Technical Rescue: Structural Collapse Rescue Technician

Instructional Hours: 84.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include safety and security; building materials and structural collapse; collapse patterns; hazard identification and building monitoring; US&R strategy and structure size-up; tools; shoring basics; shoring construction; breaching; breaking, cutting and burning operations; lifting and rigging; and victim considerations. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and team-focused practical exercises. Student must successfully complete the exams for Awareness, Operations, and Technician levels during this course to receive credit.

This class will require additional student work outside of normal class hours to include, but not limited to; take-home assignments, PTIs, study guides, and assigned readings from the textbook. This may also include coursework that must be completed prior to the first class session.

This course is not eligible for FEMA certification.

Prerequisites

MFRI Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA (FIRE 098), MFRI Protective Equipment and SCBA (FIRE 099), MFRI Firefighter I (FIRE 101 or FIRE 105) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter I certification