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Collapsed Structure Rescue Class
1997

 

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The 1997 Collapsed Structure Rescue Class was the first class the emphasized the construction and testing of shores in various configurations using high-pressure airbags to load the shores.

Firefighter Captain from Sacramento was selected to be the initial Incident Commander for the final scenario. No, that is not a donut in his mouth. (13,878 bytes) First things first. It's essential to have a well-developed R&R area for the final scenario. (30,455 bytes) Students using Stanley Chain Saw to make penetration through concrete wall. (24,949 bytes) Student is communicating with team member in basement of simulated collapsed structure. Note ladder in right corner. A roof penetration was made to gain access to first floor. (27,884 bytes) The cutting station. Note the sun awning over the cutting station. This was in addition to the SPF 54 that was being used. (37,373 bytes)
The sun is starting to set as the team prepares for night operations. (23,704 bytes) Why is it that the students find the rubble pile to be a good place to rest? I bet that they are waiting for DART HazMat to give them the okay to go back into the DART HazMat participated in the final scenario. (24,300 bytes) Could this possibly be a picture of Chief Dolci providing guidance to the students? Well, at least it looks like he had been working. (25,955 bytes) Eric from JPL taking a break in the comfort of the rubble pile. (32,042 bytes)
Captain Balla and Chief Dolci removing last victim from the simulated collapsed structure. (23,900 bytes)        

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