Paratech University -- Official Hands-On Training
Paratech University is a two day hands-on event containing the most current heavy lifting, shifting, stabilizing and building shoring techniques.
Paratech University is a two day hands-on event containing the most current heavy lifting, shifting, stabilizing and building shoring techniques.
Events feature product training with Paratech equipment coordinated by Paratech and a certified training organization.
Browse & Register for Upcoming Universities:
» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – BUCKNER, KY, USA
- Date: August 5-6, 2020
- Location: Oldham County Fire Training, 3711 West Highway 146, Buckner, KY 40010
- Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=wte6cmcab&oeidk=a07eh695s3dc89be420
» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – HARRISBURG, PA, USA
- Date: September 23-24, 2020
- Location: Shumaker Public Safety Center, Harrisburg Area Community College, 1 HACC Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110
- Information Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=wte6cmcab&oeidk=a07eh6pyzmhfcde20d8
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» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – VAUXHALL, ALBERTA, CANADA
October 7-8, 2020 / 8am to 4pm
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» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – JACKSON, MS, USA
November 7-8, 2020
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» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – BOISE, ID, USA
April 7-8, 2021 / 8am to 4pm
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» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – DEUTSCHLAND
July 6-7, 2021 / 8am to 4pm
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» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – DEUTSCHLAND
July 8-9, 2021 / 8am to 4pm
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Frequently Asked Questions
PPE:
While on the training ground all participants must bring and wear full PPE. Full PPE is a helmet, eye protection, 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?
Start time is 8am. End time is 4pm.
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 of 50.00 per person.
What does Paratech University include?
- Paratech Tool Lab
- Heavy Vehicle Lifting & Stabilization Station: using Rescue Struts & Hydraulic Struts
- Building Shoring Station: using Rakers, Flying Rakers and Woodless Raker Systems
- Air Bag Heavy Lifting Station: using Maxiforce® and Multiforce Air Lifting Bags
- Rigging Station: using Monopod and Bipod
- Final Exercise: Putting it all together using skills learned to move heavy objects
Registration Allotment:
Maximum 4 attendees per company.
Payment:
Payment: Credit Cards are accepted for your $50 attendance fee payment. At the end of this registration process, you will be directed to PayPal to make your credit card payment. If you do not wish to pay by PayPal, at the bottom of the payment screen click the box that says “Pay with Debit or Credit Card”.
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.
Wait List:
Paratech Universities have limited space available. Maximum 4 attendees per company. If you need more spots, you can add additional people to our Wait List. Adding your name to our Wait List will put you in line to be notified if any spots that open up in this Paratech University and it will notify you of any future Paratech Universities that comes to your area. The link for our Wait List is online here
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Legendary Reliability™
across all fields
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Air Lifting Bags
Paratech is the industry leader in Air Lifting Bags with top quality traditional flat bags while also leading the way with entirely new innovative designs. Paratech Air Lifting Bags are made of the highest quality materials to provide peak performance and with dozens of 'ease of use' design choices.
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Forcible Entry Tools
For more than 50 years Paratech has set the standard for high quality heavy-duty forcible entry tools. These tools are designed to pry, pound, puncture, twist and cut open or remove all types of barriers between emergency personnel and the life they are saving. From our popular full line of Hooligan Tools to our powerful Percussive Rescue Tool (PRT), to our compact & versatile Pry-Axe, Paratech has led the way in design and manufacturing of dependable and unstoppable forcible entry tools.
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High Angle and Rope
Paratech Pod Systems (Tri, Bi and Mono) are the strongest high angle systems available. All kits come with a carrying case and all of the bases needed. Use AcmeThread or LongShore Struts and Extenstions to create a system for your desired length. Paratech's elevator rescue equipment can lock down an elevator car or securely attach to an elevator entry door casing for rope rescue down the elevator shaft.
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Impact Tools
From breaking concrete to cutting the remains of a melted tanker shell apart, Paratech delivers the punch.
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Maritime Damage Control
The Paratech Damage Control System (DCS) brings maritime damage control shoring into the 21st century. Speed, strength, flexibility and capability are the hallmarks of Paratech’s DCS . Everything about the system has been designed to simplify the difficult task of damage control shoring and improve response time.
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Rescue Trailers
The Special Mission Tender (SMT) is a rescue response trailer containing equipment packages for Trench Rescue, USAR or both. It's a one-stop-shop for everything you need for rescue, organized for quick mobile response.
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Structural Shoring
Paratech's Rescue Support Systems for Structural Collapse consists of a full array of vertical shoring equipment and raker shores. With the Absolute Raker, Paratech has the only fully mechanical raker shore available. Absolutely no wood is needed for cross-bracing. Standard Rakers (with wood cross-bracing) are still available as well as upgrade kits, Expansion Kits, and Flying Raker Kits. Urban Search and Rescue Teams around the world rely on the strength and simplicity of Paratech's Structural Shoring equipment to successfully accomplish rescues safely and efficiently.
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Trench Shoring
Paratech offers void fill cushions, pneumatic control equipment and shoring struts for trench rescue. Paratech's strut systems are unrivaled in strength and simplicity, making them perfect for trench rescue scenarios.
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Vehicle Stabilization
Vehicle stabilization is the first step in extrication. Paratech offers a wide range of stabilization solutions from passenger cars to fully loaded tractor trailers and even locomotives.
