NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to attend the Orientation call?
Attending the Orientation call is required and is available every Tuesday or by appointment. The call covers everything you need to know to host an event with pictures of past events. - Who attends the Orientation call?
Anyone at the event location is welcome to attend. The Orientation Call is on GoTo meeting and lasts about 40 minutes. - Who teaches the class?
An instructor from HURST Jaws of Life or Genesis Rescue Systems provide the classroom information and conduct the hands-on cutting instruction. - How do I pick the date for my event?
After attending the Orientation call, an instructor will be assigned. The instructor and host determine the event date. Event dates must be made 60 days in advance. - Who provides the late model cars?
The NABC has a relationship with multiple auto insurers and makes the arrangements for the cars to be donated. Typically four cars are provided with a maximum class of 40 First Responders. - Who invites the First Responders?
The host is welcome to invite first responders but the instructor is the primary person to invite first responders because of their relationship with local fire departments. - How long is the event?
Weeknight events are from 5pm to 8:30pm, Saturday events are 9am to Noon. - What expenses can I expect?
The host is responsible for having the vehicles towed from the insurance salvage yard to the event location. Food and water for the event (details covered in the Orientation call).
- Can I invite spectators?
Yes. Spectators do not attend the one hour classroom segment but everyone is welcome to observe the first responders cutting the cars. - Who handles the media invites?
The host is welcome to contact the media. In addition, the NABC helps create and distribute a Press Release Alert before the event and a Post Press Release after the event. - What happens to the cars after the event?
Unless the host has made other arrangements, cars are picked up by 800 Charity Cars for no charge. - Am I limited to how many events I do a year?
No.
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Auto extrication presents increasingly complex rescue challenges to first responders. These new challenges include stronger and stronger ultra high-strength steels, more pressurized airbag cylinders, and more hybrid and electric vehicles on the road. It’s critical that first responders train on new model vehicles that are not always easy to acquire. the NABC F.R.E.E.™ Program presents an excellent opportunity to do just that.
Mike CanonDirector of Rescue Sales for Hurst Jaws of Life 
Genesis Rescue Systems focuses on offering and participating in programs that help first responders stay safe and save lives. With a strong focus on research and development along with engineering, we achieve a goal of producing an entire line of equipment that is ergonomically friendly, quick to deploy and easy for rescuers to do their job. Assisting the National Auto Body Council® with their NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program is a good fit for Genesis and a win-win for all stakeholders, rescue personnel [and] even more importantly, crash victims.
Shelby HowellAdministrator of Training, Genesis Rescue Systems 
State Farm is proud to support the NABC F.R.E.E.™ program that will help prepare our first responders to handle the emergency situations they’ll face. We make it our business to help build safer, stronger and better educated communities.
Kevin GambleState Farm Community and Media Relations 
First responders such as firemen require the most current vehicle information to be effective and save lives at the scene of an accident. The course we delivered with the NABC F.R.E.E.™ helps keep these individuals up to date, which is more important than ever given the rapid onslaught of advancements in vehicle design.
Stacy TuckTuck’s Collision 
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