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Course: H504 – 40 Hour NFPA 1006 Trench Rescue Levels I & II, Pro Board Certification
Dates: June 4 – 8, 2012
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day
Location: Harris County Fire & Sheriff’s Academy – 2318 Atascocita Rd., Humble, TX 77396
Cost: Free
Course Description:
This 40-hour certification-level course will provide instruction on soil analysis, mechanics, classification, trench dynamics, hydraulic/pneumatic shoring, excavation safety per OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart P, trench rescue operation and ICS for trench rescue. Course participants will have the ability to evaluate, manage, and perform a Trench Rescue in accordance with NFPA 1006. After completion of the course, students will take the written and skill tests. This course meets the professional qualification standards of NFPA.
Funded by: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) under the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant program
Sponsor: City of Houston Office of Emergency Management and Texas Division of Emergency Management
Instructors: The Emergency Services Training Institute of the Texas Engineering Extension Service, a member of the Texas A&M University System
Audience: These classes are intended for individuals assigned to hazmat response teams, fire departments, some law enforcement and public works personnel. Those who are likely to respond or be involved in a hazardous material incident. These courses like all HMEP Hazmat courses meet the criteria of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, EPA 40 CFR Part 311, NFPA 472 and qualifies for TCLEOSE credit
Student Requirements:
- Students must be public employees/ volunteer. Students must be employed or used by a political subdivision (county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority, school district, special districts, interstate district, council of governments (whether or not incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under State law), any other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government. Private sector, federal, non-profit/not for profit employees may not eligible for these classes unless they also serve in a public sector/volunteer position. Volunteers must apply through their public sector departments.
- PPE Requirements: All participants must bring the following items with them to class – hard hat, safety glasses, leather gloves, safety-toe footwear.
- Due to the nature of the training, a physical examination and fit test is highly recommended prior to enrolling in this course.
To Receive Certification:
- Provide certificate or transcript from an accredited agency of successful completion of NFPA Chapter 6 Rope or Chapter 9 Confined Space by Pro-Board or IFSAC
- Students must provide proof to course host two weeks prior to class start date.
- It is recommended that you also provide this proof to the instructor on the first day of class.
Registration: All registration is at www.preparingtexas.org
Point of Contact for Questions and Information:
Trameka Jewett
City of Houston Office of Emergency Management
PH 713-884-4446
EM Trameka.Jewett@houstontx.gov
Sharrel Banks
Tx Department of Public Safety/ TX Division of Emergency Management
Hazardous Materials Training Section
PH 512-424-2844