SOUTHEAST, Mo. (KFVS) - The Region E HRST team took part in a confined space training exercise on March 18.
Confined space rescue is an emergency response focused on rescuing people trapped in hazardous places.
Some of those places include:
- Tanks
- Silos
- Sewers
- Underground vaults
They can be unsafe for the following reasons:
- Limited access
- Poor ventilation
- Hazardous gases
- Risk of collapse
The goal of the exercise was to ensure faster response times, safer operations and better outcomes.
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