When it comes to ensuring the safety of our communities, the courage and readiness of our firefighters are paramount. Recognizing this, Emergency Response Solutions International has rolled out a specialized 24-hour, open-enrollment firefighter machinery rescue training program. This highly focused training is essential for operations involving rescues from conveyors, lift tables, gear drives, and other machinery, strictly adhering to the standards set by NFPA 1670 for Operations Level Organizations. What makes this program even more accessible is the thoughtfully reduced tuition for Michigan firefighters, available at $150, while firefighters outside Michigan can join for $250. The opportunity to participate is exclusive, with registration capped at 16 participants, ensuring a quality, hands-on learning experience for each attendee.

Delving into the curriculum, the program is designed to cover a broad spectrum of critical knowledge and skills. Topics range from understanding different types of machinery and terminology to grasping incident management considerations and energy control for safe and effective rescues. The curriculum further explores stabilization techniques, EMS considerations, practical skills such as lifting, spreading, and cutting operations, and disassembly options—a comprehensive package aimed at honing the expertise required for machinery rescues. Moreover, the paramount importance of rescuer safety permeates the entire program, ensuring that participants not only gain the capability to save lives in complex scenarios but also maintain their well-being in the process. This program promises to arm firefighters with the requisite skills for safe and efficient machinery rescue operations, truly enhancing their ability to protect the community in a variety of emergency situations.