Trench Rescue  Technician

This three day (24 hour) course will take you from classroom discussion to working safely and efficiently in a trench rescue environment. This hands-on training program will cover topics that include: Trench and Excavation Regulations, Understanding Soil, Trench Configurations, Trench Hazards, Rescue Team Preparation, Incident Response, Initial On Scene and Pre-Entry Operations, Shoring Systems and Components, Installation of Shoring Systems, Victim Rescue and Recovery and Incident Termination.

• Prerequisite: Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational and Rescue Systems 1. 
  • A copy of the certificate(s) must be given to the instructor the first day of class.
• Textbook and California State Fire Marshal certificate issued.
• Maximum of 24 students, minimum of 20 students are needed 30 days prior to start date or it will be cancelled.
• $950.00
• If the class is full and you would like to be added to the Wait List, please email us at FireTraining@chulavistaca.gov
  • In the Subject field: Type in the "Trench Rescue Technician Wait List Request"

 UASI TRT, Grant Year 2017, Feedback # 17-00934. 

Registrants have sole responsibility to communicate event information to their agency supervisor / liaison.

Tuition is non-refundable if a cancellation by Student is received within 30 days prior to the class start date.   Failure to appear for registered training (“No Show”) or cancellation within 10 days prior to the event, may impair ability to register for future training.  Tuition reimbursement, Backfill and/or Overtime is at the discretion of each agency. Individuals are directed to inquire with their own agency for approval and authorization.