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Course Name VEHICLE, AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY RESCUE TECHNICIAN
Course Code FR240
Course Length 40 Hours
Course Description This course is designed to give the student actual heavy rescue scenarios and strictly adheres to NFPA 1670 and 1006. This course is a continuation of Vehicle and Machinery Extrication-FR230. Topics include the use of specialized rescue tools (including heavy lift air bags, high and low pressure bags, and torches), estimate the weight of a vehicle and the features of different materials used in the construction
of vehicles and machinery, using a “lock out/tag out” system, effective techniques for dismantling machinery and how to safely disentangle victims of vehicle, agricultural equipment or machinery accidents.
Course                Pre-Requisites Vehicle and Machinery Extrication – FR230
Course Fees

Course Materials Each student must provide hard hat, gloves, eye protection and non-skid shoes with safety toe boxes. Pen, Pencil, Paper, Highlighter
Special Notice
This course requires a high degree of physical fitness and the ability to cope with physically and mentally demanding situations.
Available Dates Tennessee Fire & Codes Academy [Training Schedule]
 

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