FIRET 160L - Tower Rescue Technician

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    Prerequisite
    FIRET 160I
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    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency responder to conduct tower rescue operations in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include tower construction; standards and regulations; incident size up and planning; victim management; rescue operation from ladders, elevated platforms, ground-based control systems, tower-based control systems, and multiple control systems; and incident termination. This course incorporates awareness, operations, and technician training based on NFPA 1006 (2021). (A)