Course detail: Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 Training

Confined Space Rescue Level 1 and 2 is a three-day (24 hours) course designed to help employers meet OSHA standard 1910.146 Subpart (k) Rescue & Emergency Services and NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue. Topics covered include working in confined spaces, confined space entry permits, attendant and entrant responsibilities, atmospheric monitoring, rope rescue systems, victim removal methods, and completing lockout and tag out of energy isolation systems.

Student Provided Text:
Confined Space Entry and Rescue Manual (Revised Second Edition) Published by CMC Rescue, Inc. (2013).

Prerequisites:
Introduction to Technical Rescue - NFPA 1006, Edition 2013
Certified Emergency Medical Responder or higher

Certification Requirements:
Must have an Introduction to Technical Rescue Qualification to obtain national certification.

Additional Info:
Persons taking this course must be physically fit, do moderate to heavy lifting, and work in confined spaces. Personal protective equipment is to be furnished by the student and includes: OSHA or ANSI approved helmet (fire helmets are okay), safety goggles or approved safety glasses (fire helmet shields do not meet this requirement), clean leather work gloves, steel-toed boots, and durable work clothes (no shorts or tank-tops). Fire department technical rescue ensemble or wildland FF gear is recommended.

National Certification is available for this level. To register for a Certification Exam, please click Here

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email kufire@ku.edu or call 866-804-8841 at least two weeks before the first day of the event.

Course pre-requisites
(recommended) Intro to Tech Rescue Online
(recommended) Intro to Tech Rescue Part 2

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Course Resources
How to View Training Certificates Online (PDF Document)
Confined Space Rescue Technician I National Certification Preparation Guide (PDF Document)
Confined Space Rescue Technician II National Certification Preparation Guide (PDF Document)

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