Course Description:

The 4-hour course on the technical operations of machine rescue provides participants with specialized training on safely extracting individuals trapped in machinery-related incidents. This course covers topics such as machine anatomy, hazards identification, risk assessment, rescue planning, equipment selection, and hands-on rescue techniques. Participants learn to assess the scene, stabilize the machinery, and execute precise extrication procedures to free trapped individuals efficiently and safely. By mastering these technical operations, responders can enhance their preparedness and effectiveness in responding to machine entrapments, reducing rescue times, minimizing risks, and ultimately saving lives in industrial settings.

PPE Requirements:

Long Pants, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection

Instructor(s):

Hamilton Fire Department