Rescue Technician: Confined Space
A
certification course
accredited by the Pro Board.
Meets the requirements of the confined space rescue chapter of NFPA
1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, 2003
edition.
See the course syllabus.
Designed for
both fire department personnel and private industry this course provides
responders with a comprehensive understanding of accidents involving a
confined space. This course teaches the responder how to recognize the
hazard, access the victim, stabilize the victim and the proper procedures
for retrieval. Practical and classroom sessions focus on the three primary
hazards associated with confined space rescue: physical, atmospheric, and
physiological. Realistic training evolutions using the latest in equipment
and techniques assure student retention of this material.
Performance Evaluation Skills
Testing is required for this course.
Note:
This is a very physically demanding
course which requires you to be in good physical condition.
Special Equipment Required:
NFPA compliant full
turnout gear with SCBA, steel toed shoes or boots, hard hat, fire helmet, PASS device, gloves,
coveralls, knee pads, and elbow pads (optional)
Students will not be allowed to participate in training without all safety
equipment.
Dates scheduled:
May 27-30, 2008
September 2-5, 2008
Course Hours: 32
Course Fee: $295.00 In-State; $495.00 Out-of-State/Industrial
Prerequisite: Candidate
must be Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter or Certified Fire Fighter I
or have documented proof of
Hazardous Materials
Awareness & Operational training;
and Introduction to Technical Rescue; and must have completed an EMT: Basic
course.
A
Statement of Having Prerequisite
Form is required when registering
 1/9/06
Reference Text Required: Mosby's Confined Space and Structural Rope Rescue,
1st edition,
available from the
Shelton State
Bookstore at 1-800-538-0762.
NOTE:
Due to the rigors of the certification exam, students are strongly
encouraged to purchase and begin reading the assigned text(s) before classes
commence.
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