Technical Rescue Package DVDs

Technical rescue training videos teach safety competencies of multiple rescue disciplines.

The Technical Rescue Package includes six DVDs  which provide a study of the skills and knowledge needed to safely locate and extricate victims. Addresses NFPA requirements for competencies.

Provides in-depth training in multiple rescue disciplines at a significant savings. All programs were created by leading experts in rescue training.

Titles included:

Technical Rescue Awareness is awareness level video training for NFPA 1670 and NFPA 1006.

* Confined space rescue
* Rope rescue
* Structural collapse
* Trench rescue
* Water rescue
* Wilderness rescue
* Vehicle and machinery rescue

Understanding Confined Spaces defines confined space and the hazards involved.

* Defines confined spaces and tells where they are likely to be found
* Discusses the hazards associated with a confined space, including flammable and explosive atmospheres, oxygen deficient and oxygen enriched atmospheres, toxic atmospheres and physical hazards
* Explains the difference between non-permit and permit spaces
* Lists the elements of a confined space permit
* Developing an entry plan
* Responsibilities of the entry supervisor, the entrant and the attendant
* Blinding and blanking; lockout/tagout
* Atmospheric testing and ventilation

Confined Space and the First Responder teaches the first responder, who typically is not trained or equipped to enter a confined space for rescue, how to deal with a confined space accident in a safe and effective manner.

* Communicating with the entrant
* Calling for help
* Potential hazards inside and outside of the confined space area
* Establishing a command post
* Ventilation
* Size-up issues
* Explosion proof and intrinsically safe equipment
* Methods of victim retrieval without entering the space
* The dangers of an unprepared rescue

Confined Space Technical Rescue is designed for personnel at the Technician Level who may be required to enter a confined space for rescue purposes.

* Specialized equipment needed for a rescue team, including air monitoring instruments, protective clothing, specialized lighting, and retrieval systems
* Size-up issues
* Risk evaluation
* Entry procedures
* Rescue techniques
* Command and control activities

Trench & Excavation Rescue is for rescuers who are likely to respond to the scene of a trench or excavation collapse where there are trapped victims.

* What causes a collapse
* Collapse patterns
* Hazards at the collapse scene
* Size-up issues
* Sheeting and shoring
* Pre-entry safety measures
* Proper digging procedures
* Victim management
* The Incident Command System
* Soil classification systems
* Terminating the incident

Rapid Intervention Crew teaches about a unit made up of emergency responders trained in emergency scene rescue techniques.

* Mission of the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)
* OSHA’s 2 In/2 Out Rule
* Training requirements
* Duties of the RIC Officer
* Maintaining a pro-active stance
* Information gathering
* Equipment used
* Tactical worksheets
* Search ropes vs. charged hose lines

Instructor Guide and CD-ROM also included.