The Vehicle and Machinery Operations course is designed to acquaint the student with techniques used in Auto Extrication. More specifically the student will become familiar with the different classifications and characteristics of vehicles and machines. Students will also become familiar with the different tools used in extrication, stabilization of the vehicle/machine,disentanglement of the patient(s), and initiating patient care. The student will become familiar with initiating the Incident Command System and how to terminate the incident when finished. The majority of the course will be spent working on the various skills/techniques each student will learn during this course.
NOTE:
Fire department members that intend to seek Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certification in Vehicle Machinery Operations, may require completion of other certification requirements or courses (eg. Technical Rescue Awareness, Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations, NIMS etc.) prior to submission of OSFM paper work. Please refer to the OSFM site or contact OSFM directly for specific details and information.
http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/Fire-Service/Certification
http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/Fire-Service/Certification/Certification-Prerequisite-Chart
There are no prerequisites to taking this course
If you have specific questions about this course contact MICHAEL FORREST
If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact MICHAEL FORREST or your regional representative.
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woodstock |
Sat, Mar 14 2020 - Sun, Mar 15 2020 Sat, Mar 21 2020 - Sun, Mar 22 2020 |
champaign |
Mon, Apr 27 2020 - Fri, May 1 2020 |
orland park |
Mon, Jun 15 2020 - Fri, Jun 19 2020 |
fairview heights |
Sat, Sep 19 2020 - Sun, Sep 20 2020 Sat, Sep 26 2020 - Sun, Sep 27 2020 |
champaign |
Mon, Nov 9 2020 - Fri, Nov 13 2020 |
EMS CEU |
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