Trench Rescue (May 13-15, 2024)
Time & Location
May 13, 2024, 8:00 AM – May 15, 2024, 5:00 PM
Fremont Training Tower, 7200 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Guests
About the Event
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This three day (24 hour) course will take you from classroom discussion to working safely and efficiently in a trench rescue environment. This hands-on training program will cover topics that include: Trench and Excavation Regulations, Understanding Soil, Trench Configurations, Trench Hazards, Rescue Team Preparation, Incident Response, Initial On Scene and Pre-Entry Operations, Shoring Systems and Components, Installation of Shoring Systems, Victim Rescue and Recovery and Incident Termination.
Student Requirements: Students are required to bring the following equipment to class every day.
- Fire department helmet or rescue helmet
- Rope rescue or fire department gloves
- Long pants or coveralls – NO SHORTS
- Steel toed and shanked safety boots
- Long sleeve shirts ONLY
Optional Equipment:
- Water
- Sun screen
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Rescue Systems 1 (2009) and Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations (LARRO) OR Rescue Systems 1 (prior to 2009)
Total Cost: $750
(Course Tuition $675 + Mandatory SFT Fee $75)