Technical Rescue & Special Services Overview (BAC)
Description
3 CEU
An overview of technical rescues and specialized EMS functions including; water, trench, confined space, high/low angle rescue, and search and rescue.
- Definition
- Challenges
- Attitudes/authority
- Training
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Specialized tools/vehicles
- Scene size-up
- Leadership
- Specific incidents:
- Motor Vehicle Rescue
- Water Rescue
- Search And Rescue (SAR)
- Collapse Rescue
- Confined Space Rescue
- Trench Rescue
- Rope Rescue
- Machinery Rescue
- Tactical EMS/RTF
- Special Services:
- Rehabilitation
- Bariatrics
- EMS Bicycles