Structural Collapse Operations is a Level I USAR course designed to train the rescuer operating in a collapsed building of light construction. This course exceeds training requirements found in NFPA 1006 and 1670
The student will be trained on: scene size up, building marking techniques, victim identification and removal, building stabilization, breaching/breaking and moving heavy loads. Emphasis will be placed on victim/ rescuer safety, light weight construction and the utilization of basic hand tools to achieve course objectives.