1006 Confined Space Operations

This operations-level course prepares emergency responders to conduct safe, effective rescues in confined environments with a focus on respiratory protection, patient care, and rescue equipment handling. Participants will learn essential techniques including the application and management of SCBA for rescue entrants, rapid application of respirators to victims, patient packaging, and extraction using low-profile patient packaging equipment and anchor systems in both horizontal and vertical confined spaces. Emphasis is placed on atmospheric monitoring, hazard mitigation, continuous communication, and adherence to NFPA standards to ensure both rescuer and victim safety in high-risk scenarios. 

 

Prerequisites: 

1006 (1021) Confined Space Awareness Level AND 1006 (1021) Rope Rescue Operations Level 

OR 

or an equivalent certification, 1006 (2013) Chapter 5 Rescue Awareness AND 1006 (2013) Rope Rescue Level I & II 

Textbook: 

• CMC Rescue, Inc. (2017). Confined Space Rescue Technician Manual, 2nd rev. ed., Santa Barbara, CA: CMC Rescue, Inc.
• SPSA 1006 (2021) CS Supplemental Learning Resource (provided)