Northwest Fire
& Rescue Exposition
May 18 & 19,
2012
Portland Expo Center
PXT 401 – Puyallup Extrication Team, 4 hour class, DPSST
certified
Due to the ever changing technolgies in the automotive
field, Hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles have become common place on our
roads. These pose new risks and require new approach procedures for Firefighters
and first responders. This up-to-date training course provided by PXT and MGS
TECH offers discussions about Hybrid parts locations, high voltage hazsrds,
poser down procedures, fire and submersion tactics and will dispel myths and
misinformation about these vehicles. The course goes into depth on Airbag (SRS)
systems and alternative fuel vehicleds. In addition to the class room protion,
attendees have the opportunity to put their newly learned knowledge to use by
performing power down procedures and practicing other tactics on a live Hybrid
vehicle. The course is a must for keeping first responders abreast of changes
involving response procedures for Hybrids and Alternative Fuel
vehicles.