Course detail: Structural Collapse Awareness, Operations, Technician National Certification

Certification Test for Technical Rescuer, Structural Collapse Levels 1 and 2, accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard.

WRITTEN TEST: There is one 100 question written exam.

SKILLS TEST: There are five to seven (5-7) skills stations covering all levels.

STANDARD: The certification test is based upon the NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2021 edition, Chapter 6, Structural Collapse.

READING REFERENCE TEXT: The written tests are referenced to FEMA, Structural Collapse Technician Course, TEEX Structural Collapse Specialist, and Kansas State Fire Marshal Reference Material. The specific referenced pages are listed in the Structural Collapse Rescue Certification Guide, available on the KFRTI website.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: The required personal equipment for each candidate is listed in the Structural Collapse Rescue Certification Guide, available on the KFRTI website.

FEES: The fee for this certification test is $30.00 for Kansas fire service and Kansas fire students and $120.00 for non-Kansas fire fighters.

There is an additional $20.00 fee, made payable to the ProBoard, for the ProBoard certificate.

Effective immediately the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute will not invoice individuals.  Payment should be made at the time of registration via credit card. 


Fees may be invoiced to organizations ONLY if a Purchase Order from that organization is provided to the Institute, via email or fax, prior to the event. After receipt of the purchase order, the Institute will manually register the students and invoice the organization.  Please call KFRTI at 785-864-9924 to utilize this option. 




KU provides accommodations for certification candidates in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Documentation of the diagnosis from a qualified professional, and a request for accommodation, should be submitted in writing to the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute Certification Manager at kufire@ku.edu or call 866-804-8841 at least two weeks prior to the exam. The submitted documentation will help KFRTI identify appropriate accommodations. The two week advanced notice/request allows the Institute to assemble the resources necessary for the accommodation.

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