Course Description
This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency
responder to extricate victim(s) from machinery in a safe and effective
manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include sizing
up an incident; establishing safety zones; mitigating hazards; stabilizing and
creating access and egress openings for rescue; disentangling and removing
victims; and terminating an incident. This course incorporates awareness,
operations, and technician training based on NFPA 1006 (2021).
Prerequisites:
1. Vehicle Extrication or Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue (SFT)
2. Confined Space Rescue Awareness (CSTI, IAFF, or SFT)