Firefighter Survival (SURV)

FSC: 0202 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 6.0hrs / Lab: 10.0hrs)

Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Interior Firefighter, or Bucks Basic Academy, or Structure Burn Session, or Firefighter I Certification

Description: This program is a physically demanding, comprehensive program dealing with the necessary knowledge and skills relative to rescue procedures needed for self-rescue. Emphasis will be placed on search techniques, communications, accountability/location and self-rescue procedures. This program will teach the firefighters how to reduce the risk of fire fighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. The class will enable fire fighters to become more aware and familiar with procedures that may be used to prevent or perhaps lessen the seriousness of injuries or even save their lives. Students must be in adequate physical condition to perform 100% of all practical exercises.

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