FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

***NATIONAL***

***URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE***

***RESPONSE SYSTEM***

**A Component of the Federal Response Plan**

**Emergency Support Function 9**

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**DISASTER SEARCH CANINE**

**READINESS EVALUATION PROCESS**

Interpretations and clarification of this document shall be made to the
Canine Sub-Committee. Any system maintenance issues shall be received by
the Canine Sub-Committee. Any interim changes, additions or
clarifications may be included in the Canine Standard Operating
Guideline document for later inclusion in this document.

## 

SECTION I - DISASTER SEARCH CANINE READINESS EVALUATION AND
RECERTIFICATION PROCESS
[1](#section-i---disaster-search-canine-readiness-evaluation-and-recertification-process)

Introduction [2](#introduction)

Objectives [2](#objectives)

Evaluation Documents [2](#evaluation-documents)

Definitions [3](#definitions)

Process / Implementation [3](#process-implementation)

Code of Ethics [4](#code-of-ethics)

Policy on Aggression [5](#policy-on-aggression)

Definition [5](#definition)

Policy [5](#policy)

Repercussions [5](#repercussions)

Proof of Sociability [5](#proof-of-sociability)

Aggression Testing [5](#aggression-testing)

Evaluation Guidelines [6](#evaluation-guidelines)

Recertification [7](#recertification)

SECTION II - TYPE II DISASTER SEARCH CANINE READINESS EVALUATION PROCESS
[8](#section-ii---type-ii-disaster-search-canine-readiness-evaluation-process)

Type II Canine Evaluation [9](#type-ii-canine-evaluation)

Ground Rules [9](#ground-rules)

Evaluation Procedures [9](#evaluation-procedures)

Element Descriptions [10](#element-descriptions)

Element 1 -- Obedience [10](#element-1-obedience)

Rationale: [10](#rationale)

Required Skills: [10](#required-skills)

Aggression Testing: [10](#aggression-testing-1)

Handler Information: [10](#handler-information)

Emergency Stop [11](#emergency-stop)

Long Down/Wait [11](#long-downwait)

Suggested Course Layout [11](#suggested-course-layout)

Element 2 -- Bark Alert/Alert Behavior
[11](#element-2-bark-alertalert-behavior)

Rationale: [11](#rationale-1)

Required Skills: [11](#required-skills-1)

Handler Information: [12](#handler-information-1)

Suggested Course Construction: [12](#suggested-course-construction)

Victim Placement: [12](#victim-placement)

Element 3 -- Direction and Control
[13](#element-3-direction-and-control)

Rationale: [13](#rationale-2)

Required Skills: [13](#required-skills-2)

Handler Information: [13](#handler-information-2)

Directability: [13](#directability)

Suggested Course Construction: [14](#suggested-course-construction-1)

Element 4 -- Agility [15](#element-4-agility)

Rationale: [15](#rationale-3)

Required Skills: [15](#required-skills-3)

Handler Information: [15](#handler-information-3)

Obstacles (\* = mandatory completion):
[16](#obstacles-mandatory-completion)

Course Construction [16](#course-construction)

Element 5 -- Rubble Site [17](#element-5-rubble-site)

Rationale: [17](#rationale-4)

Required Skills: [17](#required-skills-4)

Handler Information: [17](#handler-information-4)

Course Construction: [18](#course-construction-1)

Victim Placement [18](#victim-placement-1)

Performance Criteria and Evaluation Form Guidelines
[18](#performance-criteria-and-evaluation-form-guidelines)

Ground Rules [18](#ground-rules-1)

Obedience [19](#obedience)

Bark Alert/Alert Behavior [19](#bark-alertalert-behavior)

Direction & Control [19](#direction-control)

Agility [19](#agility)

The following shall be evaluated for each obstacle.
[20](#the-following-shall-be-evaluated-for-each-obstacle.)

Rubble Site [20](#rubble-site)

SECTION III - TYPE I DISASTER SEARCH CANINE READINESS EVALUATION PROCESS
[21](#section-iii---type-i-disaster-search-canine-readiness-evaluation-process)

Type I canine evaluation [22](#type-i-canine-evaluation)

Ground Rules [22](#ground-rules-2)

Evaluation Procedures [22](#evaluation-procedures-1)

Element Description [22](#element-description)

Rationale: [22](#rationale-5)

Required Skills: [22](#required-skills-5)

Handler Information [23](#handler-information-5)

Course Construction [24](#course-construction-2)

Victim Placement [24](#victim-placement-2)

Search Procedures [24](#search-procedures)

Evaluation Completion [25](#evaluation-completion)

Performance Criteria and Evaluation Form Guidelines
[25](#performance-criteria-and-evaluation-form-guidelines-1)

Ground Rules [25](#ground-rules-3)

Interview and Planning [25](#interview-and-planning)

Directability [25](#directability-1)

Searching [25](#searching)

Alert [26](#alert)

Debriefing Process [26](#debriefing-process)

SECTION IV - EVALUATION PROCEDURES
[27](#section-iv---evaluation-procedures)

Evaluation Organizational Structure
[28](#evaluation-organizational-structure)

Evaluation Planning / Logistics [29](#evaluation-planning-logistics)

Preliminary [29](#preliminary)

Personnel [29](#personnel)

Evaluation Site [31](#evaluation-site)

Type II Criteria Element Descriptions
[31](#type-ii-criteria-element-descriptions)

Type I Criteria Element Descriptions
[31](#type-i-criteria-element-descriptions)

Briefing / Housekeeping [31](#briefing-housekeeping)

SECTION V - EVALUATOR PREREQUISITES
[33](#section-v---evaluator-prerequisites)

Type II Canine Evaluator Prerequisites
[34](#type-ii-canine-evaluator-prerequisites)

Canine Handler (be completed in the order listed)
[34](#canine-handler-be-completed-in-the-order-listed)

Non-Canine Handler (be completed in the order listed)
[34](#non-canine-handler-be-completed-in-the-order-listed)

Application Process [34](#application-process)

Type I Canine Evaluator Prerequisites
[34](#type-i-canine-evaluator-prerequisites)

Canine Handler [34](#canine-handler)

Non-Canine Handler [34](#non-canine-handler)

Application Process [34](#application-process-1)

Lead Evaluator [35](#lead-evaluator)

Application Process to Become an Evaluator
[35](#application-process-to-become-an-evaluator)

SECTION VI - TYPE II WRITTEN EXAMINATION
[36](#section-vi---type-ii-written-examination)

TYPE II WRITTEN EXAMINATION [37](#type-ii-written-examination)

Appendix A [43](#appendix-a)

Test Answers [43](#test-answers)

Appendix B [44](#appendix-b)

Full Size Forms [44](#full-size-forms)

Appendix C [60](#appendix-c)

Checklist: Scene Safety Establishment Checklist
[60](#checklist-scene-safety-establishment-checklist)

Appendix D [61](#appendix-d)

US&R Code of Conduct [61](#usr-code-of-conduct)

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

***NATIONAL***

***URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE***

***RESPONSE SYSTEM***

**A Component of the Federal Response Plan**

**Under Emergency Support Function 9**

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# SECTION I - DISASTER SEARCH CANINE READINESS EVALUATION AND RECERTIFICATION PROCESS

# Introduction

### Objectives

The objectives for developing a standardized Disaster Search Canine
Evaluation Process are to:

-   Provide uniform methods to determine the current operational
    readiness levels of all Canine Search Specialists and canines in the
    National US&R Response System.

-   Use the results of the assessment process to identify major
    strengths and shortfalls for the Canine Search Specialist and their
    canine for targeted improvement.

-   Develop a fair and objective process that can be conducted by local
    program management, state officials, FEMA and sponsoring
    organizations to determine search canine readiness levels.

-   Provide feedback to the respective task force regarding the
    strengths and weaknesses of their current state of canine search
    readiness. This information would then translate into a
    comprehensive plan of action for further Search Team development and
    improvement. (It is intended that the respective Search Team
    Managers will be involved in the process.)

-   Use the review process as an opportunity to share techniques and
    ideas between Canine Search Specialists from different task forces
    on how to address various demands and issues identified during the
    assessment process.

-   Develop a dynamic process where task forces can have their
    evaluation updated to reflect subsequent attainment of previously
    identified shortfalls and provide FEMA with a current, accurate
    readiness assessment of evaluated Canine Search Specialists and
    canines for each task force.

### Evaluation Documents

To facilitate the task force assessment, the following documents have
been developed:

-   Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation Process

-   Type II -- Element Descriptions (Unit II)

-   Type II -- Performance Criteria & Evaluation Form Guidelines (Unit
    II)

-   Type I - Element Descriptions (Unit III)

-   Type I - Performance Criteria & Evaluation Form Guidelines (Unit
    III)

-   Type II - Canine Readiness Evaluation Form/Comment Sheet (Unit VI)

-   Type I - Canine Readiness Evaluation Form/Comment Sheet (Unit VI)

-   Evaluation Application Form (Unit VI)

### Definitions

-   **Certification**

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-   A Disaster Search Canine Team is comprised of a search canine and a
    handler who have successfully completed the written examination and
    demonstrated the performance skills required by the Disaster Search
    Canine Readiness Evaluation (DSCRE) Process.

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-   **Type I Disaster Search Canine**

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-   A disaster search canine that has successfully completed the FEMA
    Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation criteria for both Type
    II and Type I.

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-   **Type II Disaster Search Canine**

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-   A disaster search canine that has successfully completed the FEMA
    Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation criteria for Type II

1.  **Hosting Agency**

-   An Agency, Task Force, Department, or Entity that sponsors
    (authorizes, recognizes and supports) a canine event.

2.  **Event**

-   Any training, evaluation, test, deployment, or gathering consisting
    of at least one canine handler team or teams and other persons.

### Process / Implementation

-   The Canine Search Specialist must be at least 21 years of age and
    meet all FEMA Personnel Qualification requirements.

-   Priority will be given to Canine Search Specialists/candidates that
    are currently rostered on a FEMA National US&R Response System Task
    Force or have a letter of intent on file from a Task Force to roster
    them upon certification.

-   Canine Search Specialists from non-sponsored Task Forces that
    complete this readiness process may be issued an equivalency
    completion certificate.

-   The Disaster Search Canine shall be a minimum of 18 months old
    before beginning the FEMA Disaster Search Canine Readiness
    Evaluation Process.

-   The FEMA Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation Process is
    divided into two parts:

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-   Type II

-   Type I

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-   Prior to taking a nationally administered Type II Disaster Search
    Canine Readiness Evaluation Process, the canine/handler team must
    first satisfactorily complete a Type II Pre-test Assessment. A
    pre-test assessment is satisfactory completion of the five (5)
    elements of the Type II Canine Evaluation in either of the testing
    formats (see page 1-4 Evaluation Guidelines). This assessment will
    be administered and signed off by a minimum of two (2) Search Team
    Managers or rostered Disaster Search Canine Evaluators.

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-   The Type II and Type I Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluations
    may be conducted at the local, state or national level.

-   The Hosting Agency will use the FEMA Evaluator Roster to select a
    cadre of evaluators who meet the evaluator criteria (Unit V).
    Selected applicants will have successfully completed evaluator
    training requirements. FEMA supported evaluations will utilize the
    Evaluators Rotation Process when feasible (Unit VI).

-   Site requirements for both levels have been determined and are
    listed in the Type I and II Disaster Search Canine Readiness
    Evaluations (Units II and III).

### Code of Ethics

All participants in the Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation
Process must abide by the US&R Code of Conduct

Violation of the Code of Conduct may result in loss of certification,
loss of evaluator status, and/or referral to appropriate authorities.

### Policy on Aggression

Each sponsoring organization shall be responsible for assuring that
aggressive behavior is either modified or the canine shall not be
eligible to participate in events.

#### Definition

-   Canine aggression is an attempted or actual unprovoked attack on
    another canine or person. A canine may also be evaluated as
    aggressive if it exhibits significant warning signs of imminent
    unprovoked attack (continuous growling, snarling, fear-barking,
    etc.).

#### Policy

-   Aggressive behavior toward people shall not be considered acceptable
    behavior for a canine.

-   A canine must be able to tolerate other canines off leash, and under
    handler supervision, without showing aggression.

-   A canine must allow another person to move it to a different
    location in the absence of its owner. The canine must not show
    aggression.

#### Repercussions

In the event a canine demonstrates aggressive behavior at any FEMA
event, the following procedures will be followed:

-   **Canine attacks a person:**

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-   Upon an unprovoked attack, the canine will be removed from the event
    and will not be allowed to participate in any future events.

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-   **Canine attacks another canine:**

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-   **Short term** --- at an event, the evaluator/host shall immediately
    review the incident and determine if it is an isolated or long-term
    problem. If it is an isolated incident, they may choose to allow the
    canine to continue.

-   **Long term** --- if this is determined to be a standard behavior,
    the handler will be advised that this canine is unacceptable to the
    program and will not be allowed to participate in future events.

-   **Reinstatement policy** --- a sponsoring agency may petition The
    Canine Sub-Committee to have a canine re-evaluated upon
    documentation that behavior modification has been successful.

#### Proof of Sociability

Each team must provide a written statement from their sponsoring task
force that the canine meets the criteria set forth in this policy
(included in Evaluation Application ---Unit VI).

#### Aggression Testing

The following items will be incorporated into the obedience portion of
testing:

-   Handler ties the canine and leaves unattended. Handler proceeds to a
    designated area out of the canine's sight. After a minimum of
    one (1) minute out of sight, a stranger unties the canine and
    returns the canine to the handler.

-   A canine search team completes a Figure 8, around two testing team
    handlers with their canines ("post team") on lead, sitting at their
    side and spaced eight feet apart. The testing team shall complete
    the pattern, on loose lead, passing within two feet of each of the
    "post" teams. During this exercise all three dogs will be evaluated
    for aggression.

### Evaluation Guidelines

Three rostered evaluators will conduct the evaluation.

-   Each team shall be allowed seven attempts at each level (Type II and
    Type I). Upon failure of these seven attempts, the team shall be
    prohibited from further testing. (Please Note: Each day of a two-day
    test counts as a separate attempt.)

-   All canines must pass the aggression test.

-   Type II testing may be administered in a single- or multiple-day
    format at the discretion of the hosting agency.

-   The Task Force has the option to select the method of administering
    the Type II evaluation Elements I through IV on a single day.
    Element V may be administered on a different day, but within six
    months of the original test of Elements I through IV.

-   A Disaster Canine Search Team that has passed elements I through IV
    within the previous 6 months at a nationally recognized canine
    evaluation may take element 5, if offered, at any subsequent
    nationally recognized evaluation. This must be with the documented
    approval of the Canine Handler's Sponsoring agency or Task Force.

-   The team must successfully complete all required skills in Elements
    I-V. In the obedience element, a team may fail one of the following
    skills: heeling, emergency stop, or long down/wait. A single
    opportunity to re-attempt the failed skill will be permitted on the
    same day. This skill must be re-tested and successfully completed
    prior to allowing the team to proceed to the rubble portion.

-   The team must also complete five (5) of the six (6) obstacles listed
    in the Agility Element, including the four (4) mandatory obstacles.

-   The three (3) evaluators must reach a majority consensus for both
    Type I and Type II evaluations.

-   In addition to the practical evaluation, the handler shall obtain a
    score of 70% or more on the written test (Unit VI) to be
    administered and maintained by the Disaster Canine Team's Sponsoring
    Organization or at the Canine Search Specialist Training.

-   Evaluations will be recorded on the Disaster Canine Performance
    Evaluation Form using the developed evaluator guidelines.

-   At the conclusion of the process, the evaluation and comments will
    be reviewed with the respective Canine Search Specialist.

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-   Copies of the completed evaluations will be forwarded to the
    respective task force and FEMA Headquarters.

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-   Completed evaluations forwarded to the task force should be directed
    to the Search Team Manager for review.

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-   The Search Team Manager should help develop a remediation plan to
    address any cited shortfalls.

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#### Recertification

-   Once a Disaster Search Canine Team has passed the Type II
    evaluation, it is eligible to take the Type I Evaluation at the
    first available opportunity for evaluation.

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-   The team must either pass the Type I evaluation or be recertified at
    the Type II level within two years. If a team fails the Type II
    Recertification, it will be removed from the certification roster on
    its expiration date.

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-   After a Disaster Search Canine Team has passed the Type I
    evaluation, it will be required to be recertified within two years
    of its original Type I certification at the first available
    opportunity for evaluation.

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-   If the team fails the Type I Recertification, it will revert back to
    the Type II level of certification on its expiration date. The team
    can then retake the Type I evaluation within one year.

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-   If a team does not recertify within 3 months of their due date (3
    months prior and 3 months after the due date; 6-month window), they
    shall submit a written explanation, by their recertification date,
    to the appropriate regional sub-committee representative or the
    State Office of Emergency Services (California). The explanation
    shall include the intentions for the future and the team's plan to
    rectify the situation. Failure to comply with the above will result
    in the team being automatically dropped from the roster.

-   If the team fails the second Type I Recertification attempt, the
    team must start over by taking the Type II evaluation and
    progressing to Type I.

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

***NATIONAL***

***URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE***

***RESPONSE SYSTEM***

**A Component of the Federal Response Plan**

**Under Emergency Support Function 9**

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# SECTION II - TYPE II DISASTER SEARCH CANINE READINESS EVALUATION PROCESS

# Type II Canine Evaluation

### Ground Rules

The following rules apply to this area:

-   The handler is required to follow all Ground Rules.

-   No training aids (balls, food, toys, etc.).

-   A toy reward is allowed on the rubble.

-   No collars or search vest on agility or rubble site.

-   Muzzles are not permitted in any phase of the evaluation process.

-   No short lead, traffic lead, training tab or other weighted object
    may be attached to the collar at any time.

-   No prong, choke or electronic collars.

-   No practice on any element before the test.

-   The handler must maintain continual control of the canine.

-   Physical abuse of the canine is not acceptable at any time.

-   The handler is responsible for the care and safety of the canine at
    all times.

-   Safety gear and procedures should be addressed continually. The
    following safety gear is required to be worn on the rubble site
    (helmet, gloves, long pants, long sleeve shirt, eye protection,
    safety toe, steel shank safety boots and knee protection).

-   Aggression will not be tolerated at any time.

-   All testing teams will complete all five elements unless excused by
    consensus of the evaluators for reasons of aggression, lack of
    safety or control, injury, at handler request or for failing two of
    more of the first four elements.

-   Any accident/injury shall be reported immediately to the IC or their
    designee.

### Evaluation Procedures

-   The evaluators shall determine the testing area.

-   It is recommended that a non-testing, Type II certified canine shall
    pre-test all elements.

-   Rescue and medical capabilities must be readily available.

## Element Descriptions

### Element 1 -- Obedience

#### Rationale:

-   The canine on incident must be under the control of the handler at
    all times, capable of heeling through crowds and non-aggressive to
    both people and other canines. The canine, for its safety, must be
    responsive to an emergency stop command. The long down/wait
    evaluates the reliability and calmness of the canine when the
    handler is not in sight.

#### Required Skills:

-   Non-aggressive to stranger

-   Non-aggressive to canine on Figure 8

-   Heels through crowd, with turns and changes of pace

-   Emergency Stop

-   Stays on Long Down/Wait for 5 minutes

#### Aggression Testing:

-   Handler ties the canine and leaves it unattended. Handler proceeds
    to a designated area out of the canine's sight. After a minimum of
    one (1) minute out of sight, a stranger unties the canine and
    returns the canine to the handler.

-   A canine search team completes a Figure 8 around two testing team
    handlers with their canines (post team) on lead, sitting at their
    side and spaced about eight feet apart. The testing team shall
    complete the pattern, on loose lead, passing within two feet of each
    of the post teams. During the exercise all three dogs will be
    evaluated for aggression.

#### Handler Information:

-   The team must perform the following commands as directed while
    heeling off lead through a group of not less than five (5) milling
    people. Heeling is defined as the canine maintaining position at
    either side of the handler so as to be attentive to the handler and
    under his control at all times. Additional or repetitive commands
    are acceptable.

-   Right turn

-   Left turn

-   About turn

-   Halt

-   Change of pace (normal, fast, slow)

#### Emergency Stop

-   The dog shall be placed on a stay command 25 yards from the handler
    and the evaluator. Upon direction from the evaluator, the handler
    shall call their dog. The handler will then stop the dog when
    directed by the evaluator. Once the stop command has been given, an
    immediate change in gait is required and the canine must then come
    to a stop. The dog may drop, sit, or stand and will be judged by the
    quickness of its response. The handlers may give multiple commands.
    The dog shall remain stationary until released or recalled by the
    handler at the direction of the evaluator.

#### Long Down/Wait 

-   The canine may be placed next to the handler's pack and at least 5
    feet away from any other canine. The lead must be removed from the
    canine and may not be placed in front of the canine. Upon direction
    from the evaluator, the handler shall give the canine the wait
    command and the handler will proceed to a designated area out of the
    canine's sight. The canine must be under the supervision of a
    monitor. Time starts when the evaluator states "leave the canine".
    The canine may sit, stand or shift position, but shall not move more
    than a body length in any direction from where the canine was placed
    until the handler returns to the canine. After five (5) minutes, the
    evaluator will direct the handlers to return to the canines.
    Handlers may signal the canines to stay, if needed, while returning.
    The exercise is complete when all handlers have returned to their
    canines and the evaluator states 'exercise complete". No rewarding
    will be allowed by any team until the "exercise complete" command is
    issued.

#### Suggested Course Layout

-   The course shall consist of an appropriately sized area that has
    been cleared of hazards to the canine, to perform the identified
    exercises. The designated handler area must be established to permit
    the efficient return when summoned.

### Element 2 -- Bark Alert/Alert Behavior

#### Rationale:

-   Due to the varied and stressful demands of disaster search, an
    enthusiastic and obvious bark alert is imperative. Penetration and
    digging is desired to help identify the scent source. However, when
    the canine is searching, the bark alert is the only alert method
    that can be recognized from out-of-sight. With this information, the
    search team manager can request other resources as needed to confirm
    the location.

#### Required Skills:

-   Repetitive barking (Focused Bark Indicating Live Human Scent -
    FBILHS) for 30 seconds. (Barking may be interspersed with digging
    and attempts to penetrate.)

-   The canine stays at victim location after indication of scent.

-   The handler does not communicate with the canine after indication of
    scent.

#### Handler Information:

-   The team will have five (5) minutes to perform the exercise. The
    marked starting point will be 25 yards from the victim location. The
    handler will remove the canine's leash before the exercise begins.
    The canine may be given a hand signal and voice command to send the
    canine to the victim location. If the canine does not go directly to
    the victim location, the handler may use additional commands, as
    necessary, to direct the canine to the victim location. The handler
    may not move from the starting position.

-   The handler may direct the canine toward the victim location but
    once the canine has located the victim's scent, the handler may not
    communicate with the canine in any way. Once the canine has
    committed to the victim location, it must remain focused, stay at
    the victim location and demonstrate an "independent of handler" bark
    alert behavior (FBILHS) for 30 seconds.

-   There will be two official timers. One timer will start timing the
    exercise as soon as the handler sends the canine. The second timer
    will time the 30-second alert, starting with the first bark. The
    handler will be told when he or she may go to the canine. The canine
    will not be allowed access to the victim. When the exercise is over,
    the handler may praise the canine, put on the leash and quickly
    leave the area.

#### Suggested Course Construction:

-   A victim location will be set up in as isolated an area as the site
    permits. The location should be made/constructed of a material that
    can be buried in a dirt bank to give the optimum control of scent
    (example: barrels, concrete sewer pipe, etc.). Ideally, scent should
    only be detected from the front. There should be a slightly
    recessed, snug fitting cover with holes at the bottom for scent to
    escape. This cover may have a handle/grab bar on the inside for the
    victim to hold or it may be securely taped in place.

-   The starting point shall be measured and clearly marked. This
    distance is to be 25 yards from the starting line to the victim
    location.

#### Victim Placement:

-   The victim shall be in place at least 10 minutes before the canine
    is sent.

### Element 3 -- Direction and Control

#### Rationale:

-   In order to search areas that the handler may not access or to avoid
    hazardous areas, the canine must demonstrate the ability to be
    directed and controlled by the handler. The canine should respond to
    audible and/or visual signals.

#### Required Skills:

-   Goes up on each required elevation at the direction of the handler

-   Waits on elevation until directed by handler

#### Handler Information:

-   The handler will remove the canine's leash before the exercise
    begins.

#### Directability:

-   On the first go out, the canine must go up onto a specified
    elevation without getting onto any other elevation. The handler may
    stop the canine and redirect or recall the canine and restart as
    many times as time allows. If the canine goes up on the incorrect
    elevation first, the canine must be recalled and restarted. This
    applies to the first direction only.

-   The team will have three (3) minutes to complete the course. The
    evaluators will designate which elevation the canine shall be sent
    to (right left or center). The handler will direct the canine to a
    series of elevations. The canine must go up onto these elevations
    and stay there for five seconds. The canine may sit, stand or lie
    down. The handler may give multiple commands.

-   The elevations may consist of two or three different types of
    objects.

-   The canine will be directed to four or five designated elevations
    and stay for five seconds on each elevation, ending the exercise
    with a recall to the handler. (See the canine Directability
    diagram.) Diagonals will only be used to and from the starting
    position.

#### Suggested Course Construction:

-   The course will be laid out in a diamond shape. The area should be
    uncluttered, clear as possible (approximately 75 yards clear). The
    start shall be an 8' base line or starting line that is clearly
    marked: See diagram.

-   The center elevation shall be 25 yards from the base of starting
    line. All the other elevations shall be 25 yards from the center
    elevation.

-   The elevations should be clearly visible to the canine. Elevations
    should be approximately 36" X 24" in size, 15" to 30" high, and
    stable. The intention is to provide simple, stable, distraction-free
    targets to demonstrate directability skills. The targets may be
    uniform.

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### Element 4 -- Agility

#### Rationale:

-   In order to safely search the rubble for victims, the canine must
    acquire certain specific skills and overcome some of its natural
    instincts. It may be dangerous to jump off moving objects. The
    canine must learn it is possible to balance or gain control of a
    moving object by using its body weight and gravity. In order to
    maintain traction on slippery surfaces, the canine must learn to
    spread its toes and not dig in with its toenails. It is very
    important that the canine learn to place each foot deliberately and
    independently on the rubble. Agility training will give the canine
    confidence on the rubble. The canine should be able to search the
    rubble without being overly concerned about its safety.

#### Required Skills:

-   Completes five (5) of six (6) obstacles, including the four (4)
    mandatory obstacles

-   Demonstrates slow, stop and turn on any obstacle

-   Canine precedes handler

#### Handler Information:

-   This will include the following obstacles: ladder, elevated plank,
    unsteady/wobbly surface, tunnel

-   The team shall have five (5) minutes to complete the agility course.

-   The handler will be directed to the clearly marked beginning of the
    course. The handler shall remove the canine's collar and leash
    before starting. The course should be run in the sequence as
    numbered. However, if a canine refuses an obstacle, at the handler's
    discretion, the team may complete the course and re-attempt the
    obstacle in the remaining time. The canine should work as
    independently as possible following the handler's direction.
    Multiple commands are permitted.

-   The canine should negotiate the obstacles confidently and carefully.

-   The canine should negotiate the obstacles under handler control.

-   Once the canine has started an obstacle, the handler should remain
    as stationary as possible.

-   If the handler precedes the canine, the evaluator will instruct the
    handler to restart the canine on the obstacle. The handler may lift
    the canine off the obstacle or turn it around to restart.

-   The handler may slow, stop or encourage the canine as needed, and
    may assist the canine, if needed, for safety reasons. Any physical
    assistance will require a restart of the obstacle.

-   The handler shall demonstrate his ability to command the canine to
    slow, stop and turn.

#### Obstacles (\* = mandatory completion):

-   **\***An 8-foot ladder (flat or round rungs) secured at a 45-degree
    angle.

-   **\***A plank elevated at least 6 feet and no more than 8 feet off
    the ground (the 12" wide by 12' long plank is to be stable).

-   **\***3-foot (approximate height) high unsteady, wobbly surface
    (warped boards, etc.).

-   **\***A dark, narrow tunnel/passageway containing at least one right
    angle turn. The canine should not be able to see through the tunnel
    to the end. Partial covering of the exit is permitted. The canine
    should fit into the tunnel without crawling.

-   A seesaw (16' long by 12" wide plank on a 55-gallon drum).

-   A slick, slippery/unpleasant surface

-   A moving plank suspended on two barrels (12' long by 12" wide).

-   Object that requires the canine to crawl on its belly (must be
    adjusted to approximately one half (1/2) the height at the withers
    of each canine).

#### Course Construction

-   A new agility course will be constructed for the test.

-   The goal should be to demonstrate the canine's ability to perform
    the required skills as well as the canine's confidence in the
    handler and willingness to undertake unfamiliar agility obstacles.

-   The course shall be constructed to include six obstacles out of the
    listed obstacles.

-   The course may be set up as six separately constructed obstacles or
    as a combination. If two or more obstacles are combined, the canine
    must have the opportunity to pass each of the obstacles
    independently. The obstacles must be designed to test the canine on
    the elements described.

-   The course should be designed in such a way that the canine can
    precede the handler.

-   Obstacles should be numbered clearly.

-   The following obstacles must be included in the course:

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#### Rationale:

-   The rubble search demonstrates the ability of the team to integrate
    all the previously evaluated elements, in a realistic, simulated
    disaster environment, into an effective search tool.

#### Required Skills:

-   Establishes scene safety.

-   Responsive to handler direction and control

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-   Canine shows commitment to each scent source

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-   FBILHS (Focused Bark Indicating Live Human Scent) on two victims
    with no false alerts

-   Informs evaluators of canine's alert/location of each scent source

-   Canine's agility

-   Handler's agility -- the ability to negotiate the rubble in a safe
    manner and without the assistance of other personnel

-   Canine Alerts repetitively and independently of handler

#### Handler Information:

-   The handler will remove the canine's collar and leash

-   Handler establishes scene safety.

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-   What type of occupancy was the structure (school, office, apartment
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-   Is it safe to enter?

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-   Is Medical available?

-   Is there a veterinarian available?

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-   There shall be five (5) minutes for the briefing/interviewing
    process. The team shall be allowed 15 minutes to search the rubble
    for two victims. The handler should inform the evaluators of the
    search strategy. Evaluators may or may not be positioned on the site
    while the canine is searching. The handler may not access the rubble
    site in any areas identified as inaccessible. The handler shall
    direct the canine to search the area. A Search Team Manager or one
    of the evaluators will do the handler briefing. A majority of the
    Evaluator Team will be in attendance during the briefing. Evaluators
    will then proceed to predetermined locations to view the rubblework
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-   The handler may direct the canine to search but shall not encourage
    the canine's alert. The canine will be required to do the first bark
    alert out of sight before the handler can enter the search area.

-   The procedure will be: The handler will send the canine on an
    independent search. When the handler hears the canine barking, the
    handler shall notify the evaluator of the alert. The evaluator will
    instruct the handler to go to the canine. The handler may now
    verbally praise and encourage the canine. The handler must proceed
    directly and safely to the area indicated by the canine. The handler
    will promptly identify the scent source by the canine's actions. On
    the first alert, if the handler is unable to quickly locate the
    scent source by the canine's actions, he or she must immediately
    leave the site at the direction of the evaluators and restart the
    search. After identifying the area of the first alert, the handler
    will have full access to the search area and may direct/control the
    canine for the remainder of the allotted time. The handler may
    reward the canine with a toy on the rubble; however, no food rewards
    are allowed.

#### Course Construction:

-   There should be new, unused victim locations created for the
    evaluation. They should be created in inaccessible areas that are
    out of the handler's sight. The evaluators must have a clear view of
    the canine's work.

-   The rubble site shall have a minimum average height of 10 feet and
    consist of an area of 3500 to 5000 square feet. It should consist
    predominantly of concrete or a mixture of materials common to
    disaster sites. Banner tape is to be used to reduce the search area
    when larger rubble sites are being used.

#### Victim Placement

-   The victims shall be well concealed from both handler and canine.

-   The hiding areas shall be carefully constructed to prevent
    small/large canines from accessing the victims.

-   Rubble sites will have multiple victim locations.

-   All victims will have a radio with an earpiece (if available) and
    shall be monitored on a constant basis.

-   The victims must be in place 20 minutes before the canine is sent.

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The evaluators shall consider the following list of key skills in
determining the team's success for each of the elements.

#### Ground Rules

-   Handler is required to follow all Ground Rules

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-   Did Not Complete Doesn't stay within the designated area

-   Completed Stays within the designated area with additional commands
    allowed.

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-   Stays at the victim location or barrel after indication of scent

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-   Completed Stays after indication

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-   Handler does not communicate with the canine after indication of
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-   Completed Handler does not communicate after indication of scent,
    independent work

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-   Goes up on elevation

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-   Completed Leaves elevation when directed

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-   Completes required obstacles under handler's control

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-   Completed Completes five or more obstacles (including the four
    required)

### The following shall be evaluated for each obstacle.

-   Canine precedes handler

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-   Completed Handler directs canine over obstacle without preceding
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-   Completed Demonstrates behavior

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-   Handler establishes scene safety

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-   Canine searches independently

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-   FBILHS (Focused Bark Indicating Live Human Scent) on two victims
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    source

location by the canine's actions

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-   Handler's agility -- the ability to negotiate the rubble in a safe
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    ***RESPONSE SYSTEM***

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# SECTION III - TYPE I DISASTER SEARCH CANINE READINESS EVALUATION PROCESS

# Type I canine evaluation {#type-i-canine-evaluation .unnumbered}

### Ground Rules

The following rules apply to this area:

-   The handler is required to follow all Ground Rules

-   Food rewards are to be contained and used with caution to prevent
    further site contamination.

-   No collars on search sites

-   No access to search sites after setup of test

-   Handler must maintain continual control of the canine

-   Handler is responsible for care and safety of the canine at all
    times

-   Safety gear and procedures should be addressed continually. The
    following safety gear is required to be worn on the rubble site
    (helmet, gloves, long pants, long sleeve shirt, eye protection,
    safety toe, steel shank safety boots and knee protection).

-   Aggression will not be tolerated at any time

-   Any accident/injury shall be reported immediately to the IC or their
    designee.

### Evaluation Procedures

-   The evaluators shall determine the testing area.

-   Rescue and medical capabilities must be readily available.

-   It is recommended that a non-testing, Type I certified canine shall
    pre-test all search sites.

### Element Description

#### Rationale:

-   The Canine Search Team must be capable of working together in
    disaster search operations to locate victims. The handler will be
    evaluated on his ability to function as a Canine Search Specialist.
    The canine must be capable of searching independently and
    efficiently, as directed by the handler. The canine must focus on
    scent sources and alert by barking at the scent source.

#### Required Skills:

-   Ground Rules

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-   Canine Alerts Independent of Handler

-   FBILHS (Focused Bark Indicating Live Human Scent)

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-   Building/Victim Marking

-   Follow-up search recommendations

#### Handler Information

-   The Type I evaluation will consist of one element --- Disaster
    Search Operations.

-   To successfully complete the evaluation, the team must cover each
    search site, locate five of the six victims and have no more than
    one false alert, and pass the performance criteria and evaluation
    guidelines.

-   Handler shall establish scene safety. This interview may include the
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-   What type of occupancy was the structure (school, office, apartment
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-   What is the number of suspected missing persons?

-   Has this structure been searched before?

-   Has a structural engineer checked the building?

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-   What were the findings?

-   Is it safe to enter?

-   Are blueprints available?

-   Has HazMat checked the building?

-   What were the findings?

-   Have the utilities been secured? How and by whom?

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-   Is Heavy Rescue available?

-   Is Medical available?

-   Is there a veterinarian available?

#### Course Construction

-   There will be three separate search sites. Each site will be no
    closer than 20 feet to the others.

-   Each search site will consist of an area 6,000 -- 15,000 sq. feet,
    with a minimum average height of 6 to 10 feet. The intention is to
    provide criteria to adjust the footprint of the pile based on the
    complexity and height, with more complex rubble reduced in square
    footage and less complex rubble increased in square footage. The
    rubble debris should consist of concrete, wood, mixed material,
    partially or completely collapsed structures. A structure that meets
    the above criteria and consistent with a disaster scene can be used
    as one of the three search sites. Banner tape is to be used to
    reduce the search area when larger rubble sites are being used.

-   One or more search sites will be contaminated with distractions:

-   This should include people, animals (dead or alive/caged), food,
    smoke, etc. Human cadaver material will not be used.

-   Food should be hidden carefully and inaccessible to the canine

-   There should be noise distractions such as running generators,
    machinery, rescue tools, etc.

-   Some of the noise distractions may be supplied by audiotapes. The
    environment should mirror the real situation.

#### Victim Placement

-   There will be a total of six (6) victims. They shall be placed at
    least 20 minutes before the evaluation begins. There will be from
    0 - 3 concealed victims in each search site.

-   The victims shall be well concealed from both handler and canine.

-   The hiding areas should be carefully constructed to prevent
    small/large canines from accessing the victim.

-   There will be several false victim locations constructed.

-   All victims will have a radio with an earpiece (if available), and
    should be monitored on a constant basis.

#### Search Procedures

-   The three search sites will have different accessibility to the
    handler.

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-   One site is completely accessible to the handler.

-   One site will provide access to the perimeter and high point of the
    site to gain a visual overview of the entire site. The handler may
    enter the site to mark an alert and restart the canine. After
    restarting the canine, the handler must return to the perimeter or
    high point.

-   One site will provide access to only one well-marked portion of the
    perimeter. The canine must search the area out of the handler's
    sight in order to locate the victim(s). The handler may access the
    rubble to mark the alert location and restart the canine. The
    handler may remain within a five-foot radius of the alert location
    or return to the perimeter while the canine continues to search for
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-   A 5-minute briefing will be provided at each site.

-   Each handler will be issued flagging tape to mark scent sources as
    indicated by the canine.

-   The team has 20 minutes to search each site.

-   The handler shall have 10 minutes to draw a site sketch and debrief.
    The handler shall make a site sketch indicating alerts, prominent
    features and compass orientation (N and S).

-   The Lead Evaluator at each site shall be responsible for designating
    an individual who will be tasked with retrieving the flagging tapes
    and returning them to the handler.

-   The team will be allowed a 10-minute rest period (plus any
    relocation time, if necessary) between each search site.

### Evaluation Completion

Evaluation completion will be based on the Performance Criteria and
Evaluation Form guidelines for Type I, including the requirements of
locating five (5) of the six (6) victims and having no more than one (1)
false alert.

### Performance Criteria and Evaluation Form Guidelines 

The evaluators shall consider the following list of key skills in
determining the team's success for each of the elements.

#### Ground Rules

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#### Interview and Planning

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#### Directability

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-   Did Not Complete Makes no recommendations

-   Completed Makes recommendations confirming alert and follow-up
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***NATIONAL***

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***RESPONSE SYSTEM***

**A Component of the Federal Response Plan**

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# SECTION IV - EVALUATION PROCEDURES

**DISASTER SEARCH CANINE READINESS EVALUATION PROCESS**

# Evaluation Organizational Structure

### Evaluation Planning / Logistics

The following information describes the flow of events that are required
to effectively administer both Type I and Type II Disaster Search Canine
Readiness Evaluations.

#### Preliminary

-   Contact Geographic Division Representative to the National US&R
    Canine Sub-Committee to ensure national coordination and to receive
    the required information package.

-   Confirm the evaluation date, time and location with the Division
    Representative.

-   Develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) including a site safety plan

#### Personnel

-   Identify the Incident Commander (separate from the evaluators)

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    evaluator). Only one can be a non-canine handler.

-   Type I --Six or nine rostered evaluators, with three evaluators per
    site (including 1 Lead evaluator). Only one non-canine handler may
    be used per site and each site should have a mix of task force
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-   Establish contact with Hosting Organization and National Canine
    Sub-Committee

-   On site, plan test site layout and brief other evaluators and other
    site personnel regarding site set-up and suitability, timelines,
    evaluation order, protocols, and other matters related to the
    conduct of the evaluation.

-   Coordinate with Incident Commander (IC), who will be in charge of
    concerns regarding site safety, transportation, site control,
    procurement, briefing and transport of victims, and other matters
    related to logistics.

-   Coordinate with other evaluators and Safety Officer to make final
    selection, approval, and pre-testing of selected victim placement
    holes.

-   Ensure that all evaluators adhere to established testing procedures.

-   Facilitate a consensus agreement as needed to resolve issues
    regarding scoring.

-   Delegate responsibility for the shadow evaluators to an experienced
    evaluator or the shadow mentor.

-   Ensure that all paperwork is complete, and consistent. Forward
    completed evaluation package directly to FEMA or their designee, the
    Disaster Search Canine Candidate Team and their Sponsoring Agency.

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    from the Evaluator Rotation Roster. It is recommended that these two
    evaluators be selected from the host Division. The third evaluator,
    chosen by the hosting task force, may be any other rostered
    evaluator. One of the three evaluators must be rostered as a Lead
    Evaluator. In the case of a Type I canine evaluation, the same
    process will apply for each search site,

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-   Evaluators will be given two opportunities to decline and will then
    drop to the bottom of the list. When Evaluators complete an
    evaluation their names will be placed on the bottom of the Evaluator
    Rotation List.

-   An evaluator must evaluate at least once every two years to remain
    rostered. This may include local, state or national evaluations, but
    does not include pre-test assessments.

-   The current rotation roster of qualified evaluators is maintained at
    FEMA Headquarters or their designee.

-   To ensure the participation of appropriate Lead Evaluators,
    opportunities for new evaluators and to avoid the potential for
    conflicts of interest the National US&R Canine Sub-committee will
    review the list prior to the evaluation.

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-   Conflict of Interest**:** While the honesty of all evaluators is
    presumed, the integrity of the National US&R Disaster Search Canine
    Program is primary and must be above criticism. To avoid the
    possibility of a perception of subjectivity, for or against a
    testing team, no more than one of the evaluators of a testing team
    may come from list below. This list includes, but is not limited to,
    the following:

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-   a member of the testing team's primary training group,

-   a member of the testing team's Task Force,

-   a business partner or employee of the testing team,

-   the primary trainer of the testing team, or an employee (paid or
    unpaid) of the team being evaluated.

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-   No evaluator may evaluate a spouse, ex-spouse, parent, sister,
    brother or significant other of the testing handler.

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-   Identify support personnel

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-   Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

-   Safety Officer

-   Logistics Officer

-   Staging Officer

-   Timers

-   Victims

-   Communications Officer

-   Milling People

-   Food Services

-   Runners/assistants

-   Parking Manager

-   Recorder/statistician

-   Rescue

#### Evaluation Site

-   Site selection and availability

-   Course construction

##### Type II Criteria Element Descriptions

-   There should be new, unused victim locations created for the
    evaluation. They should be created in inaccessible areas that are
    out of the handler's sight. The evaluators must have a clear view of
    the canine's work.

-   The rubble site shall have a minimum average height of 10 feet and
    consist of an area of 3500 to 5000 square feet. It should consist
    predominantly of concrete or a mixture of materials common to
    disaster sites. Banner tape is to be used to reduce the search area
    when larger rubble sites are being used.

##### Type I Criteria Element Descriptions

-   There will be three separate search sites. Each site will be no
    closer than 20 feet to the others.

-   Each search site will consist of an area 6,000 -- 15,000 sq. feet,
    with a minimum average height of 6 to 10 feet. The intention is to
    provide criteria to adjust the footprint of the pile based on the
    complexity and height, with more complex rubble reduced in square
    footage and less complex rubble increased in square footage. The
    rubble debris should consist of concrete, wood, mixed material,
    partially or completely collapsed structures. A structure that meets
    the above criteria and consistent with a disaster scene can be used
    as one of the three search sites. Banner tape is to be used to
    reduce the search area when larger rubble sites are being used.

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-   Facilities

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-   Sanitation considerations (human and canine)

-   Staging area

-   Parking area

-   Canteen area

-   Hand washing station

#### Briefing / Housekeeping

-   Evaluators

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-   Pre-incident briefing/evaluation process

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-   Collects and compiles evaluations at the end of each individual
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-   Correlate scores and results

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-   Debrief

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-   Site restoration

-   Release of personnel

-   Final critique

    FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

    ***NATIONAL***

    ***URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE***

    ***RESPONSE SYSTEM***

    **A Component of the Federal Response Plan**

    **Emergency Support Function 9**

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# SECTION V - EVALUATOR PREREQUISITES

**DISASTER SEARCH CANINE READINESS EVALUATION PROCESS**

All applications to become an evaluator must be approved by the
applicant's Task Force Leader.

### Type II Canine Evaluator Prerequisites

#### Canine Handler (be completed in the order listed)

-   Three years experience as a service/task force canine
    trainer/handler

-   Successful completion of the FEMA Canine Search Specialist Training
    Course

-   Successful completion of the FEMA Type I Evaluation

-   Successfully shadow a minimum of two Type II evaluations

#### Non-Canine Handler (be completed in the order listed)

-   Completion of the FEMA Canine Search Specialist Training Course

-   Search Team Manager for at least two years

-   Successfully shadow a minimum of two Type II evaluations

-   Actively working with canine teams in US&R -- must attend a minimum
    of six (6) scheduled disaster canine trainings annually.

#### Application Process

-   Complete an Evaluator training course (TBD)

-   Request shadow evaluator assignment from FEMA or their designee.

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-   The Shadow Evaluator will administer a pre-test assessment under the
    guidance of a rostered evaluator or Search Team Manager.

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-   Shadow a minimum of two Type II evaluations and successfully
    demonstrate knowledge of element rationales and test requirements as
    specified in the Evaluator Shadow Process (see Appendix C). Shadow
    experiences must be at separate evaluations (two-day tests
    constitute one shadow experience) and under different shadow
    mentors. Each shadow experience should include at least five testing
    teams. Overall, the shadow experiences must result in the evaluation
    of a minimum of ten teams.

-   The pre-test assessment and shadow evaluations shall be completed
    within 18 months of the initial application.

-   Submit application to the National US&R Canine Sub-Committee for
    approval by FEMA.

-   Become rostered by FEMA.

### Type I Canine Evaluator Prerequisites

#### Canine Handler

-   Rostered Type II Evaluator and performed a minimum of two Type II
    evaluations

-   Successful completion of the FEMA Type I evaluation

-   Request Type I evaluator application

-   Successfully shadow two Type I evaluations

#### Non-Canine Handler

-   Search Team Manager

-   Rostered Type II Evaluator and performed a minimum of two Type II
    evaluations.

-   Request Type I evaluator application

-   Successfully complete two Type I shadow evaluations

#### Application Process

-   Rostered Type II Evaluator and performed a minimum of two Type II
    evaluations.

-   Request shadow evaluator assignment from FEMA

-   Successfully complete two Type I shadow evaluations, within 18
    months of initial application, and be recommended by the lead
    evaluator.

-   Submit application to the National US&R Canine Sub-Committee for
    approval by FEMA.

-   Become rostered by FEMA.

#### Lead Evaluator 

The Lead Evaluator is an experienced individual capable of organizing
and coordinating a Disaster Canine Evaluation. Strong leadership
qualities and proven ability in conflict resolution are strongly
recommended, as demonstrated in observable behavior in actual
evaluations; i.e. consistently taking a decision making role in
resolving set-up, personnel, or evaluation issues. To qualify as Lead
Evaluator, the individual must submit evidence of having evaluated a
minimum of 6 similar type evaluations as a qualified Canine Handler
Evaluator, have the approval of their task force, and be rostered by the
Canine Sub-Committee.

### Application Process to Become an Evaluator

-   Prospective shadow evaluator submits an application (available from
    fema.gov web site) to the National US&R Canine Sub-Committee
    Divisional Representative

-   National US&R Canine Sub-Committee reviews applications and, based
    on established criteria recommends prospective evaluator to the
    Search Work Group for approval. Upon approval, notification is then
    sent to the prospective evaluator's Task Force Leader and to the
    Canine Sub-Committee.

-   The Canine Sub-Committee has the responsibility to maintain a
    database of the pool of prospective evaluators.

-   The prospective evaluator contacts the hosting agency of an
    evaluation to apply to shadow. The hosting agency has the option to
    not provide shadow experiences.

-   For Type II Evaluations, a maximum of 3 Shadow Evaluators can be
    used. A Mentor will be assigned when three prospective evaluators
    are to be used.

-   For Type I Canine Evaluations, a maximum of 1 (3 total) prospective
    evaluator per rubble site will be used.

-   A Shadow Evaluation experience consists of the successful monitoring
    of all elements of the Canine Evaluation. Each prospective evaluator
    is required to participate in all parts of the canine evaluation
    from initial set-up to debriefing and tear down.

-   Prospective evaluators are encouraged to observe and assist the
    other days of multi-day Canine Evaluations.

-   Prospective evaluators are required to complete a minimum of 2
    Shadow experiences to fulfill the shadow requirement. Prospective
    evaluators are encouraged to complete their shadow experiences at
    different locations whenever possible.

-   The prospective evaluator is required to submit all documentation at
    the end of the same day of the Canine Evaluation.

-   Following both required Shadow Experiences, the Mentor/Lead
    Evaluator will recommend to the National US&R Canine Sub-Committee
    the prospective evaluator by completing the prospective evaluator
    Critique Form and forward to the National US&R Canine Sub-Committee.

-   Upon receiving the prospective evaluator Critique Form, the National
    US&R Canine Sub-Committee will make a recommendation to the Search
    Work Group. If this recommendation includes further training or
    shadow experience, they should provide justification and improvement
    suggestions for the prospective evaluator.

-   The Search Work Group will consider and make final recommendations
    to FEMA Program Managers. Based on these recommendations, FEMA may
    roster newly qualified Disaster Canine Evaluators.

**FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY**

***NATIONAL***

***URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE***

***RESPONSE SYSTEM***

**A Component of the Federal Response Plan**

**Under Emergency Support Function 9**

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height="4.409027777777778in"}

# SECTION VI - TYPE II WRITTEN EXAMINATION

**DISASTER SEARCH CANINE READINESS EVALUATION PROCESS**

## TYPE II WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Instructions: This examination is to be administered by the Task Force
Search Team Manager or designee. This is an open book, multiple choice
and True-False examination. Select the most accurate answer for each
question, there is only one best answer for each question. Passing score
is 70%; you must have 21 questions correct to pass. Each question is
worth 3.33.

**Applicant's Name:** **Date:**

**Task Force:** **Administering Official:**

1\. The following vaccinations are required for all FEMA US&R disaster
search canine.

A. Rabies

B. DHLP

C. Bordetella

D. All of the above

2\. No vaccinations are required for all FEMA US&R Canine Search
Specialists.

A.  True

B.  False

3\. A FEMA US&R Canine Search Specialist is allowed to carry of personal
gear that does not include additional gear for the canine.

A. 40 lbs.

B. 60 lbs.

C. 80 lbs.

D. 150 lbs.

4\. All humans emit an individual scent, which is determined by
genetics, lifestyle and emotional state.

A. True

B. False

5\. You should travel with at least days of food and water (if possible)
on your person.

A. 3

B. 6

C. 9

D. 12

6\. To provide the best care for your dog, you must know and understand
your own dog's normal physiological parameters. These should include:

A. Heart rate

B. Respiratory rate

C. Temperature

D. Chest sounds --- lungs and heart

E. All of the above

7\. The CRT (capillary refill time) for a canine in good health should
be .

A. 1 second

B. 2 - 3 seconds

C. 5 - 10 seconds

D. 10 - 15 seconds

8\. For the purposes of the FEMA US&R Disaster Search Canine program,
FBILHS stands for:

A. Fixed Bark Indicating Living Human Search

B. Fixed Bark Indicating Live Human Scent

C. Focused Bark Indicating Live Human Scent

D. Focused Bite Indicating Live Human Scent

9\. The purpose of the FBILHS in the FEMA US&R Disaster Search Canine
program is because the active bark alert can help pinpoint the victim
location in unsafe areas.

A. True

B. False

10\. According to the Canine Search Specialist Training manual, the
first 8 - 12 hours of a disaster operation are committed to:

A. Task force set up

B. Structure triage

C. Search and rescue operations

D. All of the above

11\. The normal work cycle on a FEMA US&R Response System operation is
hours.

A. 4

B. 6

C. 10

D. 12

12\. The following factors should be considered in the determination of
the priorities for search and rescue operations.

A. Occupancy

B. Collapse mechanism

C. Time of day

D. Prior intelligence

E. All of the above

13\. A 2-foot by 2-foot square box at the accessible entrance into a
compromised structure will be used to indicate:

A. Structure/Hazard evaluation marking

B. What task force searched the structure

C. How many victims were located inside the structure

D.  Has no bearing at all on the US&R System

    14\. The letters "HM" next to the box indicated in Question 13 would
    indicate:

    A. The question "How Many" victims

    B. The warning of Hazardous Materials

    C. The indication of the task force name

    D. No bearing at all on this marking

    15\. An "X" 2-feet by 2-feet in size will be made with what color
    spray paint as part of the Search Assessment Marking?

    A. Blue

    B. Purple

    C. Orange

    D. Black

    16\. What will be indicated in the left quadrant of the Search
    Marking System?

    A. FEMA US&R task force identifier

    B. Time/day that the task force personnel left the structure

    C. Personal hazards

    D. Number of live and dead victims

    17\. When using the Search Assessment Marking system you make the
    first diagonal slash when?

    A. Upon entry into the structure

    B. Upon leaving the structure

    C. Only as part of making an "X"

    D. It is not use as part of this marking system

    18\. What will be indicated in the right quadrant of the Search
    Assessment Marking?

    A. FEMA US&R task force identifier

    B. Time/date that the task force personnel left the structure

    C. Personal hazards

    D. Number of live and dead victims

    19\. The marks within the Search Assessment Marking should be made
    with what?

    A. Carpenter chalk

    B. Lumber crayon

    C. Duct tape with black magic marker

    D. Any of the above

    20\. During Phase One of rescue operations at a collapse incident,
    the following should be accomplished:

    A. Area searched for possible victims

    B. Evaluation of the structure's stability

    C. The utilities must be evaluated and shut down for safety

    D. All should be accomplished

    21\. Under the FEMA US&R Incident Command System/task force
    organizational chart, the Disaster Canine Search Specialist reports
    directly to whom for direction and management?

    A. The Rescue Team Manager

    B. The Task Force Leader

    C. The Search Team Manager

    D. The Technical Team Manager

    22\. The Canine Search Specialist is responsible for documenting the
    locations of alerts and estimating the status of victims.

    A. True

    B. False

    23\. The Canine Search Specialist performs additional tasks and
    duties as assigned during a mission.

    A. True

    B. False

    24\. A Canine Search Specialist is only responsible for the
    operation, care and upkeep of their canine during a mission.

    A. True

    B. False

    25\. A canine search team is usually comprised of search
    canine/handlers and one "overhead" coordinator who monitors safety
    and coordinates the operation of the assigned canine/handlers.

    A. 1

    B. 2

    C. 3

E.  4

26\. A Canine Search Specialist and canine would normally be assigned to
a search and reconnaissance team.

A. True

B. False

27\. Within the FEMA US&R Response System, a Disaster Search Canine is
considered to be the \_\_\_\_\_\_ treatment priority for the Task Force
Medical Team.

A. First

B. Second

C. Third

D. Fourth

28\. According to FEMA US&R Response System "On-site Emergency Signaling
Procedures," one long blast of an air horn means what?

A. Cease Operations/All Quiet

B. Evacuate the Area

C. Resume Operations

D. Request Canine Assistance

29\. According to FEMA US&R Response System "On-site Emergency Signaling
Procedures," one long blast and one short blast of an air horn means
what?

A. Cease Operations/All Quiet

B. Evacuate the Area

C. Resume Operations

D. Request Canine Assistance

30\. According to FEMA US&R Response System "On-site Emergency Signaling
Procedures," three short blasts of an air horn means what?

A. Cease Operations/All Quiet

B. Evacuate the Area

C. Resume Operations

D. Request Canine Assistance

# Appendix A

## Test Answers

# Appendix B

## Full Size Forms 

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<td colspan="18"><em><strong>FEMA NATIONAL US&amp;R RESPONSE
SYSTEM</strong></em></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><strong>TYPE II CANINE HANDLER</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Evaluator Application</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Please Print</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10"></td>
<td colspan="8"><strong>Date of Application:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="16"><strong>Name:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="7"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>City:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>St:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Zip:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="5"><strong>DOB:</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"><strong>SSN:</strong></td>
<td colspan="4"><strong>Pager No.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Phone No:</strong></td>
<td colspan="5"><strong>(h)</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>(w)</strong></td>
<td colspan="4"><strong>FAX:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"><strong>Task Force or State Affiliation:</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>e-mail address:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="16"><strong>Requirements</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="13"><strong>Criteria</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Date</strong></td>
<td><strong>Location</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>1</strong></td>
<td colspan="13"><strong>Canine Search Specialist Course</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>2</strong></td>
<td colspan="13"><strong>Type I Certification</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>3</strong></td>
<td colspan="13"><strong>Three (3) years experience as trainer (see
details below)</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>4</strong></td>
<td colspan="11"><strong>Application submitted</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Received</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>5</strong></td>
<td colspan="11"><strong>Request shadow experience</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Scheduled</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="13"><strong>1)</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="13"><strong>2)</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"><strong>6</strong></td>
<td colspan="13"><strong>Demonstrated understanding of element
rationales and test requirements.</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="7"></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>Trainer:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>7</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Shadowed two Type II evaluations</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>1) Trainer:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>2) Trainer:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>8</strong></td>
<td colspan="11"><strong>Rostered by FEMA</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Notified</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><p><strong>Please highlight your experience as a
service/task canine trainer or handler</strong></p>
<p><strong>(3 years experience required).</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><strong>List additional related experience or
qualifications.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Do you want your name listed on the Disaster
Dog Website? Y N</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Do you want your contact information listed on
the National Roster? Y N</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Go to page 2</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10"><strong>References:</strong></td>
<td colspan="4"><strong>Home phone</strong></td>
<td colspan="4"><strong>Work phone &amp; e-mail</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>1</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>2</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>3</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he will
participate in the FEMA Canine Program in a honest</strong></p>
<p><strong>and professional manner.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he
understands that physical abuse of the canine is not</strong></p>
<p><strong>permitted at any time.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he has
read, understands and will abide by the FEMA/US&amp;R</strong></p>
<p><strong>Code of Conduct.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he
understands that violation of said Code of Conduct may</strong></p>
<p><strong>result in loss of certifications, loss of evaluator status
and/or referral to the appropriate</strong></p>
<p><strong>authorities.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Applicant Signature: Date:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><p><strong>The Task Force Leader/Search Team Manager or
equivalent attests to involvement with US&amp;R</strong></p>
<p><strong>canine units and recommends the applicant for
evaluation.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="11"><strong>Task Force Leader Signature:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Search Team Manager Signature:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="11"><strong>Printed name:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Printed name:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="11"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="11"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="11"><strong>E-mail:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>E-mail:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="11"><strong>Phone:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Phone:</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 15%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 13%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 10%" />
<col style="width: 22%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"><em><strong>FEMA NATIONAL US&amp;R RESPONSE
SYSTEM</strong></em></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"><strong>TYPE I CANINE HANDLER</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"><strong>Evaluator Application</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"><strong>Please Print</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="5"><strong>Date of Application:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"><strong>Name:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>City:</strong></td>
<td><strong>St:</strong></td>
<td><strong>Zip:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4"><strong>DOB:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>SSN:</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Pager No.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Phone No:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>(h)</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>(w)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>FAX:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"><strong>Task Force or State Affiliation:</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>e-mail Address:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"><strong>Requirements</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="9"><strong>Criteria</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Date</strong></td>
<td><strong>Location</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>1</strong></td>
<td colspan="8"><strong>Rostered Type II Evaluator</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td><strong>N/A</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>2</strong></td>
<td colspan="8"><strong>Type I Certification</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>3</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>Application submitted</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Received</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>4</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>Shadowed two Type I evaluations</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>1)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10"><strong>2)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><strong>5</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>Rostered by FEMA</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Notified</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"><strong>Do you want your name listed on the Disaster
Dog Website? Y N</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"><strong>Do you want your contact information listed on
the National Roster? Y N</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he will
participate in the FEMA Canine Program in a honest and professional
manner.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he
understands that physical abuse of the canine is not</strong></p>
<p><strong>permitted at any time.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he has
read, understands and will abide by the</strong></p>
<p><strong>FEMA/US&amp;R Code.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he
understands that violation of said Code of Conduct</strong></p>
<p><strong>may result in loss of certifications, loss of evaluator
status and/or referral to the appropriate</strong></p>
<p><strong>authorities.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"><strong>Applicant Signature: Date:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"><strong>Go to page 2</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="14"><p><strong>The Task Force Leader/Search Team Manager or
equivalent attests to involvement with US&amp;R</strong></p>
<p><strong>canine units and recommends the applicant for
evaluation.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="7"><strong>Task Force Leader Signature:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Search Team Manager Signature:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7"><strong>Printed name:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Printed name:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="7"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="7"><strong>E-mail:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>E-mail:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7"><strong>Phone:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Phone:</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

  ------------------- ------------ ---------------- ------------ ---------- --------- ----------- ---------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ --------------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ------------------------
  ***FEMA NATIONAL                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  US&R RESPONSE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  SYSTEM***                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  **TYPE II                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  NON-CANINE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  HANDLER**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  **Evaluator                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  Application**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

  **Please Print**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                  **Date of                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                  Application:**                                                                                                                                       

  **Name:**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  **Address:**                                                                        **City:**                                                                                                        **St:**               **Zip:**                  

  **DOB:**                                                       **SSN:**                                                                                                                    **Pager                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                             No.**                                                     

  **Phone No:**                                     **(h)**                 **(w)**                                                                                                                    **FAX:**                                        

  **Task Force or                                                                                                                                               **e-mail                                                                               
  State                                                                                                                                                         Address:**                                                                             
  Affiliation:**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **Requirements**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **Criteria**                                                                                                                                                                                                    **Date**              **Location**   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **1**                            **Search Team                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                                   Manager for                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                   minimum of two                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                   (2) years**                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **2**                            **Canine Search                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                   Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                   Course**                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **3**                            **Active with                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                                   US&R canine                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                   units (as                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                   defined in                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                   text)**                                                                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **4**                            **Application                                                                                                                             **Received**                                                              
                                   submitted**                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **5**                            **Completed                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                   Disaster Search                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                   Canine                                                                                                                                                                                                              
                                   Evaluator\'s                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                   Course**                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **6**                            **Request shadow                                                                                                                          **Scheduled**                                                             
                                   experience**                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **7**                            **Demonstrated                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                   understanding of                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                   element                                                                                                                                                                                                             
                                   rationales and**                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                   **test                                                                                                        **Trainer:**                                                                                          
                                   requirements**                                                                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **8**                            **Shadowed two                                                                                                **1)                                                                                                  
                                   Type II                                                                                                       Trainer:**                                                                                            
                                   evaluations**                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                 **2)                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                 Trainer:**                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **9**               **Rostered                                                                                                  **Notified**                                                                                                         
                      by FEMA**                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **Please highlight                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  your experience as                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  a service/task                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  canine trainer or                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  handler (3 years                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  experience                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  required).**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **List additional                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  related experience                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  or                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  qualifications.**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **Do you want your                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  name listed on the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  Disaster Dog                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  Website? Y N**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **Do you want your                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  contact information                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  listed on the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  National Roster? Y                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  N**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **Go to page 2**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

  **The applicant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  hereby affirms that                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  s/he will                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  participate in the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  FEMA Canine Program                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  in a honest and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  professional                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  manner.**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  **The applicant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  hereby affirms that                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  s/he understands                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  that physical abuse                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  of the canine is                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  not permitted at                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  any time.**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

  **The applicant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  hereby affirms that                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  s/he has read,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  understands and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  will abide by the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  FEMA/US&R Code of                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  Conduct.**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

  **The applicant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  hereby affirms that                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  s/he understands                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  that violation of                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  said Code of                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  Conduct may result                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  in loss of                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  certifications,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  loss of evaluator                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  status and/or                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  referral to the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  appropriate                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  authorities.**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **Applicant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  Signature: Date:**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **The Task Force                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  Leader/Search Team                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  Manager or                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  equivalent attests                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  to involvement with                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  US&R canine units                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  and recommends the                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  applicant for                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  evaluation.**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  **Task Force Leader                                                                                              **Search Team                                                                                                                       
  Signature:**                                                                                                     Manager                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                   Signature:**                                                                                                                        

  **Printed name:**                                                                                                **Printed                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                   name:**                                                                                                                             

  **Date:**                                                                                                        **Date:**                                                                                                                           

  **Address:**                                                                                                     **Address:**                                                                                                                        

  **E-mail:**                                                                                                      **E-mail:**                                                                                                                         

  **Phone:**                                                                                                       **Phone:**                                                                                                                          
  ------------------- ------------ ---------------- ------------ ---------- --------- ----------- ---------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ --------------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ------------------------

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 15%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 13%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 10%" />
<col style="width: 21%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"><em><strong>FEMA NATIONAL US&amp;R RESPONSE
SYSTEM</strong></em></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>TYPE I NON-CANINE HANDLER</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"><strong>Evaluator Application</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>Please Print</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"></td>
<td colspan="5"><strong>Date of Application:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>Name:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>City:</strong></td>
<td><strong>St:</strong></td>
<td><strong>Zip:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"><strong>DOB:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>SSN:</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Pager No.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"><strong>Phone No:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>(h)</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>(w)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>FAX:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7"><strong>Task Force or State Affiliation:</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>e-mail Address:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>Requirements</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="9"><strong>Criteria</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Date</strong></td>
<td><strong>Location</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>1</strong></td>
<td colspan="8"><strong>Search Team Manager</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td><strong>N/A</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>2</strong></td>
<td colspan="8"><strong>Rostered Type II Evaluator</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>3</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>Application submitted</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Received</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>4</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>Shadowed two Type I evaluations</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>1)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="9"><strong>2)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>5</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>Rostered by FEMA</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>Notified</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>Do you want your name listed on the Disaster
Dog Website? Y N</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"><strong>Do you want your contact information listed on
the National Roster? Y N</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he will
participate in the FEMA Canine Program in a honest and professional
manner.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he
understands that physical abuse of the canine is not</strong></p>
<p><strong>permitted at any time.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he has
read, understands and will abide by the</strong></p>
<p><strong>FEMA/US&amp;R Code of Conduct.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he
understands that violation of said Code of Conduct</strong></p>
<p><strong>may result in loss of certifications, loss of evaluator
status and/or referral to the appropriate</strong></p>
<p><strong>authorities.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"><strong>Applicant Signature: Date:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>Go to page 2</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"><p><strong>The Task Force Leader/Search Team Manager or
equivalent attests to involvement with US&amp;R</strong></p>
<p><strong>canine units and recommends the applicant for
evaluation.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6"><strong>Task Force Leader Signature:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Search Team Manager Signature:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6"><strong>Printed name:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Printed name:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6"><strong>E-mail:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>E-mail:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6"><strong>Phone:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Phone:</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 15%" />
<col style="width: 9%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 13%" />
<col style="width: 1%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 10%" />
<col style="width: 21%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><em><strong>FEMA NATIONAL US&amp;R RESPONSE
SYSTEM</strong></em></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"><strong>Lead Evaluator Application</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><strong>Type II or Type I (circle one)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7"><strong>Please Print</strong></td>
<td colspan="5"><strong>Date of Application:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><strong>Name:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>City:</strong></td>
<td><strong>St:</strong></td>
<td><strong>Zip:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"><strong>DOB:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>SSN:</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Pager No.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Phone No:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"><strong>(h)</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>(w)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>FAX:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6"><strong>Task Force or State Affiliation:</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>e-mail Address:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><strong>Requirements</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Date</strong></td>
<td><strong>Location</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"><p><strong>1. Type II Canine Handler Evaluator and
evaluated 6 Type II</strong></p>
<p><strong>Evaluations</strong></p></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"><strong>1)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"><strong>2)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"><strong>3)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"><strong>4)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"><strong>5)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"><strong>6)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"><strong>or</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"><strong>2. Type I Canine Handler Evaluator and evaluated
6 Type I Evaluations</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"><strong>1)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"><strong>2)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"><strong>3)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"><strong>4)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"><strong>5)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"><strong>6)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8"><strong>3. Granted Lead Evaluator status by
FEMA</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><strong>Do you want your name listed on the Disaster
Dog Website? Y N</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"><strong>Do you want your contact information listed on
the National Roster? Y N</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he will
participate in the FEMA Canine Program in a honest and professional
manner.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he
understands that physical abuse of the canine is not</strong></p>
<p><strong>permitted at any time.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he has
read, understands and will abide by the</strong></p>
<p><strong>FEMA/US&amp;R Code of Conduct.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he
understands that violation of said Code of Conduct</strong></p>
<p><strong>may result in loss of certifications, loss of evaluator
status and/or referral to the appropriate</strong></p>
<p><strong>authorities.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"><strong>Applicant Signature: Date:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><strong>Go to page 2</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"><strong>The Task Force Leader/Search Team Manager
recommends the applicant for Lead Evaluator.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Task Force Leader Signature:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Search Team Manager Signature:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Printed name:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Printed name:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="5"><strong>E-mail:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>E-mail:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Phone:</strong></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Phone:</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<table style="width:100%;">
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 33%" />
<col style="width: 11%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 13%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><em><strong>Disaster Search Canine Readiness
Evaluation</strong></em></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Application for Evaluation</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="9"><strong>Testing Level (Please circle one):</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><strong>Type II</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Type I</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7"><strong>Test Date:</strong></td>
<td colspan="11"><strong>Test Location:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Applicant’s Personal Information</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="11">Name:</td>
<td colspan="7">Training Unit or Task Force:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18">Address:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7">City:</td>
<td colspan="7">State:</td>
<td colspan="4">ZIP Code:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="7">Home Phone:</td>
<td colspan="11">Pager:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7">Work Phone:</td>
<td colspan="11">FAX:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18">E-mail address:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10">Emer. Contact:</td>
<td colspan="8">Relationship</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10">Address:</td>
<td colspan="8">Home Phone:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10">Pager:</td>
<td colspan="8">Work Phone:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18">Physical Data: (Please list any physical limitations,
which may affect your participation in the process).</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Canine Information</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5">Canine’s name:</td>
<td colspan="7">DOB:</td>
<td colspan="4">Weight:</td>
<td colspan="2">Height at withers:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18">Breed/Markings:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><strong>If Testing for Type I Certification, please
provide the following information:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18">Sponsoring Unit or Task Force:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8">Date of Type II Certification:</td>
<td colspan="10">Lead Evaluator / Incident Commander:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18">Location:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Canine Immunizations</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Type</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date</strong></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="11"><strong>Type</strong></td>
<td><strong>Date</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Rabies</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="11">Parvo</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Distemper</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="11">Heartworm</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Hepatitis</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="11">Bordetella</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Leptospiroses</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="11">Other:</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18">My dog and I are physically sound and are currently
under no restrictions. I understand and accept that the decisions of the
evaluators are final and binding.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13">Applicant's Signature:</td>
<td colspan="5">Date:</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18">Go to page 2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Do you want your name listed on the Disaster
Dog Website? Y N</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Do you want your contact information listed on
the National Roster? Y N</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he will
participate in the FEMA Canine Program in a honest and professional
manner.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he
understands that physical abuse of the canine is not</strong></p>
<p><strong>permitted at any time.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he has
read, understands and will abide by the</strong></p>
<p><strong>FEMA/US&amp;R Code of Conduct.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><p><strong>The applicant hereby affirms that s/he
understands that violation of said Code of Conduct</strong></p>
<p><strong>may result in loss of certifications, loss of evaluator
status and/or referral to the appropriate</strong></p>
<p><strong>authorities.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><strong>Applicant Signature: Date:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="4"><strong>Type II</strong></td>
<td colspan="14"><strong>Type I</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">The above team is in compliance with the FEMA policy on
aggression, has successfully completed the Type II written test,
successfully completed a TF administered Type II assessment evaluation
and is approved to participate in this evaluation.</td>
<td colspan="15">The above team is in compliance with the FEMA Policy on
Aggression and is considered ready to participate in this
evaluation.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><p><strong>The Task Force Leader/Search Team Manager or
equivalent attests to involvement with US&amp;R</strong></p>
<p><strong>canine units and recommends the applicant for
evaluation.</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="4"><strong>Task Force Leader Signature:</strong></td>
<td colspan="14"><strong>Search Team Manager Signature:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4"><strong>Printed name:</strong></td>
<td colspan="14"><strong>Printed name:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="4"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td colspan="14"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
<td colspan="14"><strong>Address:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="4"><strong>E-mail:</strong></td>
<td colspan="14"><strong>E-mail:</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4"><strong>Phone:</strong></td>
<td colspan="14"><strong>Phone:</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

  ---------------- ----------------------- --- -- ------------ ---- ------- ---- --------------- -- --------------- ------------ ------------ -------------- --------- ------------ --- -------------- --- ------------ --- --- ----- -----------
  **FEMA US&R                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  Response                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  System**                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  **Type II**                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

  **Disaster                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  Search Canine                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  Readiness                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  Evaluation                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  Form**                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

  **Name of                                                                      **Date:**                                                                                                                                            
  Handler:**                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

  **Name of                                                                      **Location:**                                                                                                                                        
  Canine:**                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

  **Evaluator**                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

  **Recommended                                                     **Yes                                                                                                                                                             
  for                                                               No**                                                                                                                                                              
  Certification                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  (circle one):**                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                 **Lead                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                 Evaluator/IC                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                 Signature**                                                                                                                                          

  **Element:**     **Required Skills**                                                              **Completed**                **Did Not    Comments:                                                                               
                                                                                                                                 Complete**                                                                                           

  **Ground         **Handler followed all                                                                                                                                                                                             
  Rules:**         Ground Rules**                                                                                                                                                                                                     

  **Obedience:**   **Human Aggression                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                   Test**                                                                                                                                                                                                             

                   **Canine Aggression                                                                                                                                                                                                
                   Test**                                                                                                                                                                                                             

                   **Off-lead Heeling**                                                                                                                                                                                               

                   **Emergency Stop**                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                   **5 Minute Long                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                   Down/Wait**                                                                                                                                                                                                        

  **Bark Alert:**  **Barks repetitively                                                                                                                                                                                               
                   and stays focused for                                                                                                                                                                                              
                   30 seconds**                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                   **Stays at the victim                                                                                                                                                                                              
                   location/barrel after                                                                                                                                                                                              
                   indication of scent**                                                                                                                                                                                              

                   **Handler does not                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                   communicate with canine                                                                                                                                                                                            
                   after indication of                                                                                                                                                                                                
                   scent**                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  **Direction**    **Goes up on                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                   elevation**                                                                                                                                                                                                        

  **& Control:**   **Waits on elevation                                                                                                                                                                                               
                   until directed by                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                   handler**                                                                                                                                                                                                          

  **Agility:**     **Must complete five                                                                                                       K9 Precedes                               Stop, Slow,                                   
                   (5) of six (6)                                                                                                                                                       Turn                                          
                   obstacles,**                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                   **including the four                                                             Obstacles                                 Handler                                   on one                                        
                   (4) required obstacles                                                                                                                                               obstacle                                      
                   indicated by the •**                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                  **Obstacle                                        **Complete**    **Did Not                 **Complete**             **Did Not        **Complete**       **Did Not                  
                                                  Type**                                                            Complete**                                         Complete**                          Complete**                 

                   **Obstacle 1**                 **• Ladder**                                                                                                                                                                        

                   **Obstacle 2**                 **• Elevated                                                                                                                                                                        
                                                  Plank**                                                                                                                                                                             

                   **Obstacle 3**                 **• Wobbly                                                                                                                                                                          
                                                  Surface**                                                                                                                                                                           

                   **Obstacle 4**                 **• Tunnel**                                                                                                                                                                        

                   **Obstacle 5**                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                   **Obstacle 6**                                                                                                                                                                                                     

  **Rubble Test:**                                                                                  **Complete**    **Did Not                 **Interview                               **Complete**       **Did Not                  
                                                                                                                    Complete**                Items**                                                      Complete**                 

                   **Handler scene                                                                                                            **Scene                                                                                 
                   safety/interview**                                                                                                         safety?**                                                                               

                   **Responsive to handler                                                                                                                                                                                            
                   direction and control**                                                                                                                                                                                            

                   **Canine searches                                                                                                          **Other                                   **Noted**                                     
                   independently**                                                                                                            Questions**                                                                             

                   **FBILHS on two (2)                                                                                                        Time of                                                                                 
                   victims with no false                                                                                                      collapse?                                                                               
                   alerts**                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                   **Canine shows focused                                                                                                     Type of                                                                                 
                   commitment to each                                                                                                         occupancy?                                                                              
                   scent source**                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                   **Informs evaluators of                                                                                                    Known missing?                                                                          
                   canine\'s                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                   alert/location of each                                                                                                                                                                                             
                   scent source**                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                   **Canine alerts                                                                                                            Suspected                                                                               
                   repeatedly and                                                                                                             missing?                                                                                
                   independent of                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                   handler**                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                   **Demonstrates                                                                                                             Searched                                                                                
                   Appropriate Canine                                                                                                         before?                                                                                 
                   Care/Safety/Welfare**                                                                                                                                                                                              

                   **Canine                                                                                                                   Structural                                                                              
                   agility/ability to                                                                                                         Eng.Check?                                                                              
                   negotiate rubble**                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                   **Handler able to                                                                                                          Findings?                                                                               
                   negotiate rubble in                                                                                                                                                                                                
                   safe manner**                                                                                                                                                                                                      

  **Comments:                                                                                                                                 Safe/Entry?                                                                             Findings?
  (please use back                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  of form for more                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  comments if                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  necessary)**                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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                                                                                                                                              HazMat                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                              checked?                                                                                

                                                                                                                                              Findings?                                                                               

                                                                                                                                              Utilities:                                                                              
                                                                                                                                              who/how                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                              secured                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                              Gas: Elec:                                                                              
                                                                                                                                              Water:                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                             Rescue?                                                                  

                                                                                                                                              Medical?                                                                                

                                                                                                                                              Vet?                                                                                    
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  **FEMA US&R                                                                                                                                                           
  Response System**                                                                                                                                                     

  **Type I**                                                                                                                                                            

  **Disaster Search                                                                                                                                                     
  Canine Readiness                                                                                                                                                      
  Evaluation Form**                                                                                                                                                     

  Please Print                                                                                                                                                          

  **Handler\'s                                                                              **Canine\'s                                                                 
  Name:**                                                                                   Name:**                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                        

  **Task Force /                                                                            **Evaluator:**                                                              
  Unit:**                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                        

  **Date:**                                                                                 **Location:**                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                        

  **Recommended for                                            **Yes**      **No**          **Evaluator\'s                                                              
  Certification                                                                             Signature**                                                                 
  (circle one):**                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                        

  **Site Order**                                                            **Search Site**                                                                             

  **\# of Victims                                                           **\# of Victims                                                                             
  Placed**                                                                  Found**                                                                                     

  **\# of False                                                                                                                                                         
  Alerts**                                                                                                                                                              

  **Required Skills**                                                       **Completed**   **Did Not        **Interview                          **Complete**          **Did Not
                                                                                            Complete**       Item**                                                     Complete**

  **Ground Rules**                                                                                           **Scene                                                    
                                                                                                             safety?**                                                  

                      Handler Followed all                                                                                                                              
                      Ground Rules                                                                                                                                      

  **Interview and                                                                                            **Other                              **Noted**             
  Planning**                                                                                                 Questions**                                                

                      Site Assessment /                                                                      Time of                                                    
                      Interview                                                                              collapse?                                                  

                      Establish Initial                                                                      Type of                                                    
                      Search Plan                                                                            occupancy?                                                 

  **Directability**                                                                                          Known missing?                                             

                      Directs Away From                                                                      Suspected                                                  
                      Handler                                                                                missing?                                                   

                      Ranges Out of Sight                                                                    Searched                                                   
                                                                                                             before?                                                    

                                                                                                             Structural Eng.                                            
                                                                                                             Check?                                                     

                                                                                                             Findings?                                                  

                                                                                                             Safe/Entry                                                 

  **Searching**                                                                                              Prints?                                                    

                      Searches                                                                               HazMat checked?                                            
                      Independently                                                                                                                                     

                      Demonstrates                                                                           Findings?                                                  
                      Appropriate Canine                                                                                                                                
                      Care/Safety/Welfare                                                                                                                               

                      Covers search site                                                                     Utilities:                                                 
                                                                                                             who/how secured                                            

                                                                                                             Gas: Elec:                                                 
                                                                                                             Water:                                                     

                                                                                                             Rescue?                                                    

                                                                                                             Medical?                                                   

                                                                                                             Vet?                                                       

                                                                            **Victim 1**                     **Victim 2**                         **Victim 3**          

  **Alert**                                                                 **Completed**   **Did Not        **Completed**   **Did Not            **Completed**         **Did Not
                                                                                            Complete**                       Complete**                                 Complete**

                      Canine Alerts                                                                                                                                     
                      Repeatedly and                                                                                                                                    
                      Independent of                                                                                                                                    
                      Handler                                                                                                                                           

                      Focused Bark                                                                                                                                      
                      Indicating Live Human                                                                                                                             
                      Scent                                                                                                                                             

                      Identifies and Marks                                                                                                                              
                      Alert Location                                                                                                                                    

  **Debriefing**                                                                                                                                                        

                      Building/Victim                                                                                                                                   
                      Marking                                                                                                                                           

                      Site Sketch                                                                                                                                       

                      Follow-up Search                                                                                                                                  
                      Recommendations                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                        

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<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="21"><em><strong>FEMA US&amp;R RESPONSE
SYSTEM</strong></em></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="21"><strong>Type I</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="20"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="21"><strong>Search Canine Evaluation Cover
Sheet</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="20">Please Print</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="11"><strong>Name:</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"><strong>Canine:</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="20"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="11"><strong>Task Force:</strong></td>
<td colspan="9"><strong>Test Location:</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="20"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td colspan="12"><strong>Lead Evaluator/IC Signature</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="20"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="5"></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Evaluators</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Evaluators</strong></td>
<td colspan="5"><strong>Evaluators</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>Site #1</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Site #2</strong></td>
<td colspan="5"><strong>Site #3</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Site Order</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"><strong># Victims Placed</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong># Victims Found</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"><strong># False Alerts</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS:</strong></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="7">Enter <strong>C</strong> or <strong>DNC</strong></td>
<td colspan="3">Enter <strong>C</strong> or <strong>DNC</strong></td>
<td colspan="5">Enter <strong>C</strong> or <strong>DNC</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"><p><strong>Ground Rules:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Handler followed all Ground Rules</strong></p></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Briefing: Assessment/Interview</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Search Strategy</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Directability: Ranges</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Directs Away</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Search: Searches Independently</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Covers Search Site</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="5"><strong>Canine Care/Safety/welfare</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><p><strong>Alert:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Canine Alerts Independent of Handler</strong></p></td>
<td colspan="2">V1</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">V2</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">V3</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"><strong>FBILHS</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">V1</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">V2</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">V3</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Identifies and Marks Alert
Location</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">V1</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">V2</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">V3</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4"><strong>Debriefing: Bldg/Victim Marking</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="4"><strong>Site Sketch</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4"><strong>Search Recommendations</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="20"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="20"><strong>Recommended for Certification: Yes
No</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="20"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

# Appendix C

## Checklist: Scene Safety Establishment Checklist

+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Time of the collapse:            | **Date**                          |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Type of Occupancy                |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Number of Suspected Missing      | **Task Force Hazards**            |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Searched Before?                 |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Checked by Structural Engineer?  | **Victims**                       |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Findings?                        |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Safe to enter?                   |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Prints available?                |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| HazMat checked?                  |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Findings?                        | **OK to OK But Do NOT**           |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Utilities: Who & How secured?    | **Enter Some Enter**              |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Gas                              | **Hazards**                       |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Electric                         |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Water                            | > **V V V V**                     |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Heavy Rescue Available           | **Suspected Confirmed Confirmed   |
|                                  | Removed**                         |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Medical Available?               | **Victim Live Victim Dead VictiM  |
|                                  | Victim**                          |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Veterinary Available?            | ####                              |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

# Appendix D

## US&R Code of Conduct

The FEMA US&R Response System Code of Conduct can be found in the US&R
Operations Manual.

Below is a copy as a quick reference card. Consult a current copy of the
US&R Operations Manual for the latest revision.

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  No transportation/use of illegal drugs/alcohol.

  No firearms allowed.

  Normal radio protocol used. Traffic kept to a minimum.

  Know your chain of command/who you report to.

  Limit procurement of equipment.

  Do not take things without authorization.

  Act professionally.

  Remain ready even when unassigned.

  Recreation limited to unassigned hours.

  Maintain/wear safety gear/clothing.

  Wear proper uniform.

  Your actions reflect your organization and FEMA.
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