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.
• California State Fire Marshal certificate will be added to your personal login / file on the State Fire Training website.
  • Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing by the state.
• $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 "TRT Wait List Request"
• Maximum of 24 students, minimum of 20 students are needed 7 days prior to start date or it will be cancelled.
  • Students will be notified approximately one week prior to the start of class if the class is cancelled.
    • Refunds will be processed at that time.

Your place in the class is guaranteed when completing the full registration process, which includes your online payment. 

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 7 days prior to the class start date.  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.