TRENCH RESCUE

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This five day course is specifically designed for your Rescue Service, but the instruction given will have all involved leaving with a much better understanding and a high level of confidence to perform these high risk, low frequency events.

The SOCC Trench Rescue Technician curriculum meets and exceeds the NFPA 1006 2021 standards.
 

This will involve classroom instruction that includes the absolute latest advancements and techniques for trench rescue incidents and the hands on training content includes: 

• Incident Size up and IAP
• ·Shoring Techniques for complex trenches with collapses  
• Calculating soil forces and utilizing engineered shoring charts for trench collapse.
• Technician Teams and Assignments 
• Deep trench (10-15 feet), Intersecting (T, L), Small Repair hole 
• Adjusting strut pressures for conditions
• Heavy Rigging for lifting and rescue including Stabilizing and lifting
• Supplemental Shoring
• T-L Method for strut spacing *This is new-you need to know this!
• Review of Case studies
• Coordinating use of heavy equipment
• Vacuum Truck Operations
• Patient Care and Considerations
• Proper Equipment inventory and limitations of all equipment used.
  .…and more

A course lead along with two experienced SOCC instructors will deliver this five day course and will ensure that everything is set up prior to participants arriving to the shoring portion of the training (hands on). 

We will introduce proven concepts in Trench Rescue and we will also include skills in Heavy Rigging, Hazmat, Patient Care, Rope Rescue. Structural and Geotechnical engineering concepts are thoroughly discussed with the key trainers and potential decision makers for your Fire Department. An administrator would be provided by your Training Division to ensure that all JPRs and KSAs are documented to the standards considered acceptable to the AHJ.

Current SOGs will be reviewed and edited to reflect the changes that will be implemented by your Fire Department to download.

SOCC is fully insured and will provide a certificate of insurance prior to the course.  

This Rigging course has been specifically designed for the fire service by bridging the theoretical and practical knowledge of the Master Rigger and WreckMaster qualifications with the realities of operating as a first responder.  It is important to recognize that the emergency scene is a highly complex and changing environment and the special teams that operate in it must implement safe practices while utilizing critical thinking to develop a rescue plan.

This course is structured into modules designed to meet the specific needs of your organization. Participants will learn to adhere to ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards, ensuring your institution achieves OSHA compliance.

The primary objective of this course is to provide the foundation for which your firefighters will make these key decisions. The curriculum is broken down into Fundamentals and Advanced heavy rigging.

1) Heavy Rigging Fundamentals

• Basic standards of rigging safety
• Selecting the proper equipment to rig a load
•  How to inspect rigging equipment
• Proper rigging equipment storage and maintenance 
• The foundation of every speciality is the understanding of the equipment, its capabilities and how to care for it.  Participants will have varying levels of experience but the goal of this portion of the course is to leave all involved comfortable with the equipment. It is our goal to have each participant walk out confident with different types of rigging equipment, their design factors and uses, as well as inspection, maintenance and storage.

2) Advanced Heavy Rigging

This been divided into three subsections each component designed specifically to help firefighters safely perform rescue operations when conditions are not optimal. Lifting the load combines equipment knowledge with load calculations so firefighters truly understand the uses and limitations of the rigging equipment that your fire department uses. The second component concentrates on “Damage Rigging” vehicles or heavy loads with varying dimensions. Once these two concepts are fully explained the final two days include “Paratech Training” (similar to Paratech University) as well as real-world scenarios that will have your members working as a team to mitigate these training scenarios.

• Moving or Lifting the Load
• Calculating the load and center of gravity
• Understanding Friction
•  Recognize what equipment ratings really mean 
• Determine total block loading using line angle factor multipliers
• Rigging for a vertical lift
•  Below the hook lifting devices
• Damage Rigging
• Recognizing the additional risks of damaged loads
• Calculating Anchor ability of recovery vehicles or anchors
•  Dealing with heavier weight classes of vehicles (Under/Over-rides) 
• Upright cars in complex scenarios
• Work effectively on scene with a recovery team
• Paratech Equipment Training
• Paratech Tool Lab Station Rotations-Learn about the Paratech tools, 
• Vehicle Stabilization using Rescue Struts with car on roof and side; 
• Heavy Vehicle Lifting & Stabilization Station (Rescue & Hydraulic Struts) 
• Building Shoring using Rakers, Flying Rakers and Woodless Raker Systems; 
• Rigging Station: using Monopod and Bipod 
• Air Bag Heavy Lifting Station
• Final Exercise: Putting it all together using skills learned to move heavy objects.

At the conclusion of the in class and practical components of the course firefighters will be able to operate with a high level of confidence at these high risk, low frequency events

A course lead along with two experienced SOCC instructors will deliver this  our day  course and will ensure that everything is set up prior to participants arriving to the hands on portion of training. 

The lead for this course has Qualified as a  Master Rigger that has Certification as an Advanced Rigger. 

SOCC is fully insured and will provide a certificate of insurance prior to the course.  

The Special Operations Consulting Canada (SOCC) “Lifting, Stabilization, Shoring Training” is a Paratech authorized course that is a two day hands on event using the most current heavy lifting, shifting, stabilizing, and building shoring techniques. This is also supported by your local Paratech rep who will provide additional equipment for the course.

SOCC is also offering a new “Heavy Rescue & Rigging” course that could be added prior to the Paratech Training class. Any fire service that wants to have safe and effective heavy rescue capabilities should have this  in addition to truly understand the equipment following ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards.. This includes chains, hooks, shackles along with angles and safety factors that will keep your staff and civilians safe during training and rescue operations. It is critically important to have a thorough understanding of rigging equipment that your department offers and its limitations as well as care and maintenance. Paratech Training and Heavy Rigging courses have been designed by Mike who has Master Rigger qualifications as well as Wreckmaster Heavy Duty certifications that meet the requirements of OSHA following ASME standards.

Day one will include registration and introductions followed by a classroom session prior to the hands-on training that involves educating the participants on the techniques that will be demonstrated and the theories behind them.

The participants will then be placed into four squads. Beginning Day One and continuing through Day Two each squad will rotate through various Learning Stations. SOCC’s Paratech training will end with all stations integrated into an ultimate final exercise technical rescue challenge where you will put together all the skills learned. 

The Hands-on Learning Stations include: 

• Paratech Tool Lab Station Rotations 
• Learn about the Paratech tools
• Vehicle Stabilization using Rescue Struts with car on roof and another station with a car on its side
• Heavy Vehicle Lifting & Stabilization Station: using Rescue Struts & Hydraulic Struts
• Building Shoring Station: using Rakers, Flying Rakers and Woodless Raker Systems
• Rigging Station: using Monopod and Bipod
• Air Bag Heavy Lifting Station: using Maxiforce® and Multiforce Air Lifting Bags
•  Final Exercise: Putting it all together using skills learned to move heavy objects.

SOCC presents a course that has been approved by Paratech Inc and their training department and all SOCC instructors for this course are all Paratech approved instructors. Our instructors are all very passionate instructors that have real world experience working on Rescue companies.

Cost effective training: There are two different ways that you can run this course. Your Fire Department could be a host department in which we would train five of your selected staff and then it would be open enrolment for any applicants. Second option would be to train approximately 30 of your own staff if your training division decided to cover the entire cost. If needed we could add more people and simply have more stations with more instructors which would increase the cost slightly.

SOCC is fully insured and will provide a certificate of insurance prior to the course.  

RAPID EXTRICATION 

This program was designed by our founder that is a member of a Two-Time world champion Auto Extrication Team (and has spent most of his career on the busiest stretch of highway in North America-the 401). Todays newer vehicles are loaded with ultra high strength steel , lithium ion batteries and pressurized cylinders for airbags.

Rapid extrication focuses on making space to remove the trapped occupants as quickly as possible. Cutting multiple posts and "taking glass" on all windows is inefficient and absolutely not necessary.  This also focuses on fast and effective stabilization techniques.

There is a great emphasis  on proper patient care in this instruction.  Rapid extrication with excellent patient care by BLS providers makes a massive difference in survival.  

HEAVY VEHICLE

Heavy vehicle rescue is high stakes, even in training. Uplifting a  heavy vehicle that may be on top of a passenger vehicle is not an every day task. This will happen in every community so rescuers need to be prepared. Heavy Recovery operators may not be able to access you quickly, or may not have the proper training themselves, even though we may think they do. 

SOCC will teach a Five Step approach that was originated from our great friend Billy Leach of "Big Rig Rescue" that will teach participants to mitigate the toughest emergencies. Some material supplied was authored in conjunction with Mike Tesarski and Billy Leach.  

If you work with your area Heavy Wrecker operators I'd encourage them to attend and assist with this course as you will be working shoulder to shoulder with these operators 

SOCC is also fully insured and will provide a certificate of insurance prior to the course.  

Operations Level

Utilizing instructors that are Federal Task Force Responders this Operations course is designed to meet NFPA 1006 (2021 edition) standards for structural collapse operations. Participants will delve into topics such as building construction, collapse patterns, hazard recognition, class 1 & 2 shoring techniques, extrication methods for wood frame and unreinforced masonry structures, as well as lifting and moving procedures, and additional relevant skills.

Special Operations Consulting Canada (SOCC)  is a Paratech authorized instructor group that uses the most current heavy lifting, shifting, stabilizing, and building shoring techniques. This can also be supported by your local Paratech rep who will provide additional equipment for the course.

Technician Level

Technician level course is designed to meet the standards outlined in NFPA for structural collapse technicians. Participants will receive training in advanced techniques, including class 3 shoring, concrete cutting and breaking, concrete coring, structural steel cutting, and heavy rigging.

Skills for Ops & Tech Include:

• Scene Assessment Skills
• Tool & Equipment Familiarization
• Lifting, Moving and Cribbing
• Incident Command Structure
• Basic Structural Systems
• Light Frame Structural Size-Up & Response
• Emergency Shoring Theory & Construction
• Lifting, Moving & Cribbing
• Victim Search & Extrication
• Heavy Structure Size-Up & Response
• Victim Search & Extrication
• Breaching & Breaking
• Metal Burning
• Basic Crane Operations & Rigging

SOCC is also fully insured and will provide a certificate of insurance prior to the course.  

This course sounds incredibly comprehensive and hands-on, covering a wide array of topics crucial for machinery rescue operations up to the Technician level as per NFPA 1006 (2021) standards. The emphasis on real-life experiences from instructors adds invaluable practical insights to the theoretical knowledge.

The range of topics covered, from Size Up and hazard identification to victim extrication and tool utilization, demonstrates a thorough approach to preparing rescuers for a variety of scenarios they might encounter in the field. Moreover, the incorporation of advanced techniques like metal cutting, torch use, airbag lifting, and heavy load stabilization ensures that you are equipped with skills that will be useful in a real-life scenario.

The focus on both small and large entrapments, as well as working in diverse environments such as heights and confined spaces, which reflects the complexity of real-world rescue situations. By emphasizing fundamental techniques alongside innovative approaches, the course not only ensures competency but also encourages forward-thinking problem-solving skills among students.

Overall, this course provides an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking top-tier training in machinery rescue, with a commitment to excellence evident in its comprehensive curriculum and experienced instructors.

Entrapments don't happen on work benches! Be prepared for the real thing!

SOCC is also fully insured and will provide a certificate of insurance prior to the course.  

In a life or death emergency like a fire or a compromised crane structure , your local first responders may not have the 

capacity to set up a rescue system in time to save your crane workers.  This is true in rural environments as well as large city settings.

This one-day course empowers Tower Crane Operators with the skills to conduct evacuations and self-rescues in emergency situations, utilizing the Rollgliss 550 (CE and ANSI certified rescue kit) or your chosen descent control device along with rescue basket litter, and lanyards.  Participants will acquire knowledge about hazards, considerations, and procedures to effectively mitigate risks and descend to safety. The primary segment of the class occurs on an elevated structure tailored to the tower crane industry. 

Once participants are proficient in the uncomplicated processes using their Descent System and lanyard they will actively engage in multiple simulated crane rescue scenarios.

Our lead instructor has been a career fire department  rope rescue technician for fire departments for 25 years and is also a qualified master rigger that can explain the need for self rescue to your workers and supervisors.

• Expert Instruction: Our courses are led by experienced technical rescue specialists, ensuring you receive top-notch training from industry experts.
• Hands-On Training: Engage in practical, hands-on exercises and simulations that mirror real-life emergency scenarios, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a controlled environment.
• Customized Learning: Our training programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization, ensuring relevance and maximum impact.

Emergency Management Principles:

• Gain in-depth knowledge of fundamental emergency management principles, focusing on preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

Emergency Management Structure and Process:

• Understand the intricacies of emergency management structures, processes, and protocols to effectively respond to various incidents.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Site Incident Controller (SIC):

• Delve into the crucial roles and responsibilities of the Site Incident Controller, emphasizing leadership, decision-making, and resource management skills.

Command and Control of Operational Emergency Response Teams:

• Learn advanced techniques for commanding and controlling operational emergency response teams, ensuring seamless coordination and execution during critical situations.

Dynamic Response and Situational Awareness:

• Develop the ability to adapt to dynamic situations, enhancing situational awareness to make informed decisions swiftly and effectively

Personnel Safety and Casualty Response:

• Prioritize personnel safety and master the art of casualty response, focusing on rapid assessment, triage, and medical interventions in high-stress environments.

Understanding of Hazards and Safe Areas:

• Acquire expertise in identifying various hazards specific to different rescue scenarios and learn how to establish safe areas for both responders and affected individuals.

Team Management and Communications:

• Hone your skills in team management, fostering collaboration and synergy among team members. Additionally, master the art of effective communication, both within the team and with external stakeholders.

• Expert Instruction: Our courses are led by experienced technical rescue specialists, ensuring you receive top-notch training from industry experts.
• Hands-On Training: Engage in practical, hands-on exercises and simulations that mirror real-life emergency scenarios, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a controlled environment.
• Customized Learning: Our training programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization, ensuring relevance and maximum impact.
• Certification: Upon completion of the course, receive a recognized certification attesting to your mastery of Site Incident Controller and Emergency Response Plan skills.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals and experts in the field, fostering valuable relationships and expanding your professional network.

Enroll now to elevate your expertise as a Site Incident Controller and Emergency Response Plan specialist. Join us in shaping a safer, more resilient future through expert training and unwavering dedication to emergency response excellence

At SOCC, our mission is to provide high-quality training for your members that will have to respond to these incidents.

The first step is to understand the equipment that will be used in a Heavy Rescue Operations.

Custom Modules could include

• Paratech Training 
• Rope Rescue
• Machine Rescue 
• Forcible Entry
• Rigging Equipment and Limitations 
• Basic Rigging
• Advanced Rigging with thorough  Understanding of Concepts
• Advanced Physics
• Stabilization (Cribbing and Mechanical)
• Winch/Hoist use
• Air Bag Operations-Advanced
• Moving a Damaged Vehicle to Execute a Rescue-Advanced 
• ......or anything else to fit your needs.

SOCC is fully insured and will provide a certificate of insurance prior to the course.