Trench Rescue Training

This class is being held in association with the Sierra Vista, AZ Fire Department. The five-day course reflects the NFPA guidelines (1670-2004) for Technician Level training.

This trench rescue training meets the requirements of OSHA regulations and provides students with an in-depth understanding of trench rescue and safety including signs and causes of cave-ins, soil mechanics, soil testing, safety planning, rescue planning, and patient retrieval.

For locations that require less training, we also offer a basic skills class.

 

TRENCH RESCUE TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE

• Welcome and Pre-Test
• General Safety Requirements
• Introduction to Trench Rescue
• Anatomy of a Collapse
• Types of Collapses
• Factors That Contribute To Cave-ins
• Soil Classification
• Type A, B and C Soils
• Unconfined Compressive Strength
• Protective Systems
• Traditional Protection Systems
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic
• Timber
• Trench Safety Planning
• Liabilities/Responsibilities
• Trench Rescue Pre-Plan
• Written Program Elements
• Patient Care
• Crush Injuries
• Patient Retrieval