Vehicle Rescue Awareness & Operations – Heavy - Charleston, WV 2026

The VEHICLE RESCUE AWARENESS & OPERATIONS – HEAVY COURSE TRAINS RESPONDERS FOR EXTRICATING VICTIMS FROM LARGE, complex VEHICLE INCIDENTS (like semi-trucks, buses, or crushed cars) using HEAVY LIFTING/stabilization gear (airbags, struts, rams), hydraulic tools, and coordination with HEAVY WRECKERS MEETING NFPA STANDARDS. It focuses on advanced stabilization, patient packaging, and complex extrication techniques for severe Motor VEHICLE ACCIDENTS BEYOND TYPICAL PASSENGER VEHICLE RESCUES. This course is IFSAC eligible. Instructors: Ritchie Gobble and Luke Grimm Pre-Requisite: None Equipment Required: Full PPE, Gloves, and Eye ProtectionEvent reminder LABEL_WCAG February 07 - 08, 2026 Saturday, Sunday Add to calendar Ages 16-99 Sissonville Fire Department - Johnson Station 383 Call Road CHARLESTON, WV 25312 View Map Visit website