Auto Extrication
Date/Time
Date(s) - April 06
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Parkersburg Fire Station 6
Auto Extrication (16 hours)
Advanced problem solving tactics and techniques for vehicle extrication will be taught, with great emphasis given to SAFETY of rescuers and patients. Much time will be devoted to speed and planning of creating space. Hand and hydraulic rescue tools will be used, along with the concept of thinking outside the box, use of wreckers and other sources we may have at our disposal. This class will benefit the firefighter, EMT, paramedic, and assist with understanding what we do for Law Enforcement Officers.
Equipment: Students should come with cut resistant extrication gloves, full turnout gear or rescue gear, steel toe boots and safety glasses.
Instructor: Jay Parsons (Vehicle Stabilization/Rescue Specialist)
If you would like to register for this class, please complete the attached registration form. Please email registration forms back to Eva Godbey at eva.godbey@k12.wv.us. FREE T-shirt for anyone that pre-registers and pre-pays by March 29, 2019.
Cost: $20/person
Checks need to be made out to Wood County Firefighters Association.
Checks can be mailed to:
Mountain State ESC
Attn: Eva Godbey
501 22nd St.
Dunbar, WV 25064