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One of the most potentially challenging and
multidiscipline incidents fire service personnel may face is Trench
Rescue. It is a dynamic environment that tends to be physically
and mentally challenging due to the duration and unpredictable environment.
Not only must the mechanical issues of stabilization be considered, but patients may
also be facing traumatic injuries, hypothermia or experiencing the often
forgotten complications of Crush Syndrome. ERTI
offers a two day high intensity Trench/Heavy Rescue curriculum that
focuses on safely reaching the patient in the most efficient manner.
Our philosophy is to discuss industry standards and gain a thorough
understanding of the environment, then proceed to rescue procedures in a
variety of dynamic, live settings. Trench shoring is only the
beginning, as ERTI will design a variety of industrial collapse
scenarios commonly found in these incidents.
Some of the subjects to be covered are:
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Rescue Preparation |
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Soil Analysis |
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Types of Collapse |
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Industry Construction
Standards |
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Shoring Philosophies |
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Water, Spot Shoring and
Panel Shoring |
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Common Problems and
Challenges |
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T and L Trenches, Depth,
Width and Angulations |
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Incident Command for
Trench Rescue |
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Vac-Truck Operations and
Heavy Equipment |
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Patient Packaging and
Extrication |
At the technical level students will be
asked to complete pre-study material and an
additional 8 hours of hands-on training.
If we are there, something has gone wrong!
Trench and excavation incidents are "Low Frequency, High Hazard"
rescues. Our goal is to prepare potential rescuers to safely
assess and mitigate site hazards, organize and implement a rescue effort
and effectively extricate victims.
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