Training for rescuers who could respond to the scene of a trench or excavation collapse where there are trapped victims. Provides Operations and Technician Level training to fire departments, search & rescue teams, contractors, EMS and others who may respond.

Topics covered include:

• 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 Commmand System;
• Soil classification systems;
• Terminating the incident.

Purchase includes Trench Rescue text by Buddy Martinette.