US&R Rescue Specialist Certificate

This certificate program is designed for personnel of a search and rescue task force working towards the TEMA/FEMA criteria for rescue specialists.

The certificate includes all the major courses that are relevant for responders working as a rescue specialist on an USAR or technical rescue task force. 

Certificate Details

  • At least four of the required courses must be provided by UT CIS.
  • Credit is granted for training completed within the last seven years.
  • Certificate cost: $50.
  • No renewal fees.

 

Contact

Email Dustin Housewright, director of health, safety and emergency preparedness, for more information.

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Required Courses

Course  Minimum Hours Required to be UT CIS Course
Structural Collapse Technician/Level II  80 Yes
Confined Space Rescue Technician/Level II  40 Yes
Trench Rescue Technician/Level II  40 Yes
Rope Rescue Technician/Level II  40 No
Machinery Rescue 24 Yes
National US&R Response System Orientation – CBT 2 No (TEEX) 
Hazardous Materials Operations 40 No
Electives 24 No

Elective Courses

Course  Minimum Hours Required to be UT CIS Course
Rigging for Emergency Services  24 Yes
Swiftwater Rescue Technician/Level II 24 No
GPS/Land Navigation 20 No
Basic Visual Tracking 32 No
TEMA Damage Assessment  4 No
Wide Area Search 24 No