ARE128 – 20.00 Hours
Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Emergency Services Training Institute at (866) 878-8900 or esti@teex.tamu.edu to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
This Vehicle Extrication course meets or exceeds the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standards for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualification, Vehicle Rescuer – Level 2. The course includes classroom lecture and hands on training of large heavy vehicles incidents. The course main focus is on lifting and stabilization of large vehicles.
Prerequisites
Vehicle Rescuer Level 1: NFPA 1006. Participants are required to present a copy of certificate for prerequisite class to the instructor on the first day of class. Participants that do not show proof of prerequisite may not be allowed to remain in the class.
Course Completion Requirements
PPE / SCBA must be NFPA-approved. See the Student Safety Manual
Use this link to review PPE requirements for level 5. No wildland gear will be allowed.
Attendance Requirements
This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements.
Topics
- Hazard Recognition & Prioritization
- Stabilization
- Heaving Rigging & Towing Equipment Hazards
- Safe Patient Removal Techniques
- Incident Command
Suggested Audience
Emergency Responders and Towing Operators
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
- Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP)
- State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
Contact Information
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 845-7641 | Toll-Free: (866) 878-8900
Email: esti@teex.tamu.edu