This course is designed to prepare emergency response personnel to initiate rescue operations in nonintersecting trench and excavation emergencies of depths less than 8’. Topics include recognition of the unique hazards associated with trench or excavation emergencies and how to mitigate them with the use of proper resources, scene safety and size-up, identification of collapse patterns, reasons for collapse and potential for secondary collapse, identification of probable victim location and survivability, identification of soil types, and shielding, sloping and benching systems. Students will participate practical exercises in a simulated trench collapse. This class meets requirements of Awareness and Operations Level, of NFPA 1670, Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents, 2017 edition and NFPA 1006 Chapters 12.1 & 12.2, 2021 edition.
Special requirements
- Students shall provide NFPA 1951 compliant garments, helmet, gloves, eye protection and footwear.
Prerequisites
Host requirements
- Classroom with seating for up to 30 participants and computer and data projector access
- Backhoe with operator
- Location for digging trenches
- For detailed information on host requirements, contact MU FRTI.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
- EMS: EMT/Paramedic/Registered Nurse - Operations 16 hours