FLUSAR TRENCH RESCUE TECHNICIAN LEVEL
0900-1800 (16 HRS)
FEE: $164.00
LL000190 29AA April 12-13, 2012
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION APPLICATION
FAX COMPLETED REGISTRATION APPLICATION TO 754.321.1302
or
BRING COMPLETED REGISTRATION APPLICATION TO THE BROWARD FIRE ACADEMY, M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:
This 16 hour training program is designed for all emergency response personnel and excavation underground utility workers. This course is the most advanced level of training outlined in the NFPA 1670 and 1006 Standards. This course is designed for emergency rescue personnel responsible for rescue and recovery operations in more complex environments. Students will work in intersecting “T” and “L” Trenches as well as trenches greater than 8’ feet in depth. This course meets or exceeds the general requirements of NFPA 1670 “Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents,” Trench Rescue Technician Level.
This is a physical and mentally demanding program that emphasizes scene management, safety and teamwork. Performances of all required practical skills as outlined in NFPA 1006 "Trench & Excavation Rescue" Technician Level are necessary in order to receive a certificate.
This curriculum includes:
*Identify, construct, apply and understand the limitations and removal of manufactured protective systems.
*Procedures for monitoring the atmosphere in all parts of the trench to be entered for oxygen content, LEL and toxicity.
*Identify, construct, apply and understand the limitations of supplemental sheeting and shoring systems.
*Procedures for adjustment of protective systems based on digging and environmental conditions.
*Procedures for de-watering applications.
*Procedures for rigging and placement of shoring systems for intersecting "T" and "L" trenches.
*Procedures for rigging and placement of isolation systems.
*Implement procedures for assessing mechanisms of entrapment and methods of victim removal.
*Lifting loads and coordinating the use of heavy equipment
*Advanced techniques to perform patient extrication.
All equipment is provided. Students are required to provide their own helmets, gloves, steel toe boots, and safety glasses or goggles. Personal equipment must comply with NFPA and ANSI.
TEXT: Trench & Excavation Rescue Training Manual (Provided)
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 24 APPLICANTS