Paratech University -- Official Hands-On Training

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – PORTSMOUTH, NH, USA

• Date: September 21-22, 2021
• Time: 8am to 4pm EST daily
• Location: Fire Station 2, 3010 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, USA
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paratech-university-portsmouth-nh-tickets-135733523623

» TRENCH PARATECH UNIVERSITY – HOWELL, MI, USA

• CLASS FULL: Join the Waitlist by clicking on the Registration Link.
• Date: September 29-30, 2021
• Time: 8am to 4pm EST daily
• Location: Operating Engineers Local 324, 275 E Highland Road, Howell, MI 48843, USA
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-paratech-trench-university-tickets-162592316997

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – ROGERS, AR, USA

• Date: October 2-3, 2021
• Time: 8am to 4pm EST daily
• Location: Rogers Fire Department Emergency Training Center, 3003 W Oak Street, Rogers, AR, 72758
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paratech-university-rogers-ar-tickets-164025449535

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – STAFFORD, VA, USA

• Date: October 11-12, 2021
• Time: 8am to 4pm EST daily
• Location: Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department, 1326 Courthouse Rd., Stafford, VA, 22554
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paratech-university-stafford-va-tickets-168731966855

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – ST. LOUIS, MO, USA

• CLASS FULL: Join the Waitlist by clicking on the Registration Link.
• Date: October 28-29, 2021
• Time: 8am to 4pm EST daily
• Location: West County EMS and Fire Station #2, 13790 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63021
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paratech-university-st-louis-mo-tickets-156101861871

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – VAUXHALL, AB, CANADA

• Date: June 1-2, 2022
• Time: 8am to 4pm MDT daily
• Location: Municipal of Taber Regional Fire Service Station 5 Vauxhall
  • PowerPoint Site: 935 – 1 Ave N, Vauxhall, AB T0K 2K0, Canada
  • Training Site: 162034 Township Road 132, Vauxhall, AB T0K 2K0, Canada
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paratech-university-vauxhall-ab-canada-tickets-163994659441

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PPE:
While on the training ground all participants must bring and wear full PPE. Full PPE is a helmet, eye protection, face mask, long sleeves, gloves, pants, and boots. Full bunker gear is not mandatory.

Training:
Paratech provides equipment, instructors and materials.

What are the hours of Paratech University?
Standard Paratech University start time is 8am. End time is 4pm.

Trench Paratech University start time is 7am. End time is 5pm.

Instructor:
Qualified Third-Party instructors conduct Paratech University training.

Will I receive continuing education credits?
Attendees who complete the Paratech University course will receive a Certificate of Participation from the Third-Party instructing company.

Attendees Responsibilities:
Each participant will be responsible for their hotel accommodations, transportation to and from the event, dinner costs and an attendance fee per person.

What does the Standard Paratech University include?

• Overview/Lecture
• 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

What does the Trench Paratech University include?

• Overview/Lecture
• Paratech Tool Lab
• Void Management Options Station
• Shoring a Trench “End Wall” Station
• Intersecting Trench Station

Registration Allotment:
Maximum 4 attendees per company.

Age Requirement: 18+

Payment:
Credit Cards are accepted for your $100 Standard Paratech University and $175 for Trench Paratech University attendance fee payment.

Food:
Donuts, Coffee, Water and Lunch are provided on both days of Paratech University. Dinner costs are not included in the attendance fee.

Terms & Conditions:

• Severe weather or other major events may impact our operations.
• Unfortunately, we will not be able to refund your fee in the event of a severe weather cancellation.
• In case of a cancellation due to force majeure you will receive a full refund.

COVID-19:

Due to the current pandemic, Paratech will have extra safety measures in place at our Paratech Universities.

There will be a wellness screening each morning at the Paratech Registration table where temperatures will be taken, and we will ask each attendee to let the Paratech representative know if they are experiencing any of the below symptoms.

• In the last 24-48 hours have you felt feverish or cough?
• Have you experienced shortness of breath or difficulty breathing?
• To the best of your knowledge, have you or anyone in your household come into close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19?

Masks are mandatory during registration, inside buildings, when within 15 feet of hot zone for each station and staging.  Masks can be removed to eat, drink and during breaks/lunches when social distancing can be maintained. At the registration table, Paratech will have disposable face masks available if you need one. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout Paratech University.

We ask that you please stay home if you have a fever, cough, are symptomatic, or have been around anyone with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis in the last 14 days.

If anyone attending the Paratech University refuses to have their temperature taken, refuses to wear a face mask or has a temperature of 100.4 or over you will be asked to exit the property. This is to ensure the safety of all attending Paratech University.

Wait List:

Paratech Universities have limited registration spots available. Maximum 4 attendees per company. If you would like more than 4 attendees from your department to attend the Paratech University, you can add additional personnel to our Wait List. The Wait List becomes available after registration is full. If a spot becomes available, you will be notified via email and have 1 day to secure that opening. If you do not secure the opening within 1 day, the opening will be released to the next person on the Wait List. To join the wait list, click on the registration link.