FIT- R1A - Structural Collapse Specialist 1

    Recent Professors
    A. Gonzalez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    None. Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): 1. Rope Rescue Operations or Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational AND Rescue Systems 1, (SFT) IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 (FEMA) 2.Confined Space Rescue: Awareness (SFT) Structural Collapse Specialist (FEMA / computer-based training / 2017 or newer edition) within two years prior to course registration
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Description: Provides the skills and knowledge needed for the operations level structural collapse specialist to rescue victims from a collapsed light frame and URM construction-type structure; including size up, incident action plans, search, cribbing systems, lifting and moving heavy loads, stabilization, breaching, and rescue. 12.75 hours lecture and 27.25 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)