Firefighters from Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina will be in
Chattanooga this weekend to hone their vehicle extrication skills. We hope
you will join us Saturday afternoon to see the important work they do. This
is a great weekend news story opportunity!
APRIL 26-27, 2025
CHATTANOOGA FIRE TRAINING CENTER
3200 Amnicola Highway
When there are bad crashes on our interstates and roadways, you want highly
skilled first responders who can quickly rescue injured, trapped victims so
that they can get to the hospital. Training brings the best preparedness
for these complex responses. The Chattanooga Fire Department is making sure
that rescuers have the knowledge they need to save lives when dealing with
the most complicated wrecks. On April 26-27th, CFD and the Chattanooga Fire
Fighters Association Local 820 are hosting an advanced regional extrication
class at the Police & Fire Training Center on Amnicola Highway.
The course will provide hands-on learning with 10 different stations. Areas
covered during the course include: using special air bags to lift vehicles,
side impact damage, impalement, vehicles stuck on a concrete barrier, a
crash involving a school bus, and vehicle movement to manipulate damaged
cars in order to get to patients. In addition, students will be introduced
to the use of rotating wreckers to assist in the rescue of potential
victims.
“We’re excited to have firefighters from Tennessee, Georgia and North
Carolina departments taking part in the class to advance their skill set in
vehicle extrication tactics and strategies,” said CFD Special Operations
Chief Terry Knowles.
Instructors will simulate different scenarios that present complex
challenges and participants will get experience working with small compact
cars, SUVs, school buses, tractor trailers and other heavy equipment
Our media partners are invited to the training event to see how these men
and women prepare to overcome numerous obstacles presented on serious
accident scenes. Media availability will be Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2
PM at 3200 Amnicola Highway. Please wear closed toe shoes as there will be
shattered glass and debris spread across the training ground.
This class is designed to take the experienced rescuer to a higher level of
understanding. The course will cover vehicle design and safety systems as
well as working with heavy wreckers for large vehicle situations. All
proceeds from registration fees will benefit the Chattanooga Fire Fighters
Support Foundation. The Chattanooga Fire Fighters Support Foundation
(CFFSF) exists to provide financial and logistical support to local
firefighters who are struggling to make ends meet as a result of job
related injuries and family illnesses. The CFFSF steps in to make mortgage,
utility and auto payments. They also provide groceries and for any needs
their children may have ranging from school supplies and clothing to
medications and transportation.
Here's the video from the last class to give you an idea of what to expect:
https://youtu.be/CadI_MqN9mE
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