The U.S. Fire Administration announced the launch of a new command and control, online simulation for emergency responders involving a single-family mansion. The Q326 Mansion simulation course presents the user with a very large, multi-story, single-family dwelling presenting fire spread and ventilation issues and a more complex rescue scenario. Due to the resource demands of this incident, the student is given a second-alarm assignment. Upon successful completion of this online simulation course, the user will be able to recognize the unique rescue issues and other issues related to this type of incident, better preparing them to organize and handle an incident of this nature.

Course objectives are the safe removal and treatment of occupants while presenting fire spread and ventilation challenges to the students. A National Fire Academy/USFA certificate will be granted upon successful completion of the course evaluation.

The course can be found on USFA's Virtual Campus at www.training.fema.gov.