Active Fire Protection (AFP) - Expert Commentary

  Fire departments must be well-prepared for the dangers of water and ice The fire and rescue service practice of identifying target hazards and developing plans for potential incidents should include the dangers of water and ice, says Gerald M. Dworkin, Technical Consultant at Lifesaving Resources Inc. In this article, he discusses the best practice for the creation and training of ice rescue teams. On March 14, 2000, Ralph Johnson, a 72-year-old male and avid fisherm...