2024 Version NFPA 1006 Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician 24 (PVRT-24) for Smock VFD

2024 Version This course will provide an technician-level of information and skills as it pertains to vehicle rescue incidents. Topics will include general vehicle rescue function/operation; incident management of the vehicle accident/rescue incident; vehicle anatomy, design, and construction; recognition and control of hazards relative to a vehicle accident/rescue incident; and the tools and equipment used at a vehicle accident/rescue incident. Course Goal: The goal of this course is to provide the student with an technician level of knowledge and skills necessary to respond to and function at a vehicle accident/rescue incident in accordance with NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents. Prerequisite(s):  Participants entering the program MUST be at least 16 years of age by the first day of class; completed the PA State Fire Academy/Department of Health NFPA 1006 Passenger Vehicle Rescue Operations 24 course. possess a current approved first aid certification or current EMS Provider certification and possess current approved CPR certification and possess a Hazardous Materials Operations training or national certification.  Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook, and PPE. Total hours = 16, CEUs = 1.6 (Lecture:  2 / Lab:  14)