Vehicle and Machinery Operations

This course provides basic skills toward the performance of rescue specialist operations. It provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills required in the various specialties of extrication using tools, patient extraction methods, and the incident command structure with EMS personnel. This course provides training towards Vehicle Machinery Operations Certification by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 semester hours; 3 semester hours may apply to the fire science degree.

Recommended Prereq, C or better in FSC105, FSC115, and FSC118 or Basic Operations Firefighter Certification