Farm and Machinery Rescue

Date: 8/24/2019 through 8/25/2019

Location: Paris, TN

Price for TARS Members:

Price for Associate Members: $150.00

Price for Non-Members: $200.00

Description: The newly revised Farm and Machinery Rescue Class is designed to introduce the student to situations and hazards related to farm and heavy equipment accidents. Identifying hazards such as fertilizers, pesticides, silo?s, as well as stabilization of tractor overturns and equipment disassembly are some of the subjects covered. This is a mix of classroom and field exercises that includes touring a tractor and implement dealership and learning the capabilities and resources available outside of emergency services to mitigate these incidents. The class is taught on a regional basis by TARS college level certified instructors.

Course Hours: 16

CEU's: 1

Minimum Enrollment: 20

Prequisites: Must have Current Basic Extrication certification- a copy of card to be sent in with application.

Participants will be required to furnish and wear NFPA approved Turnout Gear/Extrication Coveralls, Helmet, Eye Protection, Leather or Extrication Gloves, Hard sole shoes- preferably steel toed or any NFPA approved type boot.

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Directions: See Mapquest link below for directions

Food & Lodging:

Notes: Class will begin Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. CST at the Paris-Henry Co. Rescue Squad.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CLASS WILL BE AT REGULAR LISTED PRICING. ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED DURING THE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CLASS MUST ADD AN ADDITIONAL 20.00 FEE PER STUDENT TO THE ADVERTISED PRICING.