Manure Pit Rescue Training Program
July 27, 2023 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Registration Deadline: July 21, 2023 - 05:00PM
Berlin Fair, 2008 Berlin Fair Drive, Marne, MI 49435
Contact: M. Charles Gould
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This manure pit rescue training program is designed for first responders.
DESCRIPTION
Personnel from the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) will provide the training. Participants will learn procedures for safely entering the confined space of a manure pit to perform rescue operations in low oxygen situations, including the importance of air quality monitoring before, during and after rescue, proper use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), harnessing, rope rigging for below grade rescue, and the use of a rescue tripod. Participants will have the opportunity to work through several evolutions in various roles with NECAS one-of-a-kind training prop. Full NFPA compliant gear with SCBA is required to participated in the hands-on portion of this training.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
There is no registration fee for this program, but because of the nature of hands-on training offered, the class is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Charles Gould at 616-834-2812 by July 1 to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be fulfilled when possible. To register, click on the green registration button.
Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Farm Bureau, along with ag commodity organizations who serve the Michigan agricultural industry, are sponsoring this manure pit rescue training program.
Registration for this event has closed.
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