Training Overview

This course is designed to provide workers and rescue teams with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter confined spaces and perform rescues. Course content will include: review of applicable regulations; confined space hazards & control measures; gas testing overview; ventilation; non-entry rescue techniques; respiratory protection; body manipulation; patient packaging; lifelines & retrieval systems; and use of a rescue permit/checklist. Practical training will be conducted at the NS Fire School’s confined space simulator and will include the following skills & exercises: gas testing; ventilation; entries using SCBA & SABA; body manipulation & SKED packaging; lifting systems; and multiple rescue exercises in various roles (rescuer, supervisor, support).

Training Duration & Timings

Approximately 24 hours of training completed over three (3) training days.

Classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (time can be altered if necessary). Trainees absent from any component of the program will not be issued a certification until they have completed all requirements.

Training Certification

Upon successful completion of all training components, in accordance with the Training Standard, trainees will receive a Confined Space Rescue certificate from FSSC that is valid for two (2) years.

Training Certification

Minimum class size of six (6) is required for this course to proceed.