Training

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has developed a standard for Motorsports Safety. NFPA 610 is scheduled to be adopted July 2003. Our training classes are based on the following standards, and can also be found in entirety HERE.

610 Motorsports Safety Awareness:

The awareness level is the basis for all track safety. It familiarizes officials with the area of the venue for which they are responsible, as well as possible hazards which may occur in that area. They will be instructed in the difference between safety hazards and emergency incidents, how to protect themselves from hazards, and what is expected from them in an emergency. Awareness level training also includes emergency notification procedures and the officials role in the overall Emergency Action Plan (EAP). This level is not intended for those who are required to take an aggressive role in emergency operations and response.

Operations level training is a must for all on-course officials including flaggers, marshals, communicators, and other responders who may be required to act in event of an emergency. This training includes the awareness level as well as helping responders determine proper personal protective equipment (PPE) required to safely perform their assigned duties. They will also learn proper use of fire extinguishers, victim assistance and rescue, and basic equipment operations. This will allow the responder to function within the Incident Management System (IMS). This level is appropriate for pre-grid, re-entry, medical personnel, recovery specialists, security or any other personnel who may respond to an incident.

Technician level Training includes both awareness and operations level training and increases the responders involvement in many aspects. They are trained not only to act in the EAP but to implement and monitor the sections for which they are responsible. Additional operational procedures covered include additional fire suppression techniques, vehicle extrication techniques, hazard control and mitigation, and basic emergency medical assessment. Technicians will be able to identify an incident, respond, and return the track to normal operations. This is the basic training requirement for all on-track emergency crew personnel.

Specialists include awareness and operations level training and denotes a specific field of expertise. This can be applied to doctors, nurses, haz-mat specialists, or other motorsports related professionals that may respond in time of emergency.

Command level training is learned through years of training and experience. This level of training is responsible for all aspects of emergency response and safety for the event. This is the person who develops the EAP, usually assumes Incident Command (IC), and facilitates outside resources and cotacts prior to the event.

For most people, one of the most frightening experiences they can endure is a fire. In these situations, it is imperative to have trained rescuers experienced in the various methods of fire suppression. We will train your workers how to recognize the various types of fire, liquid fuel, solid fuel, vegetation, etc, and what extinguishment methods work best. With hands on training using fire extinguishers, hose lines, and other resources, your responders will be safer and more confident in their abilities.

In motorsports, there are various types of crashes that can occur: rollovers, T-bones, wall impacts and a myriad of others. All of these situations are potentially life threatening to drivers, workers, and spectators. With vehicle accidents, comes the necessity for extrication. Extrication requires continuous training and preparation to be effective. SFR will introduce your personnel to the different methods of extrication using power and hand tools, and reinforce the medical and safety hazards that must be accounted for while working.

Throughout our motorsports experiences, we at SFR have noticed one critical point of breakdown. Radio communications are a critical part of any event, yet they are the least trained for aspect. Typically, radios are handed out with the notion that the users will know how to operate them. Radio communication is a skill, just like any other endeavor in emergency response. This skill takes time and practice to learn. Our training will teach proper technique, language, and operation of emergency radios.

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has developed a standard for Motorsports Safety. NFPA 610 is scheduled to be adopted July 2003. Our training classes are based on the following standards, and can also be found in entirety HERE.

610 Motorsports Safety Awareness:

610 Motorsports Safety Operations:

610 Motorsports Safety Technician Level:

610 Motorsports Safety Specialist Level:

610 Motorsports Safety Command Level:

Fire Suppression:

Vehicle Extrication:

Communications: