SFT: Machinery Rescue Technician

May 6-8, 2026
McClellan Park, CA

Primary Instructor:  Brian Sippel
Additional Instructors: Zach Zadrozna, Eric Friesen, & Fergus Johnson

Course Description

This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency responder to extricate victim(s) from machinery in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include sizing up an incident; establishing safety zones; mitigating hazards; stabilizing and creating access and egress openings for rescue; disentangling and removing victims; and terminating an incident. This course incorporates awareness, operations, and technician training based on NFPA 1006 (2021).

Prerequisites:

1. Vehicle Extrication or Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue (SFT)
2. Confined Space Rescue Awareness (CSTI, IAFF, or SFT)