Ice Rescue Technician

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This course is currently wait-listed. Registration is not guaranteed.

Course Schedule

February 7, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - February 8, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
(Saturday & Sunday 8:00-5:00)

Location

Holderness Fire Department
Holderness, NH

Registration

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Course Description

Ice Rescue Technician is an intense sixteen-hour program featuring a combination of classroom and practical evolutions, held in the classroom as well as on ice and in the water. Course covers awareness, Operations, and Technician level skills to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to safely mitigate an ice rescue incident. Students will be challenged both mentally and physically to complete the objectives and scenarios. This course is designed to meet objectives of NFPA 106 and/or 1670, Chapter 9, to the Technician Level. The course covers topics such as rescuer and team safety, pre-planning, personal protective equipment, patient packaging and recovery, self-rescue, and operation specialized equipment.

While Firefighter II is not a prerequisite for enrollment, completion of this course will offer Firefighter III certification for those who are already certified in Firefighter II.

Days of the week and locations are subject to change based on availability and program needs.

Ice Rescue Technician is an intense sixteen-hour program featuring a combination of classroom and practical evolutions, held in the classroom as well as on ice and in the water. Course covers awareness, Operations, and Technician level skills to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to safely mitigate an ice rescue incident. Students will be challenged both mentally and physically to complete the objectives and scenarios. This course is designed to meet objectives of NFPA 106 and/or 1670, Chapter 9, to the Technician Level. The course covers topics such as rescuer and team safety, pre-planning, personal protective equipment, patient packaging and recovery, self-rescue, and operation specialized equipment.

While Firefighter II is not a prerequisite for enrollment, completion of this course will offer Firefighter III certification for those who are already certified in Firefighter II.

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Course Reference Number

CREF: 2326ICE11723

Cost

Affiliated: $100.00
Unaffiliated: $400.00

Maximum Class Size

16

Prerequisites

To ensure the safety and effectiveness of all participants, prerequisites must be met at the time of registration unless otherwise specified in the course description. These prerequisites are carefully chosen to match the skills, knowledge, and certifications necessary for successful participation in the course. If a valid certification is required (e.g., CPR certification), it must remain current throughout the course. Participants are responsible for renewing any mandatory certifications that may expire during the course period. Failure to meet the stated prerequisites may result in ineligibility to attend the course.

For questions or clarification about prerequisites or certifications, please contact the course coordinator prior to registering.

Prerequisites: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (ICS-200), Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100), Medical Release form

Registration

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Registration for this course is currently open.

At the time of registration, all prerequisites must be met to ensure eligibility for the course. Additionally, every applicant must have an account in the state’s student information system to receive credit for class attendance. Please visit RespondNH.org to access your account.

After submitting your application, you will be notified of your application status within two business days. Please note that courses listed as “Grant Funded” cover tuition only. Any courses eligible for overtime or backfill will be specifically noted to provide clarity on additional costs or requirements.

  • Registration Opened: November 6, 2025 @ 08:00
  • Registration Closes: January 30, 2026 @ 04:00

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Coordinator

Ted Tillson

Location

Holderness Fire Department

Address:

922 US-3
Holderness, NH United States