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ExtricationFest!
Raising the standards for rescue training
 
Texas Fire Museum
Dallas, Texas                 Sept. 24-25, 2010
 

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We have 7 openings for the Sept. class register now!

 

Operations Level (Intermediate) 12 hrs

 

This class is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the requirements specified in chapter 2 of NFPA 472 standard (6-2.1) Response to Hazardous Materials.

NFPA 1670 chapter 6, Operations level technical rescue functions, 

NFPA 1006 (6-1.1-6-1.8). Operations level functions.

 

The NFPA establishes an Awareness, Operations and Technician level for vehicle and machinery rescue much like the field of hazardous material emergency response.  Each level has its own capabilities as well as limitations.

 

 Operations level includes the capability of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to safely and effectively support, and participate in, a technical rescue incident. Operations are carried out under the supervision of Technician-level personnel.

 

Class Overview:

Upon completion of this course, attendees should have a working knowledge of:

  • Scene safety, and safety zones,
  • An awareness of scene management procedures
  • Vehicle stabilization, (both single and multiple car)
  • Determining access and egress points for the safe removal of victims and crew.
  • Basic and intermediate level extrication techniques
  • Isolation of potentially harmful sources (airbag systems, fuel systems, hybrid cars, compressed gas inflators, struts, etc.)
  • Recognizing  potential for fire, and establishing fire protection.
  • Basic patient care and packaging.

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This class is open to a maximum of 40 students.              Tuition: $125.00

 

Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of hydraulic tools, stabilization, and basic extrication techniques. (minimum of 12 hrs) 

 

Students must furnish their own personal protective gear. This includes: Bunker gear or extrication gear (NO Wildland gear), ANSI approved head protection (i.e. fire helmet, hardhat), Face shield/goggles or ANSI approved safety glasses, Fire gloves or approved rescue gloves, Boots with toe protection (i.e. steel toed).

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Student Registration

Student Registration will begin Friday Sept. 24th at 4:00 pm.

At the TEEX registration booth located at the main entrance.

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Classes Schedule

Notice: In an effort to increase hands-on training time, all class room sessions will be held:

 

Friday evening from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm  

 

Students must attend class room sessions to participate in the hands-on classes.

 

Hands on classes will be:

 

Saturday 8:00 – 5:00 pm   

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