Vista Fire Department

FF Sean Kelly and Capt. Mike Peck review Cold/Ice Water Rescue

Probationary FF Adam Ferman puts on the water rescue suit

Probationary FF Adam Ferman in the water rescue suit as FF Sean Kelly explains how to rescue a patient during a cold/ice water rescue call

FF Sean Kelly explains how to throw the rescue rope bag during the cold/ice water rescue drill

Vista Firefighters & EMT's practice throwing the rescue rope bag during the cold/ice water rescue drill

FF Ron Egloff goes over rescue tactics during the cold/ice water rescue drill


By Vista Fire Department
February 28, 2017

This Monday night our Firefighters & EMT's reviewed how to properly rescue a patient during a "cold/ice water rescue" call. Led by Capt. Mike Peck and FF Sean Kelly, our members reviewed how to properly put on the water rescue suits, how to properly rig a patient with their rescue equipment and they practiced how to throw the rescue rope bag. This type of training has now prepared our Firefighters & EMT's on how to properly respond and perform during a cold/ice water rescue incident. The Vista Fire Department holds drill every Monday and if you are interested in becoming a member at the Vista Volunteer Fire Department, please click the "Become a Member" tab at VistaFD.org!