Firefighter Training

Grain entrapment is extremely dangerous for the victim and the rescuers. Firefighters must use specific safety and rescue procedures to increase their chances of a successful rescue, while keeping members of their department safe. That’s why CASA has developed the following rescue courses for firefighters.

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Firefighter Grain Rescue Training Course

This training program incorporates both classroom theory and practical training. It is intended to prepare firefighters to respond to a grain entrapment incident on-farm or at a grain handling facility.
Course Topics
  • Identification of grain incidents
    • How they occur
    • Common injuries
    • Types of entrapments
  • Grain handling and storage facilities
    • Hazard identification
  • Regulatory standards
    • NFPA/CSA/SWP
  • Confined space and fall protection considerations
  • Hazard analysis and risk assessment
  • Equipment required
  • Practical rescue training

In-person Course

Approximately 8 to 16 hours

(duration dependent upon skill level of participants)

Continual evaluation throughout course

Request a Course

To request the Firefighter Grain Rescue Training Course, fill out and submit the course request form and a CASA representative will get back to you shortly.

Additional Training

Check out CASA’s additional online farm safety courses.