NFPA 1006 Passenger Vehicle Rescue Operations (BVRO – 24)

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COURSE IS A 28-HOUR TRAINING COURSE. Schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

• Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

• Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

• Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

• Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will provide basic, operations-level knowledge and skills as they pertain to common passenger vehicle rescue incidents. Topics will include vehicle anatomy and supplemental restraint systems, vehicle stabilization, limited patient access and management techniques as well as the influence of advanced technology associated with newer vehicles on rescue operations. the course concludes with a review of the processes leading to termination of the vehicle rescue incident and post-incident analysis. 

A functional understanding of accident scene size-up, incident command and resource management to enable the student the ability to operate safely at a vehicle accident / rescue scene. Hazard identification and risk assessment skills enable the student to support an Incident Action Plan (IAP) and effect mitigation procedures towards a successful vehicle rescue operation.

Finally, the student will develop a familiarity with the inspection, application and operation of common passenger vehicle rescue tools and equipment. 

MANDATORY PREREQUISITES:

• MUST be at least 16 years of age by the first day of class.

• Completed the PA State Fire Academy / Department of Health NFPA 1006 Passenger Vehicle Rescue Awareness 24 course

• Possess a current, approved First Aid certification or current EMS PRovider certification

• Possess a current, approved CPR certification

• Possess a Hazardous Materials Operations training or national certification

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: None listed.

CLASS LOCATION(S):

• Class will be held at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company located at 155 Firehouse Drive, Nazareth, PA 18064. (DIRECTIONS)

COURSE REGISTRATION: Please visit THIS LINK to enroll. Link also available on flyer. Attendance is limited to 24 students.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This class is FREE to all Northampton County Responders. For out-of-county responders, a fee MAY apply and will be determined by the number of students enrolled.

QUESTIONS / CONTACT: If you have questions or concerns please email: safety@northampton.edu