Program of Instruction Course Syllabus

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1 Program of Instruction Course Syllabus Course Title: Confined Space Rescue Operations Level I & II Course Duration: 40 Hours Program: Special Operations Training Program Course Prerequisites: Rope Rescue Operations Level I Course Description: The scope of this course is to prepare local responders to operate as a local member of a regional team within the NIMS at a CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive) WMD Event requiring statewide response that has resulted in the need for a permit required confined space rescue. Confined Space Rescue Operations course has been designed in accordance with NFPA Standards. The class covers the federal and state regulations, use of specialized equipment for atmospheric monitoring, commercial entry and retrieval systems, and employment of rescuer constructed retrieval systems. Special emphasis will be given to rescuer safety, scene management, patient care and movement, and the construction and operation of retrieval systems. Simulated rescue evolutions involving various rescue problems will be conducted. Course Requirements and/or Recommendations: These can be divided into three categories: those completed prior to arriving in class (Pre-Course Work), those completed during class, such as homework assignments and quizzes (Course Work), and requirements completed after class but prior to receiving a certificate of completion. (Post-Course Work) Summary of Directions Pre-Course Work: Completed through student Resource Center at Read OSHA Standard CFR on Permitrequired confined spaces. Watch tutorials on rope tying. Complete Knots required skill sheet. Review Anchor Systems, Belay Systems, and Haul Systems required skill sheets. Read course safety rules. Take short quiz. Confined Space Rescue Operations Level I & II Page 1 of 7

2 Course Work: Complete all homework assignments prior to Day 3 review. Post-Course Work: None Textbook: Browne, George J., and Crist, Gus S. Confined Space Levels I and II, 2010 Delmar Publishers. Reading Assignments: Day 1 Chapters 1, 2, 11 Day 2 Chapters 3, 4, 7 Day 3 Chapters 5, 6, 8, 9 Course Policies: Safety Policy: Students shall understand and follow all instructions pertaining to operational safety, as stated by instructors or as written in course materials. Instructors and students shall be mindful of safety at all times. Conduct judged to be unsafe shall be grounds for dismissal from the course. Academic Integrity Policy: IFSI has the responsibility for maintaining academic integrity so as to protect the quality of the education provided through its courses, and to protect those who depend upon our integrity. It is the responsibility of the student to refrain from infractions of academic integrity, from conduct that may lead to suspicion of such infractions, and from conduct that aids others in such infractions. Any violation of the code of conduct is grounds for immediate dismissal from the course. Grading Policy: Decisions regarding certificates of course completion shall be made solely by the lead instructor of the course. All grading of exams shall be conducted by the Curriculum/Testing Office. All grading of practical exercises shall be based upon the standards set by the regulatory agency referenced in the course material and IFSI. Attendance Policy: The student must attend 100% of the course to obtain a certificate of completion. Failure to comply with these policies, as stated will be recorded as an incomplete. An incomplete will be documented for a period of one year from the last date of class. If the requirements to complete the class are not met within the time period, the course will be recorded as a fail and the student will be required to register for the entire class and successfully complete it in order for Illinois Fire Service Institute Staff to sign off on certification. Confined Space Rescue Operations Level I & II Page 2 of 7

3 American Disabilities Act: As guaranteed in the Vocational Rehabilitation Act and in the American Disabilities Act, if any student needs special accommodations they are to notify their instructor and provide documentation as soon as possible so arrangements can be made to provide for the student s needs. If arrangements cannot be made at the class site, the student will test at an alternative time and place where the special accommodations can be made. Evaluation Strategy: Students are evaluated on required skills the first day involving rope rescue skills. All modules with a cognitive orientation have objectives evaluated in an end of course written examination. Skills for confined space rescue incidents at the Operations level are evaluated throughout the course as the majority of class time is spent in psychomotor activities, required and performance evaluation checklists and other documentation are a part of the skills packet. Course Content: Module: 1 Title: Orientation At the conclusion of this module, the student will identify the applicable requirements and regulations pertaining to confined space rescue. Module: 2 Title: Personal Protective Equipment At the conclusion of this module, the student will use the proper protective equipment to perform tasks safely at confined space rescue incidents. Module: 3 Title: Knots Review At the conclusion of this module, the student will demonstrate the use of knots in confined space rescue operations. Module: 4 Title: Anchors and Haul Systems At the conclusion of this module, the student will demonstrate the use of rope in confined space rescue operations. Confined Space Rescue Operations Level I & II Page 3 of 7

4 Module: 5 Title: Monitoring At the conclusion of this module, students will monitor the atmosphere within a Permit-required confined space. Module: 6 Title: Ventilation At the conclusion of this module, the student will implement the procedures to properly ventilate a confined space. Module: 7 Title: Isolation At the conclusion of this module, the student will isolate any particular hazard at a confined space. Module: 8 Title: Patient Packaging At the conclusion of this module, the student will package a patient involved in a confined space rescue. Module: 9 Title: Rescue Operations At the conclusion of this module, the student will use the Incident Management System and related components as it pertains to confined space rescue. Module: 10 Title: Incidents Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terminal Learning Objective: At the conclusion of this module, the student will summarize the considerations at a WMD incident. Module: 11 Title: Practical Scenario s Terminal Learning Objective: At the conclusion of this module, the students will have conducted simulated rescues using techniques and equipment needed to properly perform confined space rescues. Confined Space Rescue Operations Level I & II Page 4 of 7

5 Reference: Equipment manufacturer s instructions Browne, George J., and Crist, Gus S. Confined Space Levels I and II, 2010 Delmar Publishers. Emergency Responder Guidelines, ODP 2002 Emergency Response to Terrorism-Job Aid, FEMA 2000 Emergency Response to Terrorism- Basic Concepts, FEMA 2002 IFSI Confined Space Rescue, Field Operation Guide, September 2015 IFSI Rope Rescue Technician, Field Rope Operation Guide, August 2014, 2 nd Edition NFPA, Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 2001 ed. NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2014 Edition NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2012 Edition OSFM, Confined Space IRM, 04/00 OSHA 29 CFR Hazardous Materials OSHA 29 CFR Confined Space OSHA 29 CFR Respiratory Protection OSHA 29 CFR Control of Hazardous Energy (LO/TO) OSHA 29 CFR Air Contaminants Confined Space Rescue Operations Level I & II Page 5 of 7

6 Class Schedule Day 1 Module 1 Orientation 1 hour Module 2 Personal Protective Equipment Module 3 Knot Review Module 4 Anchors & Haul Systems Knot Drill 3.1 Anchor, Haul Systems Drill hour 3 hours Day 2 Module 5 Monitoring 45 minutes Module 6 Ventilation 45 minutes Module 7 Isolation Monitoring Drill 5.1 Ventilation Drill 6.1 Isolation Drill 7.1 Communications Drill 9.1 Entry Procedures Drill 9.2 Vertical Rigging/Non-Entry Drill 4.2 Confined Space Rescue Operations Level I & II Page 6 of 7

7 Day 3 Module 8 Patient Packaging Module 9 Rescue Operations 45 minutes Module 10 Weapons of Mass Destruction Tabletop Scenarios Patient Packaging Drill 8.1 SABA Drill minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes Tank Car Tripod Drill 4.3 Aerial Apparatus Drill 4.4 Day 4 Grain Bin Drill 4.5 Tank Car - Ladder Jib Drill 4.6 Module 11 Practical Scenarios Tank Scenario 11.1 Hopper Scenario 11.2 Practical Evaluations Day 5 Final Scenarios 11.3 Final Scenarios hours 3 hours Final Exam and CEQ's Confined Space Rescue Operations Level I & II Page 7 of 7