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Title: Basic Vehicle Rescue - Technician Level
Location: Adams County Emergency Services Training Facility
Description: This course gives the student the knowledge of power tool usage and disentanglement techniques. At the end of this course the student will be able to take the written Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician certification test.
Instructor(s): Shank, Hurshel
Prerequisites: Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness (Certificate required) Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations (Certificate required) Students must be 18 years of age by the start of class.
Minimum Age Requirement: 18 on or before the first day of class
Notes: ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE PRACTICAL TESTING TO PASS!
Student Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook, Protective gear – coat, pants, helmet, gloves, boots, eye protection, hearing protection.
Student Dress: All clothing shall be neat, clean, in good repair, presentable, and represent the department that the individual is representing. Participants are to report in clothing suitable for hands-on training.
Class Length: 16 Hours
Class Limits: 15 - 24
State Certified Course? Yes
Con-Ed Credits: 7 Other

Class Dates

  • Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 18:30 (4 hours)
  • Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 18:30 (4 hours)
  • Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 08:00 (8 hours)
  • Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 18:30 (3 hours)

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2010

Registration Instructions: All Students must register in advance by completing a County Training Enrollment Form and return it to the Adams County Department of Emergency Services by mail. No registrations or reservations will be accepted by telephone. NO WALK-INS WILL BE PERMITTED.
Cost: No
Registration Fee: None
Late Registration Fee: None

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