Urban Search & Rescue Training
What is Urban Search and Rescue Training?
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, has partnered with PA Task Force 1 to offer a series of training classes that will help prepare emergency responders to locate victims and manage recovery operations during a disaster event.
Please check back for upcoming training opportunities.
Where are the classes located?
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College
John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Need a place to stay during your training?
The Staybridge Suites is please to offer a special rate for HACC. You can make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 717-233-3304 and press 0 or by using your specific online booking link.
- King Studio Suite $119.00
- Double Queen Suite $129.00
- One Bedroom Suite $139.00
Reserve your special rate here HACC at Home2 Suites
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Harrisburg Hershey, 15 Capital Drive, Harrisburg:
King Suite and the Double Queen Suite: $107.00 plus tax per night
Rate does include a full breakfast buffet served daily
Booking Link: Book your corporate rate for Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
Company Name: Harrisburg Area Community College
Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton
Harrisburg North, 30 Capital Drive, Harrisburg:
Standard King or Standard Double Queen Room: $109.00 plus tax per night
King Studio Suite: $119.00 plus tax per night
Rate does include a full breakfast buffet served daily
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/&ctyhocn=HARNOHX&corporateCode=0560031720
Company Name: Harrisburg Area Community College
Residence Inn by Marriott
Harrisburg North, 2250 Kohn Road, Harrisburg:
Studio Suite: $119.00 plus tax per night
1 Bedroom Suite: $139.00 plus tax per night
2 Bedroom Suite: $159.00 plus tax per night
Rate does include a full breakfast buffet served daily
Booking Link: Book your corporate rate for Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
Company Name: Harrisburg Area Community College
How can I receive more information on these US&R programs at HACC?
- Call 717-780-2607
- Email firetrng@hacc.edu
Students who enroll will:
- Train in a world class facility at HACC’s Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center on HACC’s Harrisburg Campus
- Follow curriculum that is exacted from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) course curriculum
- Learn from DHS/FEMA qualified instructors from PA-TF1 as well as other qualified US&R system instructors from around the country
- Earn federal equivalency for qualifying personnel through the US&R Program Office once the course is completed and submitted for approval.
- Take advantage of blended format class delivery that includes a computer based training (CBT) component that students will need to complete attending the practical component of these classes.
