Course Details
Course Fee
$10
Course Code
9P1230
Duration
16 hr
CEUs
0.4
Training Area
Fire and Emergency Services
Delivery Type
Online
Overview
This 16-hour online component is intended to provide Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform technical search functions for a US&R team during a disaster or a planned event. You will learn the essential requirements necessary to perform all physical, visual, and technical search functions. Upon completion of the computer based training (CBT) component, you will be able to taBusiness and Cyber Solutions part in the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component of the Technical Search Specialist course.
This course is the prerequisite course that must be completed before students can attend the Technical Search Specialist - (ILT) course, which is 24 hours of face-to-face course taught over three days.
The Technical Search Specialist - (ILT) course code is 9P1231. Register now for the Technical Search Specialist - Instructor-Led Training.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
Online Course Technical 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, etc.) 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.
Modules
Module 1
Technical Search Specialist (TSS) Duties and Responsibilities
Module 2
US&R Considerations
Module 3
Search
Module 4
Structure
Module 5
and Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Marking Standard
Module 6
Risk Analysis
Module 7
Canine Search
Module 8
Visual Devices Search Equipment
Module 9
Listening Search Equipment
Module 10
Navigating Using Compasses
Module 11
Navigating Using Maps
Module 12
Module 10 - Navigating Using a Global Positioning System (GPS)
Course Objectives
Describe core concepts of Technical Search Specialist .
Apply foundational skills related to Technical Search Specialist .
Demonstrate understanding of key procedures in Technical Search Specialist .
Other Information
TEEX is the National Contract Training Provider for the FEMA National Urban Search and Rescue System and this course was developed under contract for US&R personnel.
Upcoming Courses
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