This course is designed to prepare emergency response personnel to perform rescue operations in structural collapse emergencies. Topics include determination of potential victim location, development of an incident action plan, search methods, coordinating the use of heavy equipment, and patient management. Students will participate in structure stabilization methods, search of collapsed structures, and breaching of structural components. This course meets Chapter 5.4, Technician Level, of NFPA 1670 Standard Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents, as well as, Chapter 10, Structural Collapse Rescue of NFPA 1006, Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications.
Special requirements
- Students shall provide NFPA 1951 compliant garments, helmet, gloves, eye protection and footwear.
Prerequisites
Host requirements
Continuing education units (CEUs)
- EMS: EMT/Paramedic/Registered Nurse - Operations 32 hours; Trauma 8 hours