This course is designed to prepare emergency response personnel to perform rescue operations in trench and excavation emergencies of depths greater than 8 feet. Topics include identifying the construction, application, limitations, and removal of supplemental sheeting and shoring systems, manufactured trench boxes and isolation devices, adjusting protective systems based on digging operations and environmental conditions, evaluate existing and potential conditions, coordinating the use of heavy equipment, and patient management. The course is designed to meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, and also meets Chapter 11.4, Technician Level, of NFPA 1670 Standard Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents, as well as, Chapter 8, Trench Rescue of NFPA 1006, Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications.
Special requirements
- Students shall provide NFPA 1951 compliant garments, helmet, gloves, eye protection and footwear.
Prerequisites
- Introduction to Technical Rescue or Rope Rescue: Awareness/Operations
- Trench Rescue: Operations
Continuing education units (CEUs)
- EMS CEUS: EMT/Paramedic/Registered Nurse - Operations 16 hours
Host: Frontenac Fire Department 10555 Clayton Road St. Louis MO
Contact: Floyd Blake at 314-373-6513 or fblake@cityoffrontenac.org
Sessions: May 28-29, 2026 08:00-17:00 both days
Partners: Missouri Division of Fire Safety
Funding provided by the Division of Fire Safety (DFS) and the Missouri Fire Safety Education / Advisory Commission. State Funding sources include the DFS General Revenue (GR) Fire Training Fund and Fire Education Fund.
