Overview
This course includes all the learning and skills required for NFPA 1006 (2021) Heavy Vehicle Rescue, to the Technician level (Chapter 9). Utilizing SFA’s student manual and Job Performance Requirements, students will learn the fundamentals of heavy vehicle extrication, from instructors with diverse real-life experience. At SFA, you will learn current, cutting-edge techniques, and apply what you’ve learned to simulated scenarios using real heavy vehicles. SFA has access to multiple sets of TNT Hydraulic Rescue Tools in addition to hand and pneumatic extrication tools. Additionally, SFA utilizes Paratec Rescue Struts and Airbags as part of the training. If you are looking for safe, quality training, look no further.
Topics include: determining the scope of a heavy vehicle rescue, creating an incident action plan, selecting and operating stabilization devices, identifying and mitigating fire and explosion hazards, understanding heavy vehicle construction and features, deploying and operating lifting devices and disentanglement tools, determining and creating heavy vehicle access and egress points, and removing packaged victims.
Prerequisites
SFA Vehicle Rescue Operations – NFPA 1006 or equivalent
Program Components
- Access to SFA PPE
- Instructor Led Theory
- Instructor Led Practical Skills
All training is conducted safely in accordance with Section 21 Guidance Notes, NFPA Standards for Increased Hazard Exposure Training, and experienced Southwest Fire Academy instructors with a 5:1 student to instructor ratio.
Certification
Candidates successful in this program will receive a certificate of completion from Southwest Fire Academy. The OFMEM does not currently administer testing for this course; however, when it is available, students with a certificate of completion will qualify for the testing. Any OFMEM testing must be registered for separately, as this is not included in the SFA course.
What is Included
- Access to SFA equipment
- SFA custom student manual
- Complete JPR package (SFA retains all original documentation)
- Certificate of qualification
What to Bring
- CSA approved footwear
- Station workwear (long pants recommended)
- Coveralls
- Helmet
- Auto ex or structure gloves
- Bunker gear recommended
Additional Information
Please note: if this course is not filled to 75% capacity 7 days before it is scheduled to begin, it may be cancelled. In the event of course cancellation, you will be provided adequate notice and a full refund.
Accommodations may be available upon request for the duration of your program. If you are staying for one or two nights, the flat rate for accommodations is $50 plus taxes. If you are staying for three or more nights, the fee is $100 plus taxes, total. Regardless of how long you are on campus, your fee will not exceed $100 plus taxes. This fee grants you access to your bunk, a communal kitchen, parking, and washroom/shower facilities. Please contact SFA at 705-510-9501 or registrations@fire-academy.ca with advanced notice, to reserve your spot.