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Venue Description:
Portland Police Department Emergency Operation Center: 1900 Billy G. Webb Portland, Texas 78374

Registration link: tdem.geniussis.com/Registration.aspx

 

Start Date:

Nov 30, 2026

End Date:

Dec 4, 2026

Meeting Time:

Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM () - Room:
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM () - Room:
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM () - Room:
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM () - Room:
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM () - Room:

Category:

Hazmat

Keywords:

Common

Instructor:

06 Instructor

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Location:

Portland Police Department Emergency Operation Center: 1900 Billy G. Webb Portland, Texas 78374

Notes:

Restrictions: By Certification Only: All students required to upload PDF of proof of completion for HazMat Awareness and Rope Rescue Operations (NFPA 470, 472, or 1072) in IFSAC, ProBoard, or TCFP under "Request Credit" in student portal. Dates and Times: 11/30/2026-12/4/2026; 0800-1700 Daily. If you have any Hazmat, Swiftwater, Fire or hazmat certificate questions please contact: specialhazards@tdem.texas.gov.
Course Content: This course utilizes both classroom lectures and field exercises to meet or exceed the NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 12, “Trench Rescue” Awareness (12.1), Operations (12.2), and Technician (12.3).

 
Course description: After completing this course students are eligible to evaluate, manage, and perform a trench rescue in accordance with NFPA 1006. Topics to include utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, patient, and resource management techniques, soil analysis mechanics, classifications, trench dynamics, hydraulic/pneumatic shoring, excavation safety per OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, trench rescue operations, and ICS for trench rescue.

 
Upon completion of this course participants will be eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

 
• Trench Rescue Decision Making
• Introduction To Trench Rescue
• Trench Incident Management and Support Operations
• Soil Physics
• Causes And Types of Trench Collapses
• Soil Classifications and Testing
• Equipment And Tools for Trench Rescue Operations
• Hazard Control
• Atmospheric Monitoring
• Gaining Access
• Protective Systems in Trench Operation
• Termination Procedures
• Techniques for Trench Protection
 
Number of Students: 12 minimum / 20 maximum

 
Who should attend: Municipal Firefighters & Law Enforcement Personnel
 
Rural County Host: If you are hosting a class in a rural county (population 250,000 or less) you may not be required to meet the “minimum number of students” for this class.

 
How this course is offered: This class is offered through TDEM's Technological Hazards Unit as an onsite delivery at a location designated by the requesting jurisdiction. These classes are open enrollment to all eligible Texas Public Sector Employees/Volunteers on a first come, first served basis.
 
Host Facility: The host facility will provide a testing/classroom location of suitable size for testing and lecture as well as an outdoor training location to include a drill tower for field exercises. Please contact us at specialhazards@tdem.texas.gov if you are unable to provide the training tower and/or confined spaces at the time the class is requested.

 
Prerequisites & Other Information:

 
Prerequisites: 1. Proof of completion of NFPA 470 Awareness, -or- NFPA 1072 Professional Qualifications for Awareness (2017 edition), -or- NFPA 472 Competencies for Awareness Level Personnel (2002, 2008, or 2013 editions).

 
Other accepted prerequisites:

 
• TEEX WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders (AWR-160)
• TDEM hosted Hazardous Materials Awareness
• TCFP Structure Firefighter (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, or Master). Certificates must be the current level of certification and unexpired.
• SFFMA Firefighter I
• SFFMA Hazmat Awareness
 
2. Proof that the participant is certified to NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5, “Rope Rescue” Awareness Level (5.1), and Operations Level (5.2) General Requirements.
Participants must provide a certificate from an accredited agency that lists the successful completion of these requirements. It is recommended that you also provide this proof to the instructor on the first day of class.

 
**Important** In order to be accepted into this course, the above certification must be emailed to specialhazards@tdem.texas.gov for approval. The certification must meet the above standards and have an IFSAC or Pro- Board SEAL present on it. 

 
**If you have any questions regarding Hazmat specific certificates or Hazmat in general, please email specialhazards@tdem.texas.gov.**

 
Other Accepted Certificates:
  • Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations (IFSAC or Pro Board)
  • Rope Rescue 1 (2013 Ed. or 2017 Ed.)(IFSAC or Pro Board)
  • H-515 Rescue Specialist Course (Pro Board)
Prior Certification:

 
Students who have been previously certified in this topic, including those who have received a TCFP certification, Pro Board seal, or IFSAC seal, are not eligible to attend this course.

 
Registration Requirement:

 
Pre-registration is required for all H-Series Classes. Students must have a TDEM registration confirmation email to attend class. Walk-in registrations will not be accepted.

 
Registration Deadline:

 
Course rosters close at 3:00 pm (CT), two days before the start of the course.

 
Course Dress Code:

 
• Full-length pants are required for all participants; shorts are strictly prohibited.
• Shirt: Polos, station shirts, uniform shirts, and short sleeves are allowed, but sleeveless shirts are prohibited.
• Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times, regardless of classroom or exterior training exercises.
-or-
• an approved department uniform that meets NFPA requirements.

 
PPE Requirements: All participants must bring the following items with them to class: A rescue helmet with a chin strap with a 3-point attachment, Rope rescue gloves or all-leather work gloves, eye protection, and approved safety toe boots.

 
Recommended: Due to the nature of Hazardous Material training, you may be required to perform some physically strenuous activities for this class which may include wearing PPE. Therefore, we recommend all students have a current physical examination prior to class start date.

 
Eligibility Requirements for Students: Students must be Public Sector Employees or Volunteers. Eligible individuals must be employed by or serve within a political subdivision, such as a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority, school district, special
district, intrastate district, council of governments (whether incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under state law or not), any other regional or intrastate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government.

 
Private sector, federal, non-profit, and not-for-profit employees may not be eligible for these classes unless they also volunteer in a public sector position. Volunteers must apply through their respective public sector agencies.

 
Note: This program is open to Texas residents only.
 
Cost: No tuition is charged.