Trench Rescue Operations & Technician Light to Medium Structural Collapse Trench Rescue Operations - 16 to 32 hours
This class covers the OSHA 1926 for working at excavations, the regulations for trench work and rescue, and basic trench rescue operations. The student will learn the types of trenches as well as types of collapses, hazards, and safely working in the trench rescue environment. The student will learn basic shoring techniques for different types of trenches.



Trench Rescue Technician - 40 to 60 hours
This class covers everything in the operations class as well as using various types of shoring. The student will learn to work in T trenches as well as L trenches, they will practice using wales for stabilization and conduct lifting and moving operations. This is an intensive practical application class.






Structural Collapse - 16 to 40 hours
This class covers the FEMA standard for structural collapse utilized by the USAR teams. This class teaches light to medium collapse covering residential construction, apartment complexes, town homes, light frame office buildings, strip malls, light brick, concrete and metal construction. Shoring techniques as well as search and rescue will be covered. Practical exercises will directly depend on structures available for training.





