Initial rescue and recovery training covers underground fire response, breathing apparatus practice, rope rescue, CPR, and rescue tools. Courses of instruction and practice are specified for initial training in rescue and recovery work. The instruction covers underground fire recovery, breathing and tube apparatus, revival methods, gas detection, gas sampling, mine plans, rope rescue, lifting bags, hydraulic cutters, spreaders, jacks, ring saws, fire extinguishers and cardio pulmonary resuscitation. The practical component requires not less than ten breathing apparatus practices, minimum training on CPR and rescue tools, and a separate period for rope rescue equipment training by recommended trainers.