Course detail: Trench Rescue Operations - Refresher
The course format includes lectures and hands-on application of skills on planned structures or natural environments involving strenuous physical activity and the ability to do moderate to heavy lifting.
Student Provided Text:
Trench Rescue Principles and Practices to NFPA 1006 and 1670: Third Edition (2017)Published by Jones and Bartlett Learning
Prerequisite
Recommend Trench Rescue Operations
Special Info:
Persons taking this course must be physically fit and do moderate to heavy lifting. Personal protective equipment is to be furnished by the student and includes: OSHA or ANSI approved helmet (fire helmet is okay), safety goggles or approved safety glasses (fire helmet shields do not meet this requirement), leather work gloves, hard-toed boots, and durable work clothes (no shorts or tank-tops). Fire department turnout gear is not recommended except during inclement weather.
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) Trench Rescue Ops