Please note: This course is scheduled and delivered through your state's fire training agency. Please contact your state fire training agency for more information.
This 2-day course is designed to provide fire officers with an understanding of command operations at structural collapse incidents.
Students completing this course will be able to:
- Describe the aspects of a structural collapse.
- Explain basic command procedures and Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structure.
- Identify various resource levels, types and capabilities used for structural collapse incidents.
- Identify critical factors and issues that affect scene management.
- Describe all unique operational considerations used at a structural collapse incident.
- Describe all response operations phases associated with a structural collapse incident.
- Describe the technical rescue expertise and equipment required for safe operations and effective incident management.
Students attending should understand and be able to apply the ICS concept.
Recommended: Individuals who have statutory authority/responsibility and may serve in a Unified Command structure at a structural collapse; fire command officers.
Recommended: ICS-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online.