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Proboard-Vehicle Rescue Awareness & Operations
October 12, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT
One event on October 11, 2021 at 6:30 pm
One event on October 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm
One event on October 15, 2021 at 6:30 pm
One event on October 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm
One event on October 17, 2021 at 6:30 pm
One event on October 19, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Course Fee: $75 (covered by subscription) Lab Fee: $75, not covered by subscription as this covers the cost of the Proboard exam (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 16)
Dates: October 10th: 0800-1700; Oct. 11th, 12th, & 15th: 1830-2230; Oct. 16th & 17th: 0800-1700; and Oct. 19th, 2021: 1830-2230
Instructor: Floyd Wise
Prerequisite: Haz-Mat Awareness and current CPR & first aid certification
This program is designed to enhance the student’s ability to perform critical skill sets to meet the intent of NFPA 1006 Veh. Rescue Awareness & Operations. This course will present vehicle extrication theories, techniques, & challenges that involve common passenger vehicles, to accurately & safely execute the skill sets required for professional certification of Vehicle Awareness & Operations. Topics include: rescue incident management, simple machinery types, extrication strategies & tactics for common passenger vehicles, resource management, stabilization systems, hazard identification & control, technical rescue equipment identification & application, extrication tools, methods, & selection criteria, basic patient care, packaging, & lifting & moving, basic extrication techniques, & applicable OSHA & NFPA laws & standards. This course is designed for the experienced rescuer with a strong working knowledge of technical rescue in accordance with NFPA 1006 Chap. 10 & 1670. The course is designed to prepare the rescuer for professional certification testing (written & practical skills) in accordance with NFPA 1006 Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations.
**ProBoard: Written test and Practical test date will be October 30th, 2021
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