FIS 206Common Pass. Vehicle Rescue

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This course prepares students to perform stabilization, extrication and disentanglement from passenger vehicles and standard machinery. Students will become familiar with a variety of tools including heavy duty hydraulics and specialized pneumatic tools. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is qualified to challenge the State Fire Marshal's Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue written exam for certification. Objectives for this course were developed based on training objectives prescribed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), and the codes and standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Fee is required. (4 contact hours)