Hastings-on-Hudson, NY Volunteer Fire Department » Training http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org To Serve and Protect the citizens of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:45:01 +0000 en hourly 1 Steve P Steve P To Serve and Protect the citizens of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY No No Training Bulletin Metro North http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org/2009/11/10/training-bulletin-metro-north/ http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org/2009/11/10/training-bulletin-metro-north/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:31:41 +0000 Steven Porcaro http://www.hastings-on-hudson-firedept.org/?p=412 Passenger Train Emergency Rescue Procedures

 

Metro North Railroad presents this course, in partnership with the Academy. Content includes familiarization with railroad systems, equipment, and operational procedures; operation of normal access and egress devices, as well as emergency operation of the equipment; power systems including locomotives, electric powered equipment, and third rail precautions; search and rescue procedures for rail cars (this includes a practical application from a smoke filled rail car); and victim removal from rail cars using various rescue procedures. All students wishing to participate in the hands-on portion dealing with search and rescue of rail cars, along with victim removal techniques, are required to bring firefighting OSHA compliant protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and one spare air bottle.

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Metro North Railroad presents this course, in partnership with the Academy. Content includes familiarization with railroad systems, equipment, and operational procedures; operation of normal access and egress devices, as well as emergency operation of the equipment; power systems including locomotives, electric powered equipment, and third rail precautions; search and rescue procedures for rail cars (this includes a practical application from a smoke filled rail car); and victim removal from rail cars using various rescue procedures. All students wishing to participate in the hands-on portion dealing with search and rescue of rail cars, along with victim removal techniques, are required to bring firefighting OSHA compliant protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and one spare air bottle.

Designed For:

All emergency response personnel

Course Length:

8 hours

Prerequisite:

Students must be physically capable of wearing SCBA and possess current medical clearance for SCBA use. Students not possessing this prerequisite will not be allowed to participate for their own safety. A completed "Training Authorization Letter" mailed with your registration will meet this requirement

Part 1. Classroom session scheduled for Thursday November 12, 2009 from 7 PM-8:30 PM @ Engine 80
Part 2. Saturday November 14, 2009 at Croton Harmon Railroad Station from 8:30 AM-12 noon

Contact 2461 at 494-3105 if you plan on attending

 

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www.lifesaving.com

and notify your Company Officer as soon as possible if you expect to take the training.

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www.lifesaving.com

and notify your Company Officer as soon as possible if you expect to take the training.

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