Dates: Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1, 2025
Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm EDT (8 Hours Daily)
Host: Pine Ridge Fire Department
Location: Berkley County Fire Training Center, 474 Reid Hill Rd. Moncks Corner, SC, 29461
Instructors: Spec Rescue International
Details: You're invited to join us at Paratech University!
Paratech University is a 2-day hands-on event taught by Paratech certified instructors. At Paratech University you will enhance your department’s capabilities with Paratech equipment through discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on techniques for real world applications. We will begin with a brief overview and lecture in the classroom, followed by rotations of the Hands-on Learning Stations. Beginning day one and continuing through day two, each squad will rotate through the learning stations. Paratech University will end with all stations integrated into an ultimate final exercise technical rescue challenge where you will put together all the skills you learned!
Hands-on Learning Stations:
- Vehicle Stabilization Station: using Rescue Struts with car on roof and another station with a car on its side
- Heavy Vehicle Lifting & Stabilization Station: using Rescue Struts & Hydraulic Struts
- Building Shoring Station: using Rakers, Flying Rakers and Woodless Raker Systems
- Rigging Station: using Monopod and Bipod
- Air Bag Heavy Lifting Station: using Maxiforce® and Multiforce Air Lifting Bags
- Final Exercise: Putting it all together using skills learned to move heavy objects
Paratech University students will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Spec Rescue International.
Airport: If you are flying in, we suggest using Charleston International Airport, 5500 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418 (44 minute drive from airport to Paratech University)
Hotels: We suggest staying in any hotel in Summerville, SC.
Frequently asked questions can be found at the following link: https://paratech.com/paratech-university/.
Registration is now open.
This event has limited space available. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Maximum 4 attendees per company.
Register ASAP to secure your spot in the class!
