Medium Level Structural Collapse Operations: Tools
This two-day program will familiarize the student with the tools used in structural and excavation collapse related incidents. This is an intensive hands-on course and the student will be evaluated on the proper use of the tools provided. Course Length: 16 HoursPrerequisites: Basic Structural Collapse Operations and Trench Rescue AwarenessCertificate: NYS
Medium Level Structural Collapse Concepts
This program is designed to provide the background knowledge necessary to perform rescue operations at a structural collapse incident. The course includes instruction on structural construction considerations such as types of construction, construction techniques, terminology and mechanism of collapse based on structure type; detailed concepts of structural shoring systems, void search and rescue operations in […]
Heavy Rescue II
This course allows students to continue their training in the heavy rescue disciplines, going beyond vehicle extrication and disentanglement. The program involves both classroom lecture and hands-on training. Topics will include: an introduction to meters used during everyday emergencies as well as hazardous materials incidents, elevator emergencies, basic rigging, cutting torches, and industrial rescue/man-in-machine incidents. […]
Heavy Rescue I
This course provides the student with the specialized skills required during heavy rescue/vehicle extrication and victim disentanglement operations. The program involves both classroom lecture and hands-on training. It covers the use of hydraulic/battery powered rescue tools, air tools, air bags, and specialized equipment and procedures used to stabilize vehicles in various positions. This course will […]
Basic Structural Collapse Operations
This course provides specialized training in the realm of building collapse rescue, a threat to every community. Content will include warning signs, collapse causes, void identification, safety precautions, search techniques, team operations, building construction awareness, and initial fire department operations. Course Length: 8 HoursPrerequisite: NoneCertificate: NYS
