Motorsports Rescue Course

The newly revised Motorsports Rescue Course gives a more detailed awareness of hazards, tools and techniques for agencies who respond to and stand-by at motorsports events. Extrication principles learned in the Basic (NFPA Awareness and Operations Level) Extrication Program are built upon to enhance the rescuer’s efficiency and performance in unique and challenging scenarios based off of real-life situations. This course offers more one on one instruction and engages the student’s outside-the-box thought process. Topics covered include hazards, hazard mitigation, live fire suppression, communications, driver care and driver removal techniques, as well as, extrication tactics specifically related to race cars. This is taught on a regional basis by TARS certified Rescue College level 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.

Cost:

TARS Full Unit Member: $85 per student

TARS Associate Member: $150 per student

Non-TARS Member: $200 per student

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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.