9G6100 – 2.00 Hours
Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Emergency Services Training Institute at (866) 878-8900 or esti@teex.tamu.edu to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
This two-hour online course is intended to provide a general overview of FEMA processes and practices for entry-level National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System members. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to successfully describe the basic functions of a US&R Task Force, the general requirements to be on
a US&R Task Force, as well as safety and post-deployment considerations.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
In order to complete this course, you must have:
- Internet connection (broadband connection recommended)
- A current web browser (i.e., Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari.)To prevent issues during your online class, be sure that your web
browser is updated to the latest version available - Current versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash loaded on your computer.
Attendance Requirements
To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.
Topics
- Module 1 – Program Overview
- Module 2 – National US&R Response System
- Module 3 – Task Force (TF) Operations
- Module 4 – Task Force (TF) Requirements
- Module 5 – Task Force (TF) Safety Awareness
- Module 6 – System Member Preparedness
- Module 7 – Post-Deployment Considerations
- Final Exam
Suggested Audience
- Search and Rescue Personnel
- State US&R Personnel
- Structural Collapse Response Personnel
- Fire Department Responders
- Law Enforcement Personnel
- Emergency Medical Services Personnel
- County/State/Federal Responders
- National Guard and DOD Personnel
- Public Health and Health Care Workers
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
- .3 IACET CEUs
Contact Information
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 458-5636
Email: rescue@teex.tamu.edu