Paratech University -- Official Hands-On Training

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – ROCKFORD, IL, USA

• Date: October 13-14, 2020
• Time: 8am to 4pm
• Location: Cherry Valley Fire Department Station 2, 4919 Blackhawk Road, Rockford, IL 61109  
• Information Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=wte6cmcab&oeidk=a07eh9bmnad6f1894eb
• CLASS FULL

» PARATECH TRENCH UNIVERSITY – HOWELL, MI, USA

• Date: October 28-29, 2020
• Time: 7am to 5pm
• Location: Classroom – Howell FD, 1211 W Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843Paratech University Hands On Training – Operating Engineers Local, 324 275 E Highland Road, Howell, MI 48843
• Information Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=wte6cmcab&oeidk=a07egzl9hpl5fa70cae
• CLASS FULL

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – JACKSON, MS, USA

• Date: November 7-8, 2020
• Time: 8am to 4pm
• Location: Mississippi Fire Academy, #1 Fire Academy USA, Jackson, MS 39208, USA
• Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=wte6cmcab&oeidk=a07eh7grg5xc34b1e50
• CLASS FULL

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – BOISE, ID, USA

• Date: April 7-8, 2021
• Time: 8am to 4pm
• Location: Boise Fire Department Training Center, 12142 Joplin Road, Boise, ID 83714, USA
• Registration Coming Soon

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – DEUTSCHLAND

• Date: July 6-7, 2021
• Time: 8am to 4pm
• Location: Feuerwehr Rodgau , Feuerwache Süd, Hainburgstraße 60, Rodgau 63110, Germany
• Registration Coming Soon

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – DEUTSCHLAND

• Date: July 8-9, 2021
• Time: 8am to 4pm
• Location: Feuerwehr Rodgau , Feuerwache Süd, Hainburgstraße 60, Rodgau 63110, Germany
• Registration Coming Soon

» PARATECH UNIVERSITY – VAUXHALL, ALBERTA, CANADA

• Date: Postponed
• Time: 8am to 4pm
• Location: Municipal of Taber Regional Fire Service Station 5 Vauxhall, AB T0K 2K0, Canada / PowerPoint Site: 935 – 1 Ave N  / Training Site: 162034 Township Road 132  
• Registration Coming Soon

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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, 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 of 50.00 per person.

What does the Standard Paratech University include?

• Overview/Lecture
• 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

What does the Trench Paratech University include?

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

Registration Allotment:
Maximum 4 attendees per company.

Payment:
Payment: Credit Cards are accepted for your $50 Standard Paratech University and $175 for Trench Paratech University 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