Structural Collapse Specialist 1 (Sept. 28 - Oct. 02, 2026)

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.​

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

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• Fire department helmet or rescue helmet

• Eye & ear protection