Introductory and Basic Technical Rope Rescue Class
Confined Space Awareness Training - 1 hour
Confined Space Rescue Operations - 8 hours
Confined Space Rescue - 40 hoursResponse to Elevator Incidents & Emergencies - 40 hours
Basic Technical Rope Rescue - 32 hours
Rescue Tech: Response to Terrorism - 40 hoursTrench Safety Operations - 16 hours
Trench Rescue - 40 hours
Brief explanation of CFR 1910.146 / OSHA. Interactive definitions of confined spaces vs. permit required confined spaces. Emphasis on needing additional specialized training before making confined space entries for any reason. Discussed potential hazards in confined spaces. Showed slides with wide variety of examples of small and large confined spaces. Explained the need for special safety measures to be followed, such as, atmospheric monitoring, the presence of an attendant during all confined space entries, labeling of the space, etc. Call someone else to help if you become aware of an emergency within a confined space. Do not enter to offer assistance. Video shown to reinforce classroom material. "Confined Spaces, Deadly Spaces."
Confined Space Operations - 8 hours
Explanation of CFR 1910.146 / OSHA. Interactive definitions of confined spaces vs. permit required confined spaces. Discuss potential hazards in confined spaces. Show examples of appropriate personal protective equipment. Explanation of atmospheric monitoring & ventilation requirements & protocols with hands on practice with atmospheric monitor. Material Safety Data Sheets, confined space entry permits, special permit for performing work that has a potential source of ignition. Discuss responsibilities of entry supervisor, attendant and entrant. Point out safety precautions unique to confined space entry (posting of permit, work area and point of entry secured, accountability of personnel & equipment, retrieval lines, etc.). Discussion about what to do if an emergency occurs and who conducts entry rescue vs. non-entry rescue. Hands-on instruction of knots, harnesses, mechanical advantage and basic hauling / lowering system. Remainder of class, hands-on practice in completing a confined space entry permit and then making or simulating a safe entry, followed by a non-entry rescue.
Confined Space Rescue - 40 hours
Hands-on training in actual confined space sites. OSHA 1910.146 as a foundation. Unique safety considerations. Atmospheric monitoring, basic lowering and hauling systems, patient packaging, personal protective equipment in rescue, etc.
Response to Elevator Incidents & Emergencies
Taught by true experts in both the elevator industry and fire/rescue, our instructors present a very informative, challenging course in management of elevator incidents. The focus is on trying to avoid making your response tactics from becoming responsible for escalating an incident to a true elevator emergency! Years of experience have enabled the instructors to gather numerous classroom props, in addition to, first-hand accounts of various types of incidents. The course includes terminology, elevator mechanics, safety devices, lock-out / tag-out procedures, elevator doors, technical rope skills, removing passengers, safe use of elevators during high-rise fire operations and more. Participants will experience hands-on rescue evolutions in actual elevators.
Basic Technical Rope Rescue - 32 hours
Basic concepts and applications of rope rescue. Rescue equipment, personnel, safety, knots, hitches, personal protective equipment, commonly used hauling, lowering and belay systems. Basic patient packaging. Plenty of hands-on time.
Rescue Tech: Response to Terrorism - 40 hours
This course is designed to provide new perspectives & applications in technical rope rescue. Tactical approaches to terrorism as they relate to rescue will also be incorporated. Instructors from both law enforcement & the fire service. Perform rigorous evolutions in Texas Stadium, Irving, Texas + other challenging sites. Prerequisite - must have solid knowledge & skills in basic technical rope systems. 40 hours
Enrollment Limited
Trench Safety Operations -16 hours
OSHA compliance. Basic safety concepts unique to working near and/or in trenches. Trench equipment, personnel, personal protective equipment, atmospheric monitoring, shoring, etc. Hands-on portion of the class includes preparing an actual trench for safe work conditions.
Trench Rescue - 40 hrs.
Train in actual trench with varying configurations. Course includes hazard assessment, scene safety, manufactured shoring, basic technical rope as it can be utilized in trench rescues, patient packing and more.
Urban Rescue in the Wilderness - 50 hours
Join us at beautiful Lake Tenkiller, Oklahoma - approximately 4 hours north of the Dallas / Fort Worth area or 1 1/2 hours east of Tulsa. Versatile technical rope rescue techniques applied to the non-urban setting. Off-set systems so as to traverse around and across multiple obstacles. This hands-on experience can certainly be applied in urban/industrial settings, as well. Instruction & evolutions include patient packaging in austere settings, environmental considerations for rescuers and patients, working with law enforcement, canine assets, map and compass, night evolution and much more. Cabin or camping facilities available. Friday night team dinner and awards included.
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