During your Operations course, you will :
Cite the characteristics of a confined space
Define the term Confined Space
Cite examples of Confined Space
Identify and explain atmospheric hazards Note: At the operations-level we identify an introduction to gas types and general characteristics being: Flammable (LEL , UEL and flammable range), vapour density, poisonous (PEL, IDLH)
Identify and explain what a gas monitor assesses
Identify physical hazards associated with various confined spaces
State the requirements and their procedures for entry
Identify the exceptions as a firefighter as outlined in Provincial Regulatory law (and how we mitigate the hazards)
Inspect, assemble and utilize the following patient rescue devices: SKED, RESCUE TRIPOD, CSR PULLEY SYSTEM
Perform a horizontal entry rescue
Perform a vertical entry with tripod and CSR pulley, belay with MPD
Participate as a team member in various rescue scenarios
During your Technician course, you will:
Cite the characteristics of a confined space
Define the term Confined Space
Cite examples of Confined Space
Identify and explain atmospheric hazards Note: At the technician-level we identify a number of various gas types and research their specific characteristics
Utilize various readings from a multi-gas monitor and calculate conversion factors so that a specific strategy is developed and maintained for scene mitigation and rescue
Inspect, assemble and utilize the following patient rescue devices: SKED, RESCUE TRIPOD, CSR PULLEY SYSTEM
Perform various vertical entry and rescue of multiple patients in a simulated hazardous atmosphere while wearing S.C.B.A.
Function as a research sector rescuer to assist with the size-up, development of an Incident Action Plan and co-ordinate a rescue of a patient or patients.
Function as a rescue team lead to assist with the size-up, development of an Incident Action Plan and co-ordinate a rescue of a patient or patients.