2020 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference
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Rescue Boat Operator Course
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Virginia Beach Fire Training Center (VBFTC)
)
19 Feb 20
8:00 AM
-
5:00 PM
Tracks:
Hands On Training (H.O.T.)
Speaker(s):
Jon Rigolo, Fire Captain/FEMA VATF-2 Task Force Leader, Virginia Beach Fire Department
This 8-hour (1 day) Class will focus on the operations of boats used for surface water rescue. Students will participate in the following workshops: inflatable boat- motor failure operations (paddling), inflatable boat- power operations, rigid hull- power operations, boat maintenance, outboard engine maintenance and troubleshooting, boat navigation (paddle and power) and victim extraction from a stationary object. PPE- PFD’s and water rescue helmets will be provided. Additional recommended PPE based on weather conditions (student supplied) - Dry-suits and water shoes. Students attending and successfully completing this class will receive a certificate of completion.
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