Paratech University - McKinney, TX (Dallas Metro)

Instructors: Spec Rescue International

Dates: Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Duration: 8 Hours Daily

Details: You're invited to join us at Paratech University hosted by McKinney Fire Department at the Collin College - Public Safety Training Center.

Paratech University is a 2-day hands-on event taught by Paratech certified instructors. At Paratech University you will enhance your department’s capabilities with Paratech equipment through discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on techniques for real world applications. We will begin with a brief overview and lecture in the classroom, followed by rotations of the Hands-on Learning Stations. Beginning day one and continuing through day two, each squad will rotate through the learning stations. Paratech University will end with all stations integrated into an ultimate final exercise technical rescue challenge where you will put together all the skills you learned!

Hands-on Learning Stations:

• Paratech Tool Lab Station Rotations: Learn about the Paratech tools, Vehicle Stabilization using Rescue Struts with car on roof and another station with a car on its side
• Heavy Vehicle Lifting & Stabilization Station: using Rescue Struts & Hydraulic Struts
• Building Shoring Station: using Rakers, Flying Rakers and Woodless Raker Systems
• Rigging Station: using Monopod and Bipod
• Air Bag Heavy Lifting Station: using Maxiforce® and Multiforce Air Lifting Bags
• Final Exercise: Putting it all together using skills learned to move heavy objects

Paratech University students will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Spec Rescue International.

If you are flying in, we suggest using either the

• Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 2400 Aviation Dr, Dallas, TX 75261, https://www.dfwairport.com/. (36 miles from airport to Paratech University)
• Dallas Love Field, 8008 Herb Kelleher Way, Dallas, TX 75235, https://www.dallas-lovefield.com/. (38 miles from airport to Paratech University)

Frequently asked questions can be found at the following ink: https://paratech.com/paratech-university/.

Registration is now open.

This event has limited space available. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Maximum 4 attendees per company.

Register ASAP to secure your spot in the class!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Collin College - Public Safety Training Center, 3600 Redbud Boulevard, McKinney, United States