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3364 US&R LIFTING & RIGGING HEAVY OBJECTS
Rescue Curriculum
This course is part of the Structural Collapse Technician program. It is designed to provide the senior level
responder with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to safely respond and function within a structural
collapse, urban search and rescue environment. Topics include: mass and gravity, mechanics and energy,
moment of force, inclined planes, levers, pulley systems, “A” frame gantries, high-pressure air bags, cribbing,
weight calculations and rigging heavy objects.
Prerequisites: 3310
Required PPE: Steel-toe boots, helmet, leather gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, coveralls or long
pants and shirts with long sleeves. PPE is to be provided by the student.
Hours: 20 (2 days)
Students: Min: 15 Max: 30
Fee: $175, $400 Non-fire service; $500 out-of-state and military
Grant fee: $12,000
Rescue
3366 US&R BREACHING/BREAKING/CUTTING & BURNING
This course is part of the Structural Collapse Technician program. It is designed to provide the senior-level
responder with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to safely respond and function within a structural
collapse, urban search and rescue environment. Topics include: identification of concrete construction, types
of components, equipment selection and use, proper techniques necessary to breach, break, cut and burn to
gain access through concrete, steel or other structural components during rescue operations in heavy floor,
heavy wall, steel and concrete construction.
Prerequisites: 3310
Required PPE: Steel-toe boots, helmet, leather gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, coveralls or long
pants and shirts with long sleeves. PPE is to be provided by the student.
Hours: 20 (2 days)
Students: Min: 10 Max: 16
Fee: $175, $425 Non-fire service, $525 out-of-state and military
Grant fee: $13,000
Note: On-campus delivery only
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