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Proboard-Vehicle Rescue Awareness & Operations
March 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
One event on March 17, 2019 at 8:00 am
One event on March 23, 2019 at 8:00 am
One event on March 24, 2019 at 8:00 am
One event on April 7, 2019 at 8:00 am
One event on April 13, 2019 at 8:00 am
Class Fee: $75, not covered by subscription as this covers the cost of the Proboard exam (48 Hrs, Min. Age: 16)
Dates: March 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, & April 7th, and 13th; 0800-1700
Instructor: Dana Baker
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: Apr. 13th – Practical test & Apr. 14th – Written Test**
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