Define the scope to which buses are used daily. Understand the different types of construction used on the various models of buses. Learn to gain access, extricate, and stabilize as required. Much of the program is hands-on and time is allotted for practice in the form of a mock rescue. This course deals primarily with horizontal rescue situations.
Emphasis is placed on safety and the psychological effects of confined space rescue.
Students will participate in team rescue scenarios. This course deals specifically with the unique rescue problems posed by farm equipment and farm structures. Problems dealing with rescue in grain storage, trench silos, and manure pits are discussed. Hands-on rescue techniques with farm equipment will be practiced by the student. SCBA This course provides an overview of the various types of rescue the fire service might be called upon to perform.