Electric Vehicle Safety for Emergency Responders 2/11/25 at Friendship Fire Co
February 18, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Electric Vehicle Safety for Emergency Responders
FSC: 0120 Hours: 6.0 (Lecture: 6.0hrs / Lab: 0.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 14 and up
Description: This program contains information on hybrid and electric vehicle safety and technology upgrades, which may pose concerns with extrication efforts. This course covers basic vehicle safety and technology changes at an emergency response level. Operating systems, construction and safety features are discussed throughout the program. Safety features such as: air bag systems, seat belt pretention systems, fuel system and charging stations, safe work zones, low, medium, and high voltage systems, vehicle construction materials, hybrid vehicles, and passenger compartment upgrades. Changes to size-up, extrication techniques, and the use of a Field Operations Guide will also be presented in this program.
Out of County Cost: $36, please make checks payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Instructor: Guy Arndt
Dates & Times: Tuesday 2/11/25 18:30-21:30 & Tuesday 2/18/25 18:30-21:30
Location: Friendship Fire Co. #1 147 N 7th St Frackville, PA 17931