Dates and Times:
- Wed. 9/10 from 18:30-22:30
- Mon. 9/15 from 18:30-22:30
- Wed. 9/17 from 18:30-22:30
- Mon. 9/22 from 18:30-22:30
Location: Raccoon Fire Dept. (4061 Patterson Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001)
Instructor: Bill Hartman
Prerequisites: Age 16 and up, NIMS 100 & 700, Hazmat Awareness, 4 hours of TIMs (Traffic Incident Management)
For TIMs - there will be an in-person class offered prior to the start of the series, or you can complete an online class at the following link https://www.train.org/pa/course/1082546/compilation
Description: The course goal is to provide the student with the knowledge, skill, and values necessary to respond to a common passenger vehicle crash/rescue incident and function as a technical rescuer at the awareness level in accordance with NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications. This 16-hour course will provide basic awareness-level knowledge and skills as they pertain to vehicle rescue incidents. Topics include Commonwealth and nationally recognized professional standards, qualifications, and Job Performance Requirements (JPR) for technical rescuers as they pertain to common passenger vehicles. A functional understanding of accident scene size-up, incident command, and resource management will enable the student to operate safely at a vehicle crash/rescue scene. Hazard identification and risk assessment skills to enable the student to support an Incident Action Plan (IAP) and effect mitigation procedures towards a successful vehicle rescue operation. Finally, the student will develop a familiarity with the inspection, application and operation of common passenger vehicle rescue tools and equipment.
Cost per person not part of BCFFA - $25.00
