Confined Space Rescue – Technician

This 16-hour course is designed to train the student in the skills required for safe operations during confined space rescues. Skills for this program of instruction are drawn out of the requirements found in in the most current editions of NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670. Students will receive instruction on the fundamentals of confined space rescue in both classroom and practical settings, including scenario-based instruction.

Skills taught include:

• Equipment Selection & Inspection
• Incident Size-Up & Victim Management
• Equipment Safety Factors & Maintenance
• Equipment Selection & Inspection
• Atmospheric Monitoring
• Supplied Air Breathing Systems
• Communication Systems
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Preplanning of Confined Spaces
• Managing Rescue Operations
• Hazard Control
• OSHA requirements

Prerequisite Requirements:
Training to the confined space rescue operations level as described in NFPA 1006 is required for registration in this program of instruction.