After completing this course, students will be able to recognize and assess potential conditions at a structural collapse incident, as well as identify the resources necessary to conduct safe and effective structural collapse search and rescue operations. They will learn procedures for conducting visual and verbal searches at structural collapse incidents, including the FEMA Task Force Rescue Marking System, Building Marking System, Victim Marking System, and Structure Marking System. Students will also discuss development and implementation of procedures for implementing the emergency response system as well as site control and scene management. An overview of removal of readily accessible victims from structural collapse will be included, as a preview of skills learned in the Operations-level course.

Continuing Education Approvals

• State of Florida Instructor - 4 CEU's
• State of Florida Inspector - 4 CEU's
• State of Florida EMT / Paramedic - Recommended 6 CEU's (must be approved by your medical director)

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