Grain Bin Rescue Awareness : 4.00-8.00 Hours

Course Description

The scope of this course is to educate students about grain storage facility types, their construction, and operating features. OSHA regulations, physical-environmental hazards and potential rescue resources are identified to ensure the response falls within the requirements minimizing fire department civil or criminal liability. Scene management and safety are discussed in conjunction with locating and making contact with the victim. Appropriate non-entry rescue efforts are identified. Various cutting tools are used in a simulated rescue to assist in the removal of grain from the system. Upon completion of this class the student will possess the ability to function as a support member to a rescue team conducting rescue operations at a grain storage facility.

 

Please bring with you to class:

Turn out gear
Helmet
Gloves
Eye protection
Ear protection
Steel toed shoes

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Syllabus

  Syllabus - Grain Bin Rescue Awareness.pdf

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This course is part of the following Programs

• agricultural
• cornerstone

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Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to taking this course

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If you have specific questions about this course contact DAVID NEWCOMB

If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact DAVID NEWCOMB or your regional representative.

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Upcoming Classes

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freeport	Sat, Jul 11 2020 - Sat, Jul 11 2020
belvidere	Sat, Jul 18 2020 - Sat, Jul 18 2020
urbana	Mon, Jul 20 2020 - Mon, Jul 20 2020 Mon, Jul 27 2020 - Mon, Jul 27 2020
piper city	Sat, Aug 1 2020 - Sat, Aug 1 2020
beecher city	Sat, Aug 8 2020 - Sat, Aug 8 2020
verona	Sat, Aug 15 2020 - Sat, Aug 15 2020
saint joseph	Thu, Aug 20 2020 - Thu, Aug 20 2020
savanna	Sat, Aug 22 2020 - Sat, Aug 22 2020

Applicable Credits

EMS CEU

Hours 4