FTW 107 - I Survived-Seminar

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

Presents personal survival stories of two individuals, who were faced with life-threatening challenges in their firefighting/first-responder roles, and how they overcame those challenges. Through their recounts, this course presents basic philosophies of safe vehicle response and operation and introduces the concept of space and speed management in the operation of any vehicle. The first story presented is from Bill Adams, Assistant Chief of the Metal Township Volunteer Fire Department in neighboring Franklin County, Mr. Adams was responding to a fire in the rain when he vehicle suddenly hydroplaned. resulting in sliding off the road and down an embankment. Emergency personnel have the opportunity to attend and hear Mr. Adams relay his inspiring story in two different locations with in the county. During those sessions, he explains why this life-changing event made him more determined to continue serving as an instructor and firefighter.

Credits:

0.20

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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