Statewide WMD Response: Trench Rescue Technician.pdf

Program of InstructionCourse SyllabusCourse Title: Statewide WMD Response: Trench Rescue TechnicianCourse Duration: 40 HoursProgram: Technical Rescue ProgramLevel of Training: TechnicianCourse Prerequisites: Statewide WMD Response: Technical RescueAwareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Rope Rescue Operations,Confined Space Rescue Operations, Trench Rescue Operations and RopeRescue Technician.Course Description: The scope of this course is to prepare local responders tooperate as a local member of a regional team within the NIMS at a CBRNE(Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive) WMD Event requiringstatewide response that has resulted in the need for a deep intersecting trenchrescue. The Trench Rescue Technician course has been designed in accordancewith NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications.This course pertains to trench rescues involving injured or entrapped persons.The class covers the federal and state regulations, use of specialized equipmentfor atmospheric monitoring, emergency shoring systems, victim excavation, andemployment of rescuer constructed retrieval systems. Special emphasis will begiven to rescuer safety and scene evolutions involving various trench rescueproblems.

Course Content:Module: 1Title: Trench HazardsTerminal Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this module, the student will summarize the hazardsassociated with a trench rescue incident.Module: 2Title: Trench Rescue Safe Operating TechniquesTerminal Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this module, the student will identify safe operatingtechniques for trench Technician response.Module: 3Title: Trench Rescue EquipmentTerminal Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this module, the student will identify the equipment used fortrench Technician response.Module: 4Title: Trench Technician Shoring ConceptsTerminal Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this module, the student will implement advanced shoringprocedures.Module: 5Title: Trench Rescue WMDTerminal Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this module, the student will summarize the considerations ata WMD incident.Evaluation Strategy:Written and practical skill testing is conducted at the completion of the course. Inaddition, simulated rescue evolutions involving various rescue problems areconducted throughout the course.

Class ScheduleDay 1Module 1: Trench HazardsModule 2: Trench Rescue Safe Operating TechniquesModule 3: Trench Rescue EquipmentModule 4: Trench Technician Shoring Concepts30 min30 min1 hour2 hoursLunchDrill: Tabulated Data ExerciseDrill: Wooden Models - build L and T trenchesModule 5: Trench Rescue WMDDrill: Equipment review1 hour1 hour30 min1.5 hours________________________________________________________________Day 2Ladder Jib Station/Vac Truck DemoDeep Wall Trench2 hours2 hoursLunchContinue Deep Wall Trench4 hours_______________________________________________________________Day 3Start Time: depends on previous days progress and weather conditionsT TrenchL Trench Method 1(Night Drill)4 hours5 hours

Day 4 – Individual Student EvaluationsL – Trench Method 2L -- Trench Method 34 hours4 hours________________________________________________________________Day 5Final Written ExamFinal PracticalCleanup Equipment1 hour5 hours1 hour