Format

In-person, hands-on

Duration

16 hours

Level

Operations

Group Size

Up to 16 students

Course overview

A hands-on course covering the extrication techniques and equipment rescue crews need for modern vehicle construction, including hybrid and electric vehicle hazards.

Vehicles built in the last five years behave very differently under a rescue tool than the ones most extrication training was originally designed around — high-strength steel, airbag systems in new locations, and EV batteries all change the plan. This course is built around what's actually on the road now.

What's covered

Vehicle stabilization techniques
Modern vehicle construction and SRS/airbag hazards
Hydraulic rescue tool operation
Patient-focused extrication and space-making
Hybrid/EV-specific hazards and shutdown procedures

What you'll walk away with

Confidence running rescue tools on modern high-strength vehicle bodies
A safe, repeatable shutdown procedure for hybrid and EV hazards
Faster, patient-focused extrication technique instead of a generic cut plan

Who this is for

Fire and rescue personnel responsible for vehicle extrication response.

Prerequisites

Basic firefighter certification recommended.

Common questions

Do we need to supply wrecked vehicles for the hands-on portion?

We can help source suitable vehicles for the practical session, or work with vehicles your department already has access to — let us know what's available when scheduling.

Does this cover electric vehicles specifically?

Yes — EV and hybrid shutdown and hazard procedures are built directly into the course, not treated as a footnote.

Vehicle Extrication