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International Urban Search & Rescue Course
operated by
Singapore Civil Defence Academy
This course is designed to train participants in the tactics and techniques of conducting rescue operations in Urban Search and Rescue incidents. The capacity of the course is limited to 20 participants. The contents are; principles of USAR operation, search and rescue techniques, BA proficiency training, fundamentals of rescue in collapsed structures, confined space rescue, heights and road traffic accident rescue, scenario-based exercises. The objectives are to, explain the concepts and principles in managing and handling urban search and rescue operations, conduct rescue operations professionally under various rescue scenarios, demonstrate a high level of rescue skills proficiency and equipment know-how to effectively mitigate a USAR incident.
Course Type
CourseDuration2 weeks
Course Cost$ 1800 per participant
Course Schedule
Course AudienceParticipants involved in urban search and rescue disaster management and training and overseas rescuers and fire fighters involved in urban search and rescue work