Structural Collapse Specialist 1 (May 20-23, 2024)

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Structural Collapse Specialist 1 is a 40-hour CA State Fire Marshal certified course taught in a five-day format and provides advanced heavy

rescue system techniques. Key topics include: Structural building types, wood and mechanical shores, crib capacities, floor weight calculations, building search, confined space considerations, damaged structure hazard assessment, use of power tools, air bags and USAR ICS. There is substantial pre-course work that is required prior to the start of class.

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Students are required to bring the following equipment to class every day:

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• PPE: Helmet, gloves, steel toe boots, eye/ear protection, pants and long sleeve shirt
• Manual: Trench Rescue Technician Manual by CMC will be available on-site and provided upon request.

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Optional Equipment:

• Water
• Sun screen

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Prerequisite:  Rescue Systems 1 (2009) and Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations (LARRO) OR Rescue Systems 1 (prior to 2009), or RRAO

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Total Cost: $1100

(Course Tuition $1025 + Mandatory SFT Fee $75)

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