NFPA 1006 Confined Space Technician

This program will provide you with extensive time working in and around a confined space environment, giving skills and confidence needed to handle technician level rescues.  This 5-day program includes 4 days of instruction and one day of written & skill evaluation.  Topic areas include: confined space entry & rescue operations, code of federal regulations, hazard identification & control, atmospheric monitoring, PPE, phases of confined space rescue, equipment, knots & systems, permitting & communications as addressed in OSHA & NFPA 1006.

Prerequisites:

• RI fire service member
• RIFA Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form
• ProBoard Rope Rescuer 1 certificate

PPE Requirements:

• Rescue style helmet
• Work boots
• Clean, leather palm gloves
• Eye and ear protection

Required Textbook:

• Confined Space Entry and Rescue Manual (Second Edition)