Trench Rescue Technician Certification

Over the last two weeks, members from Franklinville, Asheboro, and Randleman Fire Departments earned certification as Trench Rescue Technicians in the State of North Carolina.

Trench operations are among the most dangerous rescue situations we face — unstable soil, heavy equipment, and the clock working against you. Proper training isn’t just important; it’s life or death.

Our final scenario drove that point home: rescuing a victim trapped beneath the bucket of an excavator, with the machine overhanging the trench. A dangerous, realistic challenge that tested every ounce of teamwork, training, and calm under pressure.

We’re proud of this accomplishment and ready to serve our communities with the knowledge, skill, and respect that trench rescue demands.