NFPA 1006 2013 Edition Confined Space Rescue Levels I & II Training

Course Description

Prerequisites

NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue level I is not required but is strongly suggested before registering for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• You will need to bring your own PPE Level 2 compliant with the TEEX Student Safety Manual.
• All students are required to follow TEEX Student Safety Manual at all times.

PPE Level 2 includes:

• Rescue helmet with a chin strap with 3-point attachment
• Rope rescue gloves, all-leather work gloves
• Eye protection
• Approved safety toe boots

Participants must pass the NFPA 1006 Chapter 5, “Job Performance Requirements” portion of the written exam to receive Level I and II certification.

Participants must pass Level I to receive certification for Level II. Written and skills testing for Confined Space Rescue Levels I and II will be conducted on day four and five.

Pro Board Testing

Participants are required to provide a photo ID at the time of testing.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion and to sit for the Pro Board certification exam.

Recommended

Due to the amount of rope work involved a NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue level I is strongly advised before attempting this course.

Due to the nature of this training, a physical examination is recommended prior to this course.

Topics

• Knot Tying
• Patient Packaging
• Hauling Systems
• Lowering Systems
• Applicable Federal Regulations
• Confined Space Hazards
• Atmospheric Monitoring
• Hazard Control And Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Confined Space Rescue Without Atmospheric Hazards
• Confined Space Rescue with Atmospheric Hazards

Suggested Audience

All municipal and industrial firefighters, as well as any other personnel involved with technical rescue incident response, and is designed to meet the training requirements of NFPA 1006 Chapter 7.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

• 36.00 hours – Pro Board

Other Information

Fees must be paid prior to or on the first day of class. Course dates and fees are subject to change without notice.

• Includes all course materials.
• Does not include lodging and meals.

Course size limit

• 25 students

Annual Fire Training School Information

If you are attending this course as part of TEEX’s Texas Annual Fire Training School, you need to be aware of the following additional information:

Annual Fire Training School Registration Requirements

Annual Schools require that you use the online registration system. If you are using a Purchase Order (including H.B. 2604 voucher) please place the number in the PO field for payment. Please know we must have a copy of the PO or voucher within 48 hours of your registration or you will be canceled out of the class.

Annual Fire Training School Late Registration

The full rate will be applied after the early-bird registration deadline.

Government Programs

• GSA contract number: GS-07F-0357V. GSA customers, to register please contact esti@teex.tamu.edu or call (866) 878-8900.