Alternative Fuel Vehicle


Alternative Fuel Vehicle : 8.00 Hours

Course Description

This course introduces students to new technologies not encountered in the past that can impact rescue efforts. Topics covered include hybrid or electric driven vehicles, alternative fuel systems, dangerous drive train components, hazardous mechanical and hydraulic systems, plus more. Rescue challenges associated with air bags and their deployment and detonation systems, pre-tension systems and other passive restraint devices throughout the passenger compartment are also discussed. Methods of construction, vehicle body components and their materials of construction offer challenges not found at accident scenes in the past. The course is a recommended follow-up class to the Basic Auto Extrication course.


This course is part of the following Program


Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to taking this course


Additional Files


If you have specific questions about this course contact MICHAEL FORREST

If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact MICHAEL FORREST or your regional representative.

Upcoming Classes

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marissa Sat, Apr 27 2024 -
Sat, Apr 27 2024

alsip Thu, May 9 2024 -
Thu, May 9 2024

grafton Thu, May 16 2024 -
Thu, May 16 2024

toluca Tue, Jul 16 2024 -
Tue, Jul 16 2024

bartelso Mon, Jul 22 2024 -
Mon, Jul 22 2024

Applicable Credits

EMS CEU
Hours 4