The extreme dangers of ice water rescue training
Earlier this week, 30-year-old Adam Brunt was killed during an ice water rescue training course in Hanover, Ont., in a tragic incident that has raised questions about the safety and dangers of programs that put students' lives at risk.
Ice water rescue is among the riskiest tasks emergency crews endure, experts say
Earlier this week, 30-year-old Adam Brunt was killed during an ice water rescue training course in Hanover, Ont., in a tragic incident that has raised questions about the safety and dangers of programs that put students' lives at risk.
The course was administered by Newmarket-based Herschel Rescue, a company which had a firefighter die during a similar scenario near Sarnia in 2010.
As the CBC's Natalie Kalata found out, ice water rescue is among the most dangerous activities first responders are trained in, and the companies that offer the training courses must go to great lengths to ensure the safety of students.
You can watch Natalie's full report above.