Check out following website for info on Law Loan Program for PWC’shttp://www.pwia.org/relations/lawenforcement/loan_program.aspx

MRC TRAINING AND TRADE SHOW SCHEDULE:

Saturday, January 14,  2012 Waterton Fire Department, “Ice Rescue I” Fostoria, MI

Saturday, January 21, 2012 Suttons Bay-Bingham Fire Department, “Ice RescueI” Suttons Bay, MI

Sunday, January 22, 2012 Suttons Bay-Bingham Fire Department, “Ice Rescue II” Suttons Bay, MI

Saturday January 28, 2012 Bertrand Twp. Fire Department, “Ice Rescue I” Buchanan, MI

Saturday, February 18, 2012 Lake Twp. Fire Department, “Ice Rescue I” Bridgman, MI

 Saturday, February 25, 2012 SouthRockford/Berlin “Ice Rescue II” Newport, MI

Sunday, February 26, 2012 Tekonsha Fire Department, “Ice Rescue I” Tekonsha, MI

REMEMBER – A SAFE RESCUE IS NO ACCIDENT!!