NFPA 1006 Passenger Vehicle Rescue Awareness (BVRA – 24)

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COURSE IS A 16-HOUR TRAINING COURSE. Schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

• Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

• Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will provide basic awareness-level knowledge and skills as they pertain to vehicle rescue incidents. Topics presented include Commonwealth and nationally recognized professional standards, qualifications and Job Performance Requirements (JPR’s) for technical rescuers as they pertain to common passenger vehicle rescue.

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.

• IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)

• IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

  • The “IS” courses can be completed online at: FEMA IS Studies

  • To register for a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID) visit: FEMA SID

• An approved HAZMAT Awareness course

• At least four (4) hours of training in a recognized Traffic Incident Management (TIM) course

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