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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE (24 HOURS) TC/IS

Approved for 1 hour of EMS CEUs

PURPOSE: This course is designed to prepare fire, rescue and ambulance personnel to safely enter into, treat and
remove victims from Confined Space areas.
CONTENT: “Hands-on-Training” to include raising and lowering of rescuer and victims in the confined space settings,
through the use of ropes, rigging equipment, harness assemblies and tripods. Evolutions include the use of air
monitoring, in-line breathing and first aid equipment. Practical evolutions utilizing “The Rescue Team Concept” will
consist of horizontal and vertical rescue, underground rescue, and tank rescue. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 will serve as a
guideline.
AUDIENCE: This course is designed for fire, rescue and EMS personnel who may be required as a member of a rescue
team to perform in a confined space.
PREREQUISITES: Basic Firefighting Skills and 16 years of age
CLASS LIMIT: Minimum of 8

Maximum of 24 students
TUITION PER STUDENT:
$250 In-State Fire Companies
$500 Out-of-State Fire Companies
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Confined Space Rescue Equipment refer to Page 11

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