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CRASH
VICTIM EXTRICATION
The Crash Victim
Extrication course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to
develop skills and increase his/her proficiency in the safe operation of the
various types of vehicular extrication tools and equipment provided by the
course host department or agency. This course utilizes classroom lectures,
discussions, video presentations and hands-on practical exercises to
illustrate and reinforce the principles, the functions, the limitations and
techniques of vehicular extrication. Students will be required to bring
protective equipment which includes turnout coat, pants, boots, gloves, and
helmet with face shield or eye protection.
Specific topics addressed in this course are:
This course is recommended
for all emergency response personnel.
Necessary forms used by departments in order to request and schedule
courses for their areas. These forms are not for the field student.
Course Hours: 12
Prerequisite: None
Reference Text Required: IFSTA’s Essentials of
Firefighting, available from the
Shelton State Bookstore at
1-800-538-0762.
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