Sinclair Community College

33.0 Credit Hours RESCUE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION-STC

Training for all emergency responders, urban search and rescue teams, fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services to (1) understand the role of rescue technician; (2) demonstrate basics of victim care; (3) understand principles of applied physics related to removal of victims; (4) demonstrate safety and survival techniques; and (5) demonstrate correct, safe, and effective state of the art rescue equipment. Students must be working in the field to qualify for this program.

Program Outcomes

printable version

Evaluate flammables and combustible liquids, solids, and gasses using appropriate scientific test equipment.

Understand the characteristics of hazardous materials to ensure safe handling, transporting, and storage as well as to deal effectively with spills and fires involving them.

Understand the role of a rescue technician

Understand basics of victim care including emergency care

Demonstrate correct, safe and effective use of state of the art rescue equipment

Understand the principals of physics related to victim rescue and removal

First Quarter

FST 169

Rapid Intervention Team

FST 171

Introduction to Technical Rescue

FST 173

Rope Rescue

FST 174

Confined Space Rescue

FST 179

Victim Location, Operation Level

Second Quarter

FST 172

Vehicle Rescue

FST 175

Machine/Rigging Rescue

FST 176

Trench Rescue

FST 177

Building Collapse Rescue

EMS 115

EMT-Basic Theory & Practice I

Third Quarter

FST 178

Swift Water Rescue

EMS 116

EMT-Basic Theory & Practice II

33.0 Credit Hours RESCUE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION-STC

Program Outcomes

graphical version

Evaluate flammables and combustible liquids, solids, and gasses using appropriate scientific test equipment.

Understand the characteristics of hazardous materials to ensure safe handling, transporting, and storage as well as to deal effectively with spills and fires involving them.

Understand the role of a rescue technician

Understand basics of victim care including emergency care

Demonstrate correct, safe and effective use of state of the art rescue equipment

Understand the principals of physics related to victim rescue and removal

First Quarter

FST 169: Rapid Intervention Team

FST 171: Introduction to Technical Rescue

FST 173: Rope Rescue

FST 174: Confined Space Rescue

FST 179: Victim Location, Operation Level

Second Quarter

FST 172: Vehicle Rescue

FST 175: Machine/Rigging Rescue

FST 176: Trench Rescue

FST 177: Building Collapse Rescue

EMS 115: EMT-Basic Theory & Practice I

Third Quarter

FST 178: Swift Water Rescue

EMS 116: EMT-Basic Theory & Practice II

FST 169 Rapid Intervention Team
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

An examination of procedures, skills and techniques needed to operate as a member of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Covered will be the fire scene factors involved in implementing a RIT. Completion of several practical exercises will be required. This course meets the requirements of the Rapid Intervention Team component of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Technical Rescue Training 1670. One lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: FST 171 AND FST 179

FST 171 Introduction to Technical Rescue
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

An overview of the National Fire Protection Association Technical Rescue Standards 1670 with emphasis on the role of technical rescue in emergency response, application of the physics concepts needed for technical rescue and the application of Incident Management System (IMS) within the framework of the rescue program.
Prerequisite: NONE

FST 173 Rope Rescue
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

A detailed examination of the rescue procedures and techniques for victims involved in emergency situations that include high angles and/or great heights and distances. Completion of a series of practical exercises is required. This course meets the requirements of the rope rescue component of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Technical Rescue Training 1670. Two lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: FST 169 AND FST 171

FST 174 Confined Space Rescue
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

A detailed examination of the removal of a victim from a confined space. Analyses of the hazards of confined spaces and below ground environments as well as the application of confined space rescue techniques are covered. Completion of a series of practical exercises is required. This course meets the requirements of the confined space rescue component of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Technical Rescue Training 1670. Two lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: FST 169 AND FST 171 AND FST 173 AND FST 179

FST 179 Victim Location, Operation Level
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

An examination of the procedures needed to locate missing individuals due to actions that might or might not be within their control. Includes fundamentals of search operations, search tactics and strategies and Incident Management Systems requirements. Completion of a practical exercise is required. This course meets the requirements of the victim rescue component of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Technical Rescue Training 1670. One lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: FST 171

FST 172 Vehicle Rescue
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

An examination of procedures and skills involved in the extrication of a victim from a vehicle accident. Covered will be the proper use of a variety of rescue equipment and the Incident Management System requirements of vehicle rescue. Completion of several practical exercises will be required. This course meets the requirements of the vehicle rescue component of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Technical Rescue Training 1670. One lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: FST 169 AND FST 171 AND FST 173 AND FST 179

FST 175 Machine/Rigging Rescue
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

An examination of the extrication of a victim trapped from an accident involving heavy machinery. Covered will be the proper use of the appropriate rescue equipment, the Incident Management System requirements of machinery rescue and the disassembling of complex machines. Completion of a practical exercise is required. This course meets the requirements of the machine rescue component of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Technical Rescue Training 1670. One lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: FST 169 AND FST 171 AND FST 172 AND FST 173 AND FST 179

FST 176 Trench Rescue
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

Examination of the extrication of an individual trapped in a collapsed excavation trench. Covered will be the trench settings and environments, proper use of rescue tools and apparatus, proper shoring techniques, stabilization of the trench area and the incident management requirements of a trench rescue. Completion of a practical exercise is required. This course meets the requirements of the trench rescue component of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Technical Rescue Training 1670. One lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: FST 169 AND FST 171 AND FST 172 AND FST 173 AND FST 179

FST 177 Building Collapse Rescue
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

This course is a component of the Basic Emergency Rescue Technician program, which includes an examination of the rescue needs of victims trapped during a structural collapse. Assessing structural integrity, stabilizing structural members, proper use of rescue equipment during structural collapse rescue and the Incident Management System requirements during structural collapse operations are also included. Completion of a practical exercise is required. This course meets the requirements of the collapsed building rescue component of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Technical Rescue Training 1670. Two lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: FST 169 AND FST 171 AND FST 172 AND FST 173 AND FST 176 AND FST 179

EMS 115 EMT-Basic Theory & Practice I
Credit Hours: 5.0
Department: Emergency Medical Services
Division: Business and Public Services

Meeting current standards of National Training Curriculum of EMT-Basic as well as Basic Life Support. First of two courses required for Ohio certification as EMT-B (Basic). Three lecture, four lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: NONE
Prerequisite: Must be 18 years old

FST 178 Swift Water Rescue
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Fire Science Tech
Division: Business and Public Services

An examination of the rescue needs of victims involved in water emergencies that are primarily on the surface of either a static or dynamic water body. Course will cover assessing water emergencies, weather considerations, rigging, water craft needs and limitations, victim removal and Incident Management Systems requirements. This course meets the requirements of the swift water rescue component of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Technical Rescue Training 1670. Two lecture, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: FST 169 AND FST 171 AND FST 173 AND FST 179

EMS 116 EMT-Basic Theory & Practice II
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Emergency Medical Services
Division: Business and Public Services

Meeting current standards of National Training curriculum of EMT-Basic. Second of two courses required for Ohio certification as EMT-A (Basic) as well as accommodating EMT Recertification Bridge course through variable credit registration. Successful completion establishes eligibility for state certifying/recertifying exam. One lecture, three lab, one-half clinical hours per week.
Prerequisite: EMS 115

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