Incident Command for Structural Collapse Incidents
Course Hours: 16.0 Hours
Course Description
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 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; and * 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 Incident Command System (ICS) concept.
Who Should Attend
Fire Department officers who will have the responsibility of managing structural collapse scenes.
Special Notes
The National Fire Academy does not utilize Social Security Numbers on their registration form; this form is in addition to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center application process. The NFA form will be completed on the first day of the course. Students must provide the Student Identification Number on the first day of the course. What this means to you: This number is used in place of a Social Security Number and is obtained through the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). Applications for NFA courses that do not include a SID will not be processed, failure to provide the SID will result in the student not receiving credit for the course. To obtain a SID: 1. Register at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid 2. Select "Need a FEMA SID?" on the right side of the screen. 3. Follow the instructions to create your account. 4. You will receive an email with your SID. Save this number in a secure location. Use the SID in place of the SSN on the General Admissions Application Form (FEMA Form 119-25-1) and General Admissions Application Short Form (FEMA Form 119-25-2).
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