California State Fire Marshal Approved
Covers Technician Level Trench & Excavation Rescue Skills in NFPA 1670
This course is a 2-day, 16-hour course, which includes a full 12 hours of hands-on training. It is designed to provide the needed understanding of the inherent dangers that surround the many open trenches and excavations that can be found in any major urban or rural area. When responding to a cave-in or a trapped victim, rescuers need to know how to recognize, evaluate, and mitigate the dangers in order to design a plan that is safe for the victim, and for the rescuer. This course is excellent for employees in an industrial setting who may be exposed to open trenches and excavations and are in position to provide immediate rescue skills in an emergency. The course also provides the necessary skills and knowledge for fire service, public works, and other related public safety agencies that respond to trench rescues.

Skills Taught Include: Rescuer safety; understanding OSHA regulations covering trenches and excavations; preplanning; assessing soil composition; cave-in evaluation; stabilization and shoring using wood, hydraulic and air shores.

Course Includes: CMC Rescue School Certificate; CMC Trench Rescue and Shoring Notebook; and CMC Rescue School T-Shirt. A California State Fire Marshal Certificate is issued to those who attend the course in California.

Enrollment Requirements: Rescue Systems I, or a background in basic rope rescue is suggested. Please call if you have any questions. You must be at least 18 years old to attend.

Class Size: Limited to 20 students. We emphasize hands-on instruction and encourage participation by everyone in the class.

We offer a special package price when taken with the Emergency Building and Shoring class.

Note: Ordering a class on-line assumes that you have read and agree to the Terms of Enrollment. You must also complete and submit the Application for Enrollment form. When your order to attend a class is received and availability is verified, you will be contacted directly with your enrollment confirmation.

Customer Testimonials
Best part was the hands on training and being able to build the shores with guidance from the instructors when needed (Jack S.)
What I received from the course was a greater understanding of trench rescue and proper use of our own tools and equipment (Rob D.)