Structural Collapse Rescue

1. Complete prerequisites

Awareness Level

• Hazardous Materials Operations Training or Certification – Must show proof of a completed hazardous materials operations training or certificate within one year of the date of application.
• CPR and Emergency Medical Services Training – Must complete an approved CPR course and medical care training course (or hold a current EMS certification)

Operations Level

• Structural Collapse Rescue Awareness
•  Hazardous Materials Operations Training or Certification – Must show proof of a completed hazardous materials operations training or certificate within one year of the date of application.
• CPR and Emergency Medical Services Training – Must complete an approved CPR course and medical care training course (or hold a current EMS certification)

Technician Level

• The Candidate MUST be certified at the Structural Collapse Rescue Operations level (2021 edition) or be certified to the Structural Collapse Rescue Technician Level I (2008 or 2013 edition) and meet all other requirements.
• Hazardous Materials Operations Training or Certification – Must show proof of a completed hazardous materials operations training or certificate within one year of the date of application.
• CPR and Emergency Medical Services Training – Must complete an approved CPR course and medical care training course (or hold a current EMS certification)

See the Structural Collapse Rescue Candidate Handbook (PDF) for more detail about which certifications and training courses are accepted. Prerequisites are listed on pages 3-4.

2. Fill out an application

First, you will need a FEMA Student Identification Number to apply. Find your FEMA student ID or register for one. 

Next, download, digitally complete, and save the Structural Collapse Rescue Application (PDF).

3. Select when and where you will take your tests

This map above has available testing sites.

Log into the Learning Management System portal to search and register for upcoming certification dates.

Can’t find what you need? Your preferred testing site may add more dates throughout the year. Contact them for more information.

4. Send completed application

Applications must be submitted to your preferred testing site by the deadline they have listed, or by three weeks before the test date.

5. Take written and skills tests

After you have an approved application, your written and skills tests will be on the dates and locations listed by your testing site. Contact them with questions or for assistance.

Once you pass both tests, you will be Structural Collapse Rescue qualified. Congratulations!