NC.FIRT 066 - Trench Rescue Technician

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    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.2Lightout of 10
    Credits
    0.5
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Provides fire service personnel with hands-on application of the techniques necessary to safely affect a rescue from an excavation or trenching cave-in. Topics include: critical considerations while responding to trenching emergencies, evaluation of cave-in scenes, basic life support procedures and temporary protection for victims, specialized tool usage, shoring techniques and below grade rescue safety procedures.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue 7:00am–3:00pm, Wed 7:00am–3:00pm