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Originally Posted by Shreddy
I get that and I appreciate that. My point previously was that rescue for legal or illegal actions is the job of first-responders. I have nothing against them and appreciate what they do, but that's their job. I would not recommend signing up for a job that one is not willing to complete.
FWIW - I believe certain first-responders in our area are actually trained (potentially annually) in the area of ice rescue.
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Sure, it's their job and they're trained. But that doesn't mean it's right to "ask" them to be there to back you up for completely unnecessary, illegal, idiotic stunts. They've got plenty of work and personal risk on their shoulders just backing up people who are reasonable in their use of the outdoors. To "appreciate what they do", as you say, we should respect their time, safety, etc.