HOW TO “READ” THE ICE

• Discuss factors in ice development throughout the season and dangers that can arise
• Discuss and identify different ice conditions based off photos of ice color
• Discuss how to spot potential danger areas based off the ice color

SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO CARRY

• Discuss and show tools used to check ice conditions
• Show items needed for self rescue or to assist someone who needs rescue

ICE RESCUE

• Show ice emergency video and show how to perform self rescue
• Discuss cold water shock effect
• Discuss ways to rescue yourself
• Discuss ways in helping assist someone else needing rescue

MEDICAL TREATMENT

• Discuss stages of hypothermia
• Discuss hypothermia treatment
• Discuss treatment of traumatic injuries that may have occurred from falling through the ice or that may have occurred during the rescue

Adam Walton is the owner of Pike Pole Fishing Guide Service, which is located in Southern Wisconsin. As a USCG charter Captain, he enjoys taking clients out on a variety of Wisconsin waters, including the Lake Koshkonong system, the Madison Chain of Lakes, Green Bay, and the Lake
Winnebago system. Adam specializes in year round multi-species fishing, but chasing walleye and pike are his favorite. Along with being a fishing guide, Adam is also a firefighter and certified paramedic. Helping other land fishing and teaching the importance of outdoor safety are two things he enjoys the most.