FTW 049 - Structural Collapse Operations

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

This course is designed to reach firefighters the skills needed to function at the operational level at structural collapse incidents involving light frame and heavy wall structures. Students should be able to size-up a damaged structure for stability and victim location, recognize and mitigate hazard, construct and properly place emergency shoring, access and search void spaces, and "package" and extricate patients. Students will need to bring full protective equipment including hand, head, eye, and foot protection. SCBA is not required for this course. Prerequisite: Structural Collapse Operations I

Credits:

1.60

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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