Roco Rescue - Structural Collapse Rescue Technician

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Roco's training programs will assist rescuers and their employers in staying updated, prepared and compliant. But it's not just about standards. For more than 28 years, Roco has continued to advance its rescue training methods in order to produce the most proficient rescuers possible. more

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Roco's training programs will assist rescuers and their employers in staying updated, prepared and compliant. But it's not just about standards. For more than 28 years, Roco has continued to advance its training methods in order to produce the most proficient rescuers possible.

In addition to keeping emergency responders updated on the latest regulations, our rescue programs are a careful mix of best-known practices, experienced instructors and an open mind to innovative techniques and equipment. Roco's confined space and rope rescue certification program, which is based on the guidelines of NFPA 1006 (a professional qualifications national consensus standard), provides documentation of skills proficiency as required by OSHA's 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Space regulation.

Revised and expanded standards:

NFPA 1006 Professional Qualifications Standard for Rescue Technicians (pending 2007 edition) includes additional skills for rescue technicians such as: acting as a litter tender for low angle rescue; ascending a fixed rope 20 ft; functioning as a litter tender in a high angle lowering or hauling system; and directing a team in the removal of a suspended victim in a high-angle environment.
ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Standard has been expanded. One of the top-four causes of on-the-job fatalities are fall hazards. In 2007, The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) announced approval of its new Z359 Fall Arrest Code. Two sections of the code directly affect hands-on training for workers: Z359.2 Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program and Z359.4 Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components.

General Information:

Early registration applies to payments received at least 30 days prior to course; advanced payment is required for all courses. Government discount applies to municipal, state and federal agencies. Sales/Service Tax may apply in certain areas. Cancellation/Rescheduling Fee: $100/person; no refund with less than 30-days notice. Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Minimum enrollments are required. Roco is responsible for refund of registration fees only. Students must be 18 or older and physically capable of performing strenuous activity.

Structural Collapse Rescue Technician

Hours: 40
Prerequisites: None

Structural Collapse Rescue Technician

Students asked for it, so we’ve added an extra day to include even more hands-on training and practical experience. Additional changes in FEMA/USAR guidelines have also required us to devote more time to this program.

Our 40-hour Structural Collapse program includes a no-nonsense approach for First Responders – those who have the most opportunity to save lives immediately following a collapse incident. This course will focus on practical techniques using equipment that is commonly found on emergency apparatus, or that is readily available.

Topics will include: collapsed structure incident plan development; light and heavy construction stabilization; heavy load lifting and moving; victim location determination; entrapped victim release and removal; concrete breaching; steel cutting; shoring & cribbing construction/implementation; new USAR nail patterns; low-slope shoring; and power tool use and care. This program meets NFPA 1006 requirements for Structural Collapse with the exception of lighting and crane operations.

Relevant Standards:
NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer (Chapter 9)
NFPA 1670 Technical Search & Rescue (Chapter 6)

Structural Collapse Rescue Technician

Class Time: 7am - 5pm

*Early Reg:	$1125 US (Govt. Rate: $1025)
Late Reg:	$1225 US (Govt. Rate: $1125)
Oct. 20-23, 2010	Baton Rouge, LA(Register)

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Roco Rescue, Inc.
Roco Rescue Canada, Inc.
7077 Exchequer Drive
Baton Rouge, LA
70809-4904

Toll Free: 800.647.7626
Phone: 225.755.7626
Fax: 225.754.7626
Email: info@rocorescue.com

Roco Training Center (RTC)
8274 Merle Gustafson Drive
Across from the BR Fire Dept.
Near I-110 and Harding Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

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