Alternative Fuel Vehicle


Alternative Fuel Vehicle : 8.00 Hours

Course Description

This course introduces students to new technologies not encountered in the past that can impact rescue efforts. Topics covered include hybrid or electric driven vehicles, alternative fuel systems, dangerous drive train components, hazardous mechanical and hydraulic systems, plus more. Rescue challenges associated with air bags and their deployment and detonation systems, pre-tension systems and other passive restraint devices throughout the passenger compartment are also discussed. Methods of construction, vehicle body components and their materials of construction offer challenges not found at accident scenes in the past. The course is a recommended follow-up class to the Basic Auto Extrication course.


This course is part of the following Program


Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to taking this course


Additional Files


If you have specific questions about this course contact RICHARD TRAPP

If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact RICHARD TRAPP or your regional representative.

Upcoming Classes

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plainfield Fri, Feb 21 2025 -
Fri, Feb 21 2025

lebanon Tue, Feb 25 2025 -
Tue, Feb 25 2025

toluca Tue, Mar 4 2025 -
Tue, Mar 4 2025

keyesport Mon, Mar 24 2025 -
Mon, Mar 24 2025

plainfield Fri, Mar 28 2025 -
Fri, Mar 28 2025

Applicable Credits

EMS CEU
Hours 4