Jul 13, 2017 |
Participants in this course will be re-introduced to the principles of rope/vertical rescue and to the basic equipment used to implement rope/vertical rescues. The basic skills required to rig, haul, lower, ascend, descend, stop, and get out of common problems are presented, demonstrated, and practiced. Students will become proficient at these basic skills. Students will receive a PA State Fire Academy Certificate COURSE TOPICS Knot Review Int roduction to Haul Systems Show 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 Prussiks vs Gibbs Ascenders FIELD EXERCISES Half of Class – Refresh stokes tie-in, Stokes Handling Half of Class – Build basic haul systems; 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, w/Safeties Entire Class – Basic Rappelling and Belaying, Tie-0ffs Half of Class – Basic Ascending – Sit-Stand w/mechanicals and with 2 and 3 Knot Prussiks Half of Class – Alternate Rappel Devices Practice Rappelling and Belays One-Person Rescue Rope Changes Low Angle Stokes Evolution using Raise and Lower Techniques WHO SHOULD ATTEND Personnel that in their job duties are members of Confined Space Rescue Teams, Post Fall Rescue Teams or any other team that would require this type of training. Course meets/exceeds all consensus requirements under NFPA 1006 in preparation for the ProBoard Practical...
Jan 4, 2017 |
Starting at the basics, you will be guided through the how’s and why’s of small gas engines such as chainsaws and tune-ups of both two and four cycle engines, with an emphasis on air-cooled overhead valve small engines. During the hands-on portion, you will be able to bring in your own equipment and troubleshoot and repair it to your satisfaction. The instructor will oversee and guide you in your work. Repairs can consist of anything from minor tune-ups to complete overhauls. Class size limited to 20. This class will now begin March 1 (instead of Feb. 22) due to an unexpected change to the Instructor’s schedule. Course end date is now May...
Aug 12, 2016 |
The course provides participants with an understanding of metal fabrication. Emphasis is placed on proper joint selection & design, stresses in welds & material selection. Students will construct a project using common metal fabrication equipment. Laboratory work includes use of welding power supplies, shears, ironworker & metal rollers. Upon completion of this training program, participants will take their project home so attendance is critical! Class size limited to...
Aug 12, 2016 |
Students will learn the difference between MIG & TIG welding, with hands-on opportunities to practice the different concepts. TIG, tungsten inert gas welding, is an arc welding process that specializes in fusing pieces of aluminum together. MIG, short for metal inert gas, is a welding process that specializes in covering aluminum & other metals not made of iron. Class size limited to...
Aug 12, 2016 |
Students will learn the difference between MIG & TIG welding, with hands-on opportunities to practice the different concepts. TIG, tungsten inert gas welding, is an arc welding process that specializes in fusing pieces of aluminum together. MIG, short for metal inert gas, is a welding process that specializes in covering aluminum & other metals not made of iron. Class size limited to...
