Technical Rescue Safety Officer Workshop

300 Beatty Road,Media PA 19063

12 February, 2022

Description

This workshop will explore the different roles and responsibilities of a safety officer at technical rescue incidents. National standards call for the appointment of a knowledgeable safety officer at all technical rescue incidents. In some agencies, a safety officer is not appointed at all. In others, a safety officer is appointed but the individual is ill-prepared due to a lack of operational knowledge related to the rescue or a lack of training specific to the safety officer position. This workshop will discuss the different roles and responsibilities of a safety officer at technical rescue incidents. Students will be able to describe the responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer and Assistant Safety Officer. They will also be better prepared to perform risk management, conduct a safety analysis, and deliver a safety briefing at a technical rescue incident. Note: This is a full 8-hour workshop based on the previously offered 2-hour lecture program. Certificates of Continuing Education will be issued to all participants.