Training
Training is an integral part of the State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance’s philosophy. Providing a broad range of education and skill building to our members and partners.
The following position specific courses will be offered at the 2024 National Urban Search and Rescue Conference in Orlando, Florida as pre-conference courses:
- US&R Medical Team Specialist Course – 11/6-9/24 – Florida State Fire College, Gainesville, FL
- US&R Logistics Specialist Course – 11/7-10/24 – FL-TF4 Warehouse, Apopka, FL
- US&R Task Force Communications Specialist Course – 11/7-10/24 – DoubleTree Seaworld, Orlando, FL
- US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist Course – 11/8-10/24 – DoubleTree Seaworld, Orlando, FL
- US&R Technical Search Specialist Course – 11/8-10/24 -Florida State Fire College, Gainesville, FL
- L-960 NIMS ICS All-Hazard Division Group Supervisor Course – 11/8-10/24 – DoubleTree Seaworld, Orlando, FL
- EMAP US&R Standard Training – 11/8-10/24 – DoubleTree Seaworld, Orlando, FL
- TEEX Wide Area Search Course – 11/8-10/24 – DoubleTree Seaworld, Orlando, FL
- Flood Rescue Logistics Specialist Course – 11/9-10/24 – DoubleTree Seaworld, Orlando, FL
Request to host a SUSAR sanctioned training or event
Online Training
ICS 100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS 200 – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action IncidentsÂ
ICS 700B – Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
ICS 800D – Introduction to the National Response Framework
National Response System Orientation
AWR 111 – Emergency Medical Services Concepts for CBRNE Events – 3 hoursÂ
AWR 160 – Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism Awareness for First Responders – 8 hoursÂ
Enhanced Operations in a Contaminated Environment – 8 hours
Hazardous Materials Awareness (Meets the requirements for DOT Hazardous Materials Handler/Packer/Labeler course)
COMPUTER BASED TRAINING (CBT)
Structural Collapse Specialist – 8 hours
Canine Search Specialist – 16 hours
Hazardous Materials Specialist – 8 hours
Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist – 6 hours
Logistics Specialist – 11 hours
Medical Team Specialist – 13 hours
Planning Team Training – 8 hours
Task Force Safety Officer – 6 hours
Technical Search Specialist – 16 hours
Structural Engineering Systems-Disaster Engineer (Internet Explorer Only)