Advanced Vehicle Extrication   

The newly revised Advanced Extrication Course gives a more detailed use of tools and techniques for more complex extrications. Extrication principles learned in the Basic (NFPA Awareness and Operations Level) Extrication Program are built upon to enhance the rescuer’s efficiency and performance in unique and challenging scenarios based off of real-life situations. This course offers more one on one instruction and engages the student’s outside-the-box thought process. This is taught on a regional basis by TARS certified Rescue College level instructors.    

Course Length: 16 hours   

CEHs: 10   

Pre-requisites: Must have current Basic (Awareness/Operations Level) Extrication Certification Required PPE: NFPA approved structural firefighting gear or extrication jumpsuit / technical rescue gear, helmet, secondary eye protection, leather type gloves or extrication type gloves, hard sole shoes preferably steel toe or any NFPA approved type boot.  

Location: Washington County/Johnson City EMS, 296 Wesley Street, Johnson City, TN 37601 

Times: Saturday 8am-5:30 pm EST, Sunday 8 am-5 pm EST   

Cost:  

TARS Full Unit Member: $85 per student 

TARS Associate Member: $150 per student 

Non-TARS Member: $200 per student   

Note: All registrations received up to two weeks prior to the start date of the class will be at the normal pricing. Any registration received during the period two-week period prior to the start date of the course will incur an additional $20 processing fee regardless of member, associate member, or non-member registration.