This will help prepare them for the wide variety of situations they may have to face in the streets. Over 30 autos will be used for practice. Successful completion of this class will enable the student to challenge the OSFM exam. EMS continuing education time will be awarded. The textbook is Vehicle Rescue and Extrication , by Ronald Moore.
Students are responsible for obtaining a copy of the book for their use.
Books can be ordered through the Orland Fire Protection District. The purpose of this two-day program is to provide rescuers with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize hazardous conditions during a trench collapse and conduct safe trench rescue operations. All training follows OSHA standards and OSFM guidelines. Students will work on live trench collapse scenarios. Suitable clothing shall include steel-toed shoes or boots, eye protection, helmet, work gloves and long pants.