Highway Incident Training: PTC EMS/Fire instructor Deena West talks with students in EMS and HVAC programs about what to expect when driving up on the scene of an accident. HVAC Instructor, Mike Beach says, “For my students, the fact is, if you’re in a profession that requires extensive travel in a vehicle to get from job to job, you’re more likely to witness an accident on the road.” While our programs certainly focus on knowledge and skills in the day to day work, life happens and being prepared for the unexpected is important. From keeping yourself out of danger (stay aware of your surroundings and watch both directions of traffic) to how to help someone in an accident (getting certified in CPR, carrying a basic first aid kit, and more) or alerting other drivers to avoid more accidents (turning on your hazards and flashing lights), there are things we can do before emergency personnel arrive on the scene.
