Confined Space Rescue Awareness and Operations


Confined Space Rescue Awareness and Operations : 40.00 Hours

Course Description

The scope of this course is to prepare local responders to operate as a local member of a regional team within the NIMS that has resulted in the need for an Operations-level, Permit-required confined space rescue. The Confined Space Rescue Awareness and Operations course has been designed in accordance with NFPA Standards. The class covers the federal and state regulations; the use of specialized equipment for atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, and isolation; SCBA use inside a confined space; and employment of rescuer-constructed retrieval systems. Special emphasis will be given to rescuer safety, scene management, patient care and movement utilizing full-body patient immobilization, and the construction and operation of retrieval systems. Simulated rescue evolutions involving various rescue problems will be conducted.

Students who successfully complete the course will qualify for National Certification through Pro Board as NFPA 1006 2021 Edition Operations Chapter 7.2.


This course is part of the following Program


Prerequisites:

IFSI prerequisites are based on Illinois and NFPA standards. Equivalencies from other agencies will be reviewed upon request.


Additional Files


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Upcoming Classes

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champaign Mon, Apr 8 2024 -
Fri, Apr 12 2024

orland park Mon, Jun 10 2024 -
Fri, Jun 14 2024

Applicable Credits

EMS CEU
Hours 24