FT 180 - Rescue Practices

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course focuses on the identification and management of rescue situations, such as proper utilization and awareness of equipment, tools, and techniques to handle various rescue situations. Topics include vehicle extrication, water rescue, vertical rescue, building collapse, radiation hazards, hazardous materials rescue, fire situations including rapid intervention awareness, and other emergency situations. A strong emphasis will be placed on practicum of rescuer efficiency to include pass/or fail evaluations of delivered material and each candidate is subject to meeting the criteria for successful certification set forth by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). A field trip may also be required at the discretion of the instructor.