FRC-FRC7003 - Technical Rescue Confined Space Rescue Series1

Course Description

This Technical Rescuer (TR) Confined Space Rescue series will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 7 (Confined Space Rescue) of NFPA 1006-2021 edition: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details.

Course Outline

 This program is intended to provide participants with advanced information for confined space responses plus hands-on practice using their department’s rescue equipment in confined spaces within the fire departments response area. Topics include confined space regulations and standards, PPE, monitoring and detection devices, ventilation techniques and retrieval systems. During this course, participants learn how pre-incident planning can help responders prepare for confined space rescue incidents and how to conduct a pre-plan. Case histories are included to illustrate hazards and hazard control; hands-on demonstrations and scenarios are included to help teach specific rescue skills using ventilation equipment, rescue equipment, as well as isolation and decontamination techniques using designated confined spaces in the response area of the fire department. 

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:  • Discuss confined space regulations • Perform pre-incident planning as well as discuss the importance of pre-incident planning • Monitor hazardous atmospheres • Discuss the health and safety issues related to the hazards of confined spaces (e.g., toxic, flammable, asphyxiating atmospheres) • Use ventilation devices, rescue equipment and personal protective equipment • Perform advanced procedures for rescue, communication and decontamination in a confined space rescue • Use SARs to perform an advanced rescue of a victim • Participate in advanced rescue scenarios at actual confined spaces using the skills learned in the class