The 7th Annual Heavy Truck Rescue Technician course is scheduled for:
October 24 - 26, 2008.

This is an advanced level course that teaches experienced rescue personnel how to effectively & efficiently deal with incidents involving heavy vehicle rescue. The class is taught over three days, with the 1st day consisting of classroom instruction and equipment stations. The 2nd and 3rd days are taught in the field and cover practical skill stations and situational exercises. Be aware that this a very phyisically demanding class and is designed for experienced personnel.

This course covers such topics as:

  • Heavy Truck Anatomy
  • Heavy Truck Rescue Techniques
  • Rescue Tools Lab
  • Physics Behind Heavy Lifting
  • Heavy Wrecker Theory & Use
  • Cutting Tools
  • Patient Packaging
  • Heavy Lift Exercises
  • Practical Evolutions

    This course is 28 hours in length and meets/exceeds the NFPA 1670 & VDFP HTR requirements for vehicle rescue technician. The cost for this class is $175.00 which covers the cost of the certificate, course CD, lunches and t-shirt.

    The class size is limited to 40 students. As soon as that number is reached, a noticed will be posted on this page. If you wish to be wait listed, please send an e-mail to John Burruss.

    PREREQUISITES:

  • Student must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Student must have Vehicle Rescue Operations certification that meets the requirements for NFPA 1670. A copy of your certification MUST accompany your application. Applications without this required certification will be returned.

    REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

  • Leather work gloves or equivalent
  • Eye protection (must meet ANSI Z87.1 Standard). Helmet face shields are NOT acceptable.
  • Helmet (either structural firefighter's or technical rescue type)
  • Long pants & long sleeve shirt or NFPA rated jumpsuit or turnout gear.
  • Steel toe boots - (firefighter boots ok)

    The Friday class will be at the CARS HQ building (828 McIntire Road, Charlottesville) starting at 09:00. Other class locations will be announced during class.

    Please note that we do NOT hold open spots for departments or individuals due to problems we have had in the past. If you want to get into the class, completly fill out the application and mail it in w/ the required tuition and copy of the required certification. Only those applications that are fully completed and come with a check and copy of your vehicle rescue operations certificate will be considered.

    Click here for the class application.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    What vehicles rescue certification is acceptable?
    Anything that meets/exceeds NFPA 1670 for vehicle rescue operations. Examples are VAVRS, VDFP & MFRI certificates. Self-certifying agencies like Fairfax County Fire & Rescue are also acceptable as long as the requirements for NFPA 1670 are met.

    I took VEHEXT, do I still need to send you a copy of that certificate?
    No, we have you on record.

    Is the class full?
    Because of the huge demand, this class fills up in the spring. As soon as the class is full, we will announce it on this page.

    Do I receive a VDFP certificate for this class?
    No. You will receive a certificate that says this class meets/exceeds NFPA Standard 1670 for vehicle rescue technician.

    How can I receive VDFP certification?
    VDFP will not issue their certificate for this class.

    For more information e-mail me at:

    jburruss@hotmail.com