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Confined Space Rescue Technician

Scope/Overview:

Offers performance-based rescue training on a variety of confined space structures and scenarios. After practice with rope rigging, harnesses, SCBA, and necessary hardware, students perform team rescue missions on horizontal pipe, vertical vessels, wells and lift stations. Exceeds minimum requirements of OSHA 1910.146.

Special Features:

Hands-on training exercises.

Course Length:

24 hours

Prerequisite(s):

  • Rope Rescue Operations Part 1
  • Rope Rescue Operations Part 2
  • Students must be physically fit and able to work from heights above 20 feet.

Accredited Certification Level:

IFSAC accreditation pending

Standards Met:

NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, Chapters 5 & 9, 2003 edition. NFPA 1670, Standard for Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapters 4 & 7, 2004 edition.

Student Equipment:

NFPA compliant protective clothing.
 

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