Structural Collapse Awareness
This program is designed to teach emergency response personnel how identify the need to maintain the integrity of structurally unstable elements. Students will learn how systems are used to properly transmit or redirect various collapse loads to stable ground or other suitable structural elements that are capable of withstanding additional loading; conduct a proper shoring size-up; identify locations for proper shoring placement; identify the different positions within a shoring team; summarize the purpose of position; identify the different types of shoring components and equipment, conduct proper hazard mitigation activities. Students will also be able to identify other resources in their community to assist in stabilization or a rescue. This level will be the pre-requisite for next levels of course.