Farm/Machinery Rescue

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, silos, 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 learning the capabilities and

resources available outside of emergency services to mitigate these incidents. The class is taught by

TARS college level certified instructors.

Course Length: 16 hours

CEHs: 10

Pre-requisites: Must have current Basic (Awareness/Operations Level) Extrication Certification

Required PPE: NFPA approved structural firefighting gear or extrication jumpsuit / technical rescue gear,

helmet, secondary eye protection, leather type gloves or extrication type gloves, hard sole shoes

preferably steel toe or any NFPA approved type boot.

Location: Nolichuckey Valley VFD, 133 Mathes Circle, Chuckey, TN 37641, USA

Date(s): September 14-15, 2024

Times: Saturday 8am-5:00 pm EST, Sunday 8am-5:00pm EST

Cost:

TARS Full Unit Member: $85 per student

TARS Associate Member: $150 per student

Non-TARS Member: $200 per student

Note: All registrations received up to two weeks prior to the start date of the class will be at the normal

pricing. Any registration received during the period two-week period prior to the start date of the course

will incur an additional $20 processing fee regardless of member, associate member, or non-member

registration.