Chanhassen Fire Department Performs Water Rescue Training at Decommissioned Pool
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Ice rescue skills training
Cold weather emergency procedures
Demolition preparation of Country Inn & Suites
Areas of Interest (2)
- Chanhassen Fire Department utilizes soon-to-be-demolished hotel for specialized rescue training.
- Innovative use of community property for low-cost emergency service preparedness.
Notable Quotes (1)
This still provides realistic training opportunities such as putting on the suits, operating in them, using the ropes, using various tools techniques and tasks to rescue a victim from the water.
Ice rescue skills trainingDescribing the mechanics of the ice rescue training.
People (2)
Andrew HagerFire ChiefRepresenting Chanhassen Fire Department, overseeing training exercises at a hotel slated for demolition.
1 quote
Representing Chanhassen Fire Department, overseeing training exercises at a hotel slated for demolition.
“This still provides realistic training opportunities such as putting on the suits, operating in them, using the ropes.”
Explaining the value of using the hotel pool for ice rescue simulations.
MattFirefighter/TraineeActing as the victim in the pool training exercise.
Acting as the victim in the pool training exercise.
Places Mentioned
Country Inn & Suites, Chanhassen
Events & Meetings (1)
- Training exercise held prior to hotel demolition in Chanhassen