Technical Rescue Training DVDs

Awareness level video training for NFPA 1670 and NFPA 1006.

• Confined space rescue
• Rope rescue
• Structural collapse
• Trench rescue
• Water rescue
• Wilderness rescue
• Vehicle and machinery rescue

Understanding Confined Spaces

Defines confined space and the hazards involved.

• Defines confined spaces and tells where they are likely to be found
• Discusses the hazards associated with a confined space, including flammable and explosive atmospheres, oxygen deficient and oxygen enriched atmospheres, toxic atmospheres and physical hazards
• Explains the difference between non-permit and permit spaces
• Lists the elements of a confined space permit
• Developing an entry plan
• Responsibilities of the entry supervisor, the entrant and the attendant
• Blinding and blanking; lockout/tagout
• Atmospheric testing and ventilation

Confined Space and the First Responder

Teaches the first responder, who typically is not trained or equipped to enter a confined space for rescue, how to deal with a confined space accident in a safe and effective manner.

• Communicating with the entrant
• Calling for help
• Potential hazards inside and outside of the confined space area
• Establishing a command post
• Ventilation
• Size-up issues
• Explosion proof and intrinsically safe equipment
• Methods of victim retrieval without entering the space
• The dangers of an unprepared rescue

Confined Space Technical Rescue

Designed for personnel at the Technician Level who may be required to enter a confined space for rescue purposes.

• Specialized equipment needed for a rescue team, including air monitoring instruments, protective clothing, specialized lighting, and retrieval systems
• Size-up issues
• Risk evaluation
• Entry procedures
• Rescue techniques
• Command and control activities

Trench & Excavation Rescue

For rescuers who are likely to respond to the scene of a trench or excavation collapse where there are trapped victims.

• What causes a collapse
• Collapse patterns
• Hazards at the collapse scene
• Size-up issues
• Sheeting and shoring
• Pre-entry safety measures
• Proper digging procedures
• Victim management
• The Incident Command System
• Soil classification systems
• Terminating the incident

Rapid Intervention Crew

Teaches about a unit made up of emergency responders trained in emergency scene rescue techniques.

• Mission of the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)
• OSHA’s 2 In/2 Out Rule
• Training requirements
• Duties of the RIC Officer
• Maintaining a pro-active stance
• Information gathering
• Equipment used
• Tactical worksheets
• Search ropes vs. charged hose lines