Confined Space Rescue Technician Qualification Course
Jackson County Rescue Squad
Sylva, North Carolina

March 19,20,21,26,27,28, 2010

Instructors: Trey Smith & Eric Stroud

**Candidates will need to download the study guides below PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE in order to be prepared for the written exams. PLEASE BRING THESE WITH YOU AS THEY WILL BE USED IN THE CLASS.**

 

IMPORTANT CERTIFICATION INFORMATION!!

This is a N.F.P.A. 1006/1670 Technician Level Course
*Students will not receive this qualification nor full N.C. Technical Rescuer qualification until the entire NC TR General, Haz-Mat Ops., and Medical Responder and one other Technician Level course has been successfully completed.

Course Overview

In an effort to promote an additional resource for technical rescue in Western, NC, we are pleased to announce the offering of the North Carolina Rescue Technician Confined Space Rescue Technician Specialty to those candidates who are fulfilling the requirements of NC Technical Rescuer.

This course is introduces students to the complex rescues involving areas that have restricted means of entry and egress. Skills taught throughout the course necessitate the student to have a working knowledge in hazardous materials, rope rigging, EMS, and NIMS. Material covered include pre-planning, hazardous materials refresher, rope rigging refresher, and rescue removal methods.

Attendance to all class sessions is required for certification, as well as, successful completion of written and practical assessment exams.

Cherokee Fire Department Class Photos February 2008

Click here to download the study guides.

Course Descriptions

The Schedule

Technical Rescuer; Confined Space Rescue Specialty Series
Location: Jackson Rescue Squad; Jackson Co., NC

Technician Level Courses:

Course #

Date

Hours

Times

TR-Confined Space Incident Planning FIP 5561

Friday, March 19, 2010

4

1800-2200

TR-Confined Space PPE FIP 5562

Saturday, March 20, 2010

6

0800-1500

TR-Confined Space Rescue Equipment FIP 5563

Saturday, March 20, 2010

4

1500-1900

TR-Confined Space Rescue Equipment FIP 5563

Sunday, March 21, 2010

3

0900-1200

TR-Confined Space Hazard Control FIP 5564

Sunday, March 21, 2010

6

1300-1900

TR-Confined Space Anchor Systems

FIP 5566

Friday, March 26, 2010

4

1800-2200

TR-Confined Space Anchor Systems

FIP 5566

Saturday, March 27, 2010

5

0800-1300

TR-  Ropes Mechanical Advantages FIP  5565

Saturday, March 27, 2010

5

1400-1900

TR- Victim Removal FIP 5567

Sunday, March 28, 2010

6

0800-1500

Tests

      1600-1900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confined Space Rescue Technician Qualification Course
 

TR Confined Space Rescue Courses & Hours

TR Confined Space Rescue Course Descriptions

TR Confined Space Rescue Study Guides/Lesson Plans

Cherokee Fire Department Class Photos February 2008

 


IMPORTANT CERTIFICATION INFORMATION!!

This is a N.F.P.A. 1006/1670 Technician Level Course
*Students will not receive this qualification nor full N.C. Technical Rescuer qualification until the entire NC TR General, Haz-Mat Ops., and Medical Responder and one other Technician Level course has been successfully completed.

 

TR-Confined Space Courses: (FIP 5800 Series)

Confined Space Course Descriptions (FIP 5560 Series)

Course ID Course Description
FIP5561 Confined Space; Incident Planning
As with all forms of technical rescue, management of such technical incidents require an element of pre-planning that will aid rescuers in understanding the operations of facilities that have confined spaces. emphasis is placed upon understanding permitting procedures needed for entry, hazard analysis and OSHA standards that effect confined space rescue teams.
FIP5562 Confined Space; Personal Protective Equipment
This course addresses the components of of the rescuers ensemble and the operational limitations and operations of their equipment.
FIP5563

Confined Space; Rescue Equipment
This course introduces the student to the specialized rescue equipment needed to perform confined spaces. Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus, respirators, breathing systems are reviewed.

FIP5564 Confined Space; Hazard Control
Within this course, students are introduced to the multitude of hazards which exist throughout confined space entries which includes an in-depth discussion on hazardous materials, lockingout and tagging out energy sources, block and bleeding  piping systems and more.
FIP5565 Confined Space; Mechanical Advantage Systems
Students gain extensive knowledge on moving patients, equipment, and heavy objects through the use of various mechanical advantage systems. Students will gain a perspective of various philosophies of mechanical advantage including simple, compound, complex, and T systems.
FIP5566 Confined Space; Anchor Systems
Students re-learn various natural and artificial anchoring systems used to support various types of rope systems. Course work includes constructing single & multi-point anchors, steadfast picket systems, improvised ladder rescue rigging operations, and extensive timber rigging operations.
FIP5567 Confined Space; Victim Removal
Within this course, students learn various patient packaging techniques through the implementation of scenario based operations.

Confined Space Course Study Guides/ Lesson Plans


 

Training locations may vary so students will need to provide their own transportation.


Equipment

Students will need to bring them to class:

  • Note taking materials

  • OSFM study guides.

  • Long sleeve Coveralls, jumpsuit, or flight suit

  • Eye Protection

  • Air Purified Respirator for dust (Home Depot or Lowes has them in the safety equipment section)

  • Work gloves suitable for rope rigging

  • ANSI Z89/OSHA approved Rescue helmet w/ chin strap (No firefighting helmets)

  • Work Boots

  • Class II or III Rescue Harness (No sport climbing harnesses permitted)


Cost:

In-State resident public safety officials:  No Charge/ Free

Out of State resident public safety officials: $60 per course

Lodging:

Click here to view lodging arrangements for the Cherokee, NC area

Meals:
Meals, snacks, and travel are at the expense of each student. There will be breaks for meals throughout the course.

Questions???

Contact Instructor Trey Smith at tsmith@rescuenc.com if you have any questions. Or you can reach him at 704-507-6152.

Instructor Contact Info




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