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RT Structural Collapse Course 2008 Class meets or exceeds NFPA 1006 2003 Ed. Click here for the registration form Course Description: This course is an intense course designed to prepare the student to respond to and mitigate an incident involving structural collapse. This class will utilize CCCs 0 course along with the collapse simulator. This course is not for everyone! It is very labor intensive and will be a lot of hard work. If you have medical problems (bad back, etc.) or if you are not in good physical shape, you may not want to sign up. The course is objective driven. You will be dismissed for the day when all scheduled objectives have been met (WHETHER IT IS 6 PM OR 11 PM). Those with construction experience or who are mechanically inclined will do better than those who have no experience. Requirements for the class include moving a concrete block, weighing over a ton, with only a couple of 51 pinch bars and 2 steel pipe; drive nails; cut lumber; understand angles; build and use mechanical advantages; use concrete saws, concrete drills, concrete chain saws, cutting torches, concrete breakers; break concrete in three positions (one being over your head); set anchors; understand the use of chokers and lifting loads heavier than a car. There will be no cancellations due to weather or time of day!
The Student will be responsible for bringing the following materials to class each day: Hammer, nail apron, tape measure, speed square, pencils, flashlight, PPE requirements shall include; Long pants (BDU Style or Fire Service), Long sleeve shirt, Gloves, Steel Toe Boots, Hydration pack or water bottle, knee and elbow pads, Helmet, Eye and ear protection, Respiratory protection (dust masks or respirators), and rain gear (if needed), FOG Manual. If you dont have everything, please give us a call. We will try to accommodate your needs.
If you are interested, please reply by sending the attached application as soon as possible. The class is limited to 40 participants. Verbal word will not secure spots; only one written form per student will be accepted. We will start a waiting list for all over 40 registrations. This course is for experienced personnel; no junior firefighters need apply. The cost of the course is $200 (out-of-state, $260), and checks should be made payable to Cleveland Community College. If you have questions, please contact Jimmy Hensley (see below) or Carolyn Lovelace (704-484-6657).
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 30 STUDENTS PRE-REGISTERED 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE FOR THE CLASS. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS.
Jimmy Hensley, Coordinator Brown Emergency Training Center Cleveland Community College 137 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152 704-484-6656 FAX: 704-669-2506 e-mail: hensley@cleveland.cc.nc.us www.clevelandcommunitycollege.edu or www.clevelandcountyfiretraining.com
Special Note: Students who desire State Certification as an RT Structural Collapse Technician, RT Trench Rescue or any other specialty must be certified as a NC Rescue Technician and NC Ropes Rescue Technician. You must be a certified RT prior to taking the RT Ropes Technician Course. If you just desire a great training class without being certified, (ex. Firefighter with no rescue responsibilities) you can take the course but you will not be allowed to sit for the written exam. For a complete explanation of the Rescue Program visit us on the web. 2008 Rescue Technician Structural Collapse Certification Course (The following classes are for certification in the Rescue Technician program)
We are pleased to offer 2 opportunities to complete the RT Structural Collapse Specialty at Cleveland Community College. We are offering a weekend format and a weekday format. You can choose which suits your schedule and come and join us!
Weekend Format
April 5 - PPE, Basic Equipment, Incident Planning, Engineering April 6 - Shoring Basics and Construction (Lecture)
April 12- Shoring Construction April 13 - Shoring Construction
April 25 - Lifting and Moving April 26 - Lifting and Moving
April 27 - Breaking and Breeching May 2 - Breaking and Breeching
May 3 - Victim Removal, Final Exercise May 4 - Crane Operations, Final Exam, and Tool Clean-up
All sessions are scheduled 8a-6p, but may extend longer as this is an objective driven course You still have time to register for the course! Call us to do so (You must attend all 10 sessions to complete the class, total of 100 hours)
Weekday Format
September 22 - PPE, Basic Equipment, Incident Planning, Engineering September 23 - Shoring Basics and Construction (Lecture) September 24 Shoring Construction September 25 - Shoring Construction September 26 - Lifting and Moving
September 29 - Lifting and Moving September 30 Breaking and Breeching October 1 - Breaking and Breeching October 2 - Victim removal, Final Exercise October 3 - Crane Operations, Final Exam, and Tool Clean-up
All sessions are scheduled 8a-6p, but may extend longer as this is an objective driven course (You must attend all 10 sessions to complete the class)
To register please call Carolyn Lovelace at 704-484-6657, email lovelacec@clevelandcommunitycollege.edu, or fax the registration form to 704-669-2506 You may view this schedule and all other announcements at www.clevelandcountyfiretraining.com
The fee for this course is $200 per student. Full details are on the web All Cleveland County Fire/Rescue affiliated personnel are exempt from the $200 course fee.
For complete details of the Rescue Technician program visit www.ncdoi.com
Special Note: Students who desire State Certification as an RT Structural Collapse Technician, RT Trench Rescue or any other specialty must be certified as a NC Rescue Technician and NC Ropes Rescue Technician. You must be a certified RT prior to taking the RT Ropes Technician Course. If you just desire a great training class without being certified, (ex. Firefighter with no rescue responsibilities) you can take the course but you will not be allowed to sit for the written exam. For a complete explanation of the Rescue Program visit us on the web.
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