CFD Teaches Trench Rescue Course

Chattanooga Fire hosted a trench rescue technician class that provided realistic scenarios and hands-on learning opportunities for area agencies. Cleveland TN Fire Department, Bradley County Fire and Rescue, Signal Mountain Fire Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office - TN had personnel taking the course which was held off Discovery Drive near the VW plant. Members of the class learned about the dynamics and dangers of a trench and how to properly stabilize walls. Our instructors taught them how to recognize possible collapses and how to enter a trench safely for the rescue/recovery of a victim while overcoming various obstacles. Participants worked in different shaped trenches of varying depths. Special thanks to Marion Environmental for bringing out their vac truck for the class to practice removing large amounts of dirt very quickly. This week, CFD’s squad companies will be at the same site doing similar drills for training purposes.

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