Heavy Rescue Germany
One Facebook page you should follow is Heavy Rescue Germany Not only does their page provide great training information, but the lead instructor behind it, Irakli West, travels the world to learn from many different firefighters and tech rescue folks.
Take a look at the pictures below from a 4 day class that the folks at Heavy Rescue Germany put on in Freilassing, Germany.
Trench Rescue
Fredonia DPW worker Trench Rescue

Trench Rescue
A Fredonia DPW worker was flown to the hospital with “crush-related injuries” after being rescued from a trench. The victim was working when the sidewall of the trench collapsed on top of the man, leaving him buried chest high.
More information available: FOX6 News Milwaukee
Trench Rescue
Trench Rescue Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
Take a look at the trench rescue that Palm Beach County Fire Rescue had yesterday.

Trench Rescue
Take a look at the trench rescue that Palm Beach County Fire Rescue had yesterday.
Trench Rescue
HCESTC’S Trench Rescue Technician Class

Trench Rescue
The 2021 Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center (HCESTC) Trench Rescue Technician class was a 24 hour program that taught students how to shore intersecting trenches (L and T), deep trenches >8′, and “repair hole” excavations. The first day are virtual presentations followed by 2 hands on training days. Take a look at some pictures from this class.
For more information, checkout the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center (HCESTC) Facebook page.
Day 2
Day 3