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Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Suffolk County Fire Academy | Evaluated Learning Experience

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Heavy Rescue II

Course Category: 
Active - Suffolk County Fire Academy
Length: 

15 hours (5 weeks).

Location: 
Suffolk County Fire Academy, Maple Avenue, Yaphank, NY
Dates: 

January 2020 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Hybrid course/exam
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Discuss the use of meters for detection of hazardous gases and environments during everyday emergencies as well as hazardous materials incidents; safely and effectively manage elevator emergencies; set up and safely utilize basic rigging; safely and effectively operate cutting torches; and tactically manage industrial rescue/man-in-machine incidents safely utilizing available tools.

Instruction: 

This course allows students to continue their training in the heavy rescue disciplines, going beyond vehicle extrication and disentanglement. The program involves both classroom lecture and hands-on training.Prerequisite: Heavy Rescue I

Credit recommendation: 

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Strategies and Tactics, Fire Science, Emergency Management, or Emergency Medical Services (8/25). 

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