Trench Technician

Course Description

NIPSTA’s Trench Rescue Technician program is designed to meet basic knowledge and skills needed to perform trench collapse rescue at the NFPA 1006 & 1670 Technician Level-II. This program also meets the requirements outlined by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal “OSFM”. Students will be prepared to operate as a member of a regional team capable of responding to statewide emergencies where Trench Collapse Rescue may be needed. This is a 40 hour class.

Students will be building on their trench rescue skills learned during Trench Rescue Operations. Students will be performing hands-on evolutions on more advanced skills such as “L” trench operations, “T” trench operations, load lifting techniques and more.

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