FSC 237: RESCUE TECHNICIAN: VEHICLE AND MACHINERY EXTRICATION

Class Program
Credits 3
Transfer Code Designation
C - Potential Area V transfer courses that are subject to approval by respective receiving institutions.
Firefighter I or documented proof of Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operational training, Introduction to Technical Rescue, completion of EMT Basic course. This course is designed to offer a combination of classroom and practical evolutions that allow the student to learn proper techniques to plan for a vehicle/machinery incident, establish fire protection, stabilize a vehicle or machine, isolate potential harmful energy sources, determine vehicle access and egress points, create access and egress openings for rescue, disentangle victims, remove a packaged victim to a designated safe area, and terminate a vehicle/machinery incident.
Prerequisites
Certified Volunteer Firefighter or Certified