FAC 031 - Fire Specialist Academy, Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician

    Recent Professors
    Timothy J. Butler, William T. Wick
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    0.5
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 (FEMA Online) and Public Safety First Aid and CPR (CA Health and Safety Code 1979.182) and Full structural personal protective equipment (including eye and hand protection)
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FAC 031
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency responder to extricate victim(s) from a common passenger vehicle in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include sizing up an incident; creating an incident action plan; establishing safety zones; mitigating hazards; stabilizing and creating access and egress openings for rescue from a vehicle resting on its wheels, side, and roof or in a multi-hazard configuration or environment; disentangling and removing victims; and terminating an incident. This course incorporates awareness, operations, and technician training based on NFPA 1006 (2021).
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 9:30am–5:00pm, Mon Wed Fri 8:35am–9:30am, Tue Thu Sat 7:00am–9:30am