| Announcing the 4th Annual Carroll County Heavy Vehicle Rescue course, September 21-23, 2012. This awesome training event is sponsored by the Union Bridge Fire Company and is being held at the Lehigh Portland Cement Company.
Program Details:
-Approximately 24 hours of Heavy Vehicle Rescue Instruction
-Slideshow covering advanced vehicle rescue topics such as:
1. Design and capacities of wood cribbing and shoring systems
2. Basic and Advanced stabilization systems
3. Physics of vehicle stabilization, lifting, and moving
4. Heavy Truck Information including load weight estimation
5. Winch and Heavy Rigging equipment physics and principles
6. Much, much more including technical topics and information
-Four (4) complex and challenging stabilization/extrication scenarios
-Instruction provided by Mid-Atlantic Technical Rescue
Here is what others had to say about the course in prior years:
•"This is by far the best rescue training I have ever received"…Carroll Co. Md.
•"Scenarios were very challenging and very realistic…what an awesome experience"…Frederick Co. Md.
•"This course should be mandatory for all rescue squad officers…it will be for mine"…Wash. Co. Md.
Additional Information:
Carroll County Station 8 is covering the majority of the program expense. There is no charge for the seminar. They are providing lunch on Sat/Sun for a nominal fee of $5 per day.
Lehigh Portland Cement Company is providing practical exercise props and sites.
This 2 1/2 day long course provides fire/rescue personnel with an opportunity to learn about and practice skills involving incidents concerning heavy extrication situations. This class is a must-have educational opportunity for all fire/rescue personnel who respond with Rescue Squad Company's.
The first part of the class begins on Friday evening (1830 to 2200 hrs), with a classroom session, explaining the logistics and technical information regarding weights, mechanical advantage and much more. Then, on Saturday and Sunday (0700-1700), students participate in multiple rescue evolutions designed to have all students participate in the planning and hands-on operations for each of the scenarios presented. All sessions will be held at the Lehigh Portland Cement Company.
Participants are only required to bring your turn-out or rescue gear, compliant with NFPA/OSHA and $5/day for lunch. All other equipment and tools will be provided.
Call or email NOW!!!!!..... to reserve your spot in one of the most exciting rescue courses you will ever attend.
To register and reserve your spot, call Chief Chad Green at (443) 340-9422 or email him at greenchief8@AOL.com
For more information about the course, contact Chief Green above or Mid-Atlantic Technical Rescue at (240) 674-2886 or by email at MidAtlanticTechRescue@gmail.com |
