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Typed Resource 
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Search and Rescue Resources 

FEMA 508-8 
November 2005 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Background	The National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Initiative supports the National Incident Management System (NIMS) by establishing a comprehensive, integrated national mutual aid and resource management system that provides the basis to type, order, and track all (Federal, State, and local) response assets. 
Resource 	For ease of ordering and tracking, response assets need to be categorized via 
Typing 	resource typing. Resource typing is the categorization and description of resources that are commonly exchanged in disasters via mutual aid, by capacity and/or capability. Through resource typing, disciplines examine resources and identify the capabilities of a resources components (i.e., personnel, equipment, training).  During a disaster, an emergency manager knows what capability a resource needs to have to respond efficiently and effectively.  Resource typing definitions will help define resource capabilities for ease of ordering and mobilization during a disaster.  As a result of the resource typing process, a resources capability is readily defined and an emergency manager is able to effectively and efficiently request and receive resources through mutual aid during times of disaster. 
Web Site 	For more information, you can also refer to the National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Web site located at: 
http://www.fema.gov/nims/mutual_aid.shtm. 
Supersedure  This document replaces Search and Rescue Resources, dated May 2005  
Changes  Changed the name of the Swiftwater/Flood Search and Dive Rescue Team to Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Team. Also added a reference source to the Comments section.  

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Table of Contents 

Background.............................................................................................................................. 2
Resource Typing ..................................................................................................................... 2
Web Site ................................................................................................................................... 2
Supersedure............................................................................................................................. 2
Changes ................................................................................................................................... 2

Air Search Team (Fixed-Wing)...............................................................................................4
Airborne Reconnaissance (Fixed-Wing).................................................................................5
Canine Search and Rescue Team  Avalanche Snow Air Scent ...........................................7
Canine Search and Rescue Team  Disaster Response .......................................................8
Canine Search and Rescue Team  Land Cadaver Air Scent ...............................................9
Canine Search and Rescue Team  Water Air Scent ..........................................................10
Canine Search and Rescue Team  Wilderness Air Scent ..................................................11
Canine Search and Rescue Team  Wilderness Tracking/Trailing ......................................12
Cave Search and Rescue Team ..........................................................................................13
Collapse Search and Rescue Teams...................................................................................18
Mine and Tunnel Search and Rescue Team ........................................................................21
Mountain Search and Rescue Team....................................................................................24
Radio Direction Finding Team..............................................................................................28
Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Team ........................................................................30
US&R Incident Support Team ..............................................................................................33
US&R Task Forces...............................................................................................................36
Wilderness Search and Rescue Team .................................................................................39

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RESOURCE: Air Search Team (Fixed-Wing)  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Vehicle  Fixed-Wing Aircraft  Same as Type II  IFR Capable Fixed-Wing Observation Aircraft  Same as Type IV  Fixed-Wing Observation Aircraft  
Vehicle  Capacity  4-8 passengers with cargo not to exceed design specification of aircraft  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV  2-4 passenger with cargo not to exceed design specification of aircraft  
Equipment  Flight Suit  Same as Type II  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV  Appropriate level of PPE  
Equipment  Communicati ons  Same as Type II except: Satellite Phone  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV except: VHF Radios  Standard FAA FM Radio  
Equipment  Video/ Electronic  Same as Type III except: Capable of Airborne Video Transmission  Same as Type III except: Capable of flying back video or still imagery  Electronic Direction Finding Capable  None  
Aircrews  Training & Ratings  Pilot  Commercial (instrument) or higher certificate and complete unit certification program Observer  Complete unit certification program  Pilot  Private Pilot (instrument) or higher certificate and complete unit certification program Observer  Complete unit certification program  Same as Type IV  Pilot  Private Pilot or higher certificate and complete unit certification program Observer  Complete unit certification program  
Aircrews  Crew Availability  Aircrew(s) available for extended operations  Aircrew(s) available for 8 to 14 days of operations  Aircrew(s) available for 3 to 7 days of operations  Aircrew(s) available for at least 2 days of operations  
Management Support  Overhead Incident Management  Full incident command staff capable of managing all phases of air search operations  Incident staff capable of managing air operations branch   Incident staff capable of supporting independent flight release  Unit level flight release; No search management capabilities  
COMMENTS:  Aircrews can work a maximum of 12-hour shifts, depending on individual unit policies and procedures.  Aircraft will be maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.  Aircraft will be expected to operate out of established airfield with paved runways.  Aircrews will indicate fueling and runway requirements for the aircraft provided. Crew availability does not require continuous availability of specific personnel, only that crews are available to those specifications.  


RESOURCE:  Airborne Reconnaissance (Fixed-Wing)  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Vehicle  Fixed-Wing Aircraft  Same as Type II  IFR Capable Fixed-Wing Observation Aircraft  Same as Type IV  Fixed-Wing Observation Aircraft  
Vehicle  Capacity  4-8 passengers with cargo not to exceed design specification of aircraft  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV  2-4 passengers with cargo not to exceed design specification of aircraft  
Equipment  Flight Suit  Same as Type II  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV  Appropriate level of PPE  
Equipment  Communicati ons  Same as Type II except: Satellite Phone  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV except: VHF Radios  Standard FAA FM Radio  
Equipment  Video/Electr onic  Capable of flying back video or still imagery Capable of High Resolution Airborne Video Transmission Desired:  FLIR or other infrared capabilities Desired:  Capable of supporting Hyperspectral Imaging Requests  Same as Type III except: Capable of Low resolution Airborne Video Transmission Desired:  FLIR or other infrared capabilities  Capable of flying back video or still imagery  None  
Personnel  Training & Ratings  Pilot  Commercial (instrument) or higher certificate and complete unit certification program Observer  Complete unit certification program  Pilot  Private Pilot (instrument) or higher certificate and complete unit certification program Observer  Complete unit certification program  Same as Type IV  Pilot  Private Pilot or higher certificate and complete unit certification program Observer  Complete unit certification program  
Personnel  Crew Availability  Aircrew(s) available for extended operations  Aircrew(s) available for 8 to 14 days of operations  Aircrew(s) available for 3 to 7 days of operations  Aircrew(s) available for at least 2 days of operations  
Management Support  Overhead Incident Management  Full Incident Command staff capable of managing all phases of air search operations  Incident staff capable of managing air operations branch   Incident staff capable of supporting independent flight release  Unit level flight release; no incident  management capabilities  


RESOURCE: Airborne Reconnaissance (Fixed-Wing)  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
COMMENTS:  Aircrews can work a maximum of 12-hour shifts, depending on individual unit policies and procedures.  Aircraft will be maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.  Aircraft will be expected to operate out of established airfield with paved runways.  Aircrews will indicate fueling and runway requirements for the aircraft provided. Crew availability does not require continuous availability of specific personnel, only that crews are available to those specifications.  


RESOURCE: Canine Search and Rescue Team  Avalanche Snow Air Scent  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Dog Team  1 Dog 1 Handler 1 Support Person  Same as Type I  
Equipment  Search Capabilities  Capable of self-sustaining and searching for 24 hours in extreme weather and terrain conditions through avalanche debris fields  Capable of self-sustaining and searching for 24 hours in snow-covered environments in extreme weather conditions and moderate terrain  
Personnel  Equipment  Personal snow travel equipment and gear to  self-sustain for 24 hours Equipped to include cross-country skis or snow shoes, poles, probe poles, snow shovel, and avalanche beacon  Same as Type I  
Personnel  Training  Training, including avalanche safety and winter survival, including building snow cave, First Aid for both human and dog, personal/ dog safety, and radio communications  Same as Type I  
COMMENTS:  Note:  Many of these resources are capable of searching in a disaster environment, such as a wilderness team in outlying areas of a tornado zone, etc.  It is critical that canine management personnel, knowledgeable in multiuse of canine resources, are available to Incident Command.  This will not necessarily be reflected in this document.    


RESOURCE: Canine Search and Rescue Team  Disaster Response  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Dog Team  1 Dog 1 Handler 1 Support Person  
Personnel  Search Capabilities  A disaster search canine that has successfully completed the DHS/FEMA Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation for both Type II and Capable of national and international responses  A disaster search canine that has successfully completed the DHS/FEMA Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation for Type II only; Capable of national and international responses  A disaster search canine that has successfully completed Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation through an organized disaster task force  non-FEMA; Capable of national and international responses  A search canine with minimal exposure to disaster search; Capable of local/regional response only; No task force participation  
Team  Knowledge and Equipment  All requirements as set forth by DHS/FEMA National US&R Response System  All requirements as set forth by DHS/FEMA National US&R Response System  All requirements as set forth by organized task force for availability for national/international response  Agility; Obedience; First Aid-Human/Dog; HazMat; Disaster; Environment Exposure minimal; Initial responder readiness through local agency  
COMMENTS:  Please note that many of these resources are capable of searching in a disaster environment, such as a wilderness team in outlying areas of a tornado zone, etc.  It is critical that canine management personnel, knowledgeable in multiuse of canine resources, are available to Incident Command.  This will not necessarily be reflected in this document.    


RESOURCE: Canine Search and Rescue Team  Land Cadaver Air Scent  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue, Other  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Dog Team  1 Dog 1 Handler 1 Support Person  Same as Type I  Same as Type I  Same as Type I  Same as Type I  
Team  Search Capabilities  Capable of locating less than 15 grams of human remains during disaster ops; Capable of self-sustaining for 24 hours  Capable of locating deceased persons (greater than 15 grams) in disaster ops; Capable of self-sustaining for 24 hours  Capable of locating less than 15 grams of human remains buried, hanging, ground level, or in vehicles, nondisaster  Capable of locating less than 15 grams of human remains buried, hanging, ground level, nondisaster  Capable of locating deceased persons (greater than 15 grams) buried, hanging, ground level, nondisaster  
Team  Knowledge and Equipment  Same as Type II  Same as Type III plus: Disaster ops training and capabilities  Same as Type IV  Training and equipment for biohazard environment, including OSHA guidelines, scene preservation, documentation, collection, chain of custody, and scene security First Aid for both human and dog, personal/ dog safety, and radio communications  Same as Type IV  
COMMENTS:  


RESOURCE: Canine Search and Rescue Team  Water Air Scent  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Dog Team  1 Dog 1 Handler 1 Support Person  
Team  Search Capabilities  Capable of working swiftwater/stillwater environments; Trained and equipped to perform search ops on foot and from any type of watercraft  Capable of working stillwater environments; Trained and equipped to perform search ops on foot and from any type of watercraft  Capable of working swiftwater and stillwater ops from shore only  Capable of working swiftwater ops from shore only  Type V capable of working stillwater ops from shore only Type VI capable of working salt-water and very large fresh water environments from both boat and shore Type VII capable of working salt-water and very large fresh water environments from shore only  
Team  Knowledge and Equipment  Water Helmet; Class V Water Vest; Throw Rope Swiftwater lifesaving skills; Knowledge of water rescue and boat operations; First Aid for both human and dog; Personal/dog safety Radio communications  Water Helmet; Class III-V Water Vest; Throw Rope Stillwater lifesaving skills; Knowledge of water rescue operations in stillwater environment; First Aid for both human and dog; Personal/dog safety Radio communications equipment  Same as Type I  Same as Type I  Type V same as Type II Type VI, VII same as Type I  
COMMENTS:  Note:  Many of these resources are capable of searching in a disaster environment, such as a wilderness team in outlying areas of a tornado zone, etc.  It is critical that canine management personnel, knowledgeable in multiuse of canine resources, are available to Incident Command.  This will not necessarily be reflected in this document.    


RESOURCE: Canine Search and Rescue Team  Wilderness Air Scent  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Single Resource  Search Capabilities  Capable of search and self-sustaining for 72 hours in all weather and low angle wilderness terrain or larger areas of 60+ acres  Capable of searching and self-sustaining for 48 hours in all weather and low angle wilderness terrain or larger areas of 60+ acres  Capable of searching high probability local wilderness terrain for short durations  (24 hours or less) or small areas 40-60 acres  Capable of searching high probability local wilderness terrain for short durations  (12 hours or less) or small areas 40-60 acres  Human discriminating (scent source necessary)  
Single Resource  Search Capabilities  Capable of searching and self-sustaining for 72 hours in all weather and low angle wilderness terrain or larger areas of 120+ acres  Capable of searching and self-sustaining for 48 hours in all weather and low angle wilderness terrain or larger areas of 120+  acres  Capable of searching high probability local wilderness terrain for short durations  (24 hours or less) or small areas of 60-120 acres  Capable of searching high probability local wilderness terrain for short durations  (12 hours or less) or small areas of 40-60 acres  Non-discriminating (locate all human indication in area)  
COMMENTS:  There are significant differences in the training required for urban versus wilderness environments, both in air scent/area and trailing/tracking.  Because of the vast differences, often a resource highly skilled in one environment may not function as well in the other environment because of a lack of continuous training in the environment.  Teams may be cross-trained in both environments, depending on the team training criteria. Note:  Many of these resources are capable of searching in a disaster environment, such as a wilderness team in outlying areas of a tornado zone, etc.  It is critical that canine management personnel, knowledgeable in multiuse of canine resources, are available to Incident Command.  This will not necessarily be reflected in this document.   


RESOURCE: Canine Search and Rescue Team  Wilderness Tracking/Trailing  
CATEGORY:  Law Enforcement/Security, Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Dog Team  Same as Type IV  Same as Type IV  Same as Type IV  1 Dog 1 Handler 1 Support Person  Same as Type IV  
Team  Search Capabilities  Capable of trailing in wilderness terrain Aged 24+ hours; 1 mile or longer; Heavy contamination  Capable of trailing in wilderness terrain Aged 4-12 hours; 1 mile or longer; Heavy contamination  Capable of trailing in wilderness terrain Aged 1.5-4 hours; .5-1 mile; Heavy contamination  Capable of trailing in wilderness terrain Aged 0-1.5 hours; .25-.5 mile; Heavy contamination  Discriminating (scent source must be available)  
Personnel  Equipment  Personally equipped for 24 hours for dog/handler First Aid for both human and dog Radio communications  Same as Type I  Same as Type I  Same as Type I  N/A  
Personnel  Knowledge  Wilderness survival skills Capable of establishing and maintaining direction of travel First Aid for both human and dog Personal/ dog safety Skill in collection of scent articles  Same as Type I  Same as Type I  Same as Type I  N/A  
COMMENTS:  As these dogs use scent articles, they are commonly referred to as trailing dogs.  However, occasionally, a unit may refer to such dogs as tracking dogs.  They do have the capability of human discrimination between sources with the aid of a provided scent source.  Care should be taken to determine if a tracking dog requires the use of an article or not. Note:  Many of these resources are capable of searching in a disaster environment, such as a wilderness team in outlying areas of a tornado zone, etc.  It is critical that canine management personnel, knowledgeable in multiuse of canine resources, are available to Incident Command.  This will not necessarily be reflected in this document.   


RESOURCE:  Cave Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Team  Personnel  Same as Type III  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV plus Medical specialist  Field team leader Field team members  
Personnel  Cave Training  Same as Type II, plus: Proficiency in cave and surface search; Proficiency in high- and low-angle technical rescues and evacuations from dry, wet, and multidrop caves  Same as Type III, plus: Proficiency in vertical environments greater than 100 feet in depth; Ability to safely traverse multidrop caves; Ability to rapidly ascend a rope next to a litter during a litter raise  Same as Type IV, plus: Ability to carry additional rescue-related equipment to and through the cave  Basic understanding of the cave environment, including regional differences in ambient cave temperature, normal hazards such as risk of flooding, hypothermia, and potential changes in cave environment because of seasonal variations and outside weather; Proficiency in crawling, climbing and moving over uneven surfaces and breakdown areas covered in mud, sand, or water; Familiarity with chimneying, bridging, and other basic climbing techniques used in moving through caves; Ability to move comfortably and efficiently in small spaces; Ability to rappel and ascend  66 of static line using standard single rope techniques; Proficiency in changing over from ascent to rappel and rappel to ascent; Ability to carry personal  


RESOURCE:  Cave Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
equipment to and through the cave; Ability to identify fragile cave environments and take measures to protect them; Ability to maintain primary light sources  
Personnel  Navigation Training  Same as Type II  Same as Type III, plus: Proficiency in back-country navigation and route finding with a map and compass, use of GPS and UTM coordinate system  Same as Type IV, plus: Knowledge of common symbols present on cave maps; Proficiency in reading cave maps; Ability to use topographic maps to locate caves  Familiar with cave maps and topographic maps  
Personnel  Basic Training  Same as Type II, plus; Ability to plan, organize, and direct cave rescue and search missions using ICS; Experience with ICS Unified Command  Same as Type III, plus: Ability to direct activities according to ICS;  Technical proficiency in single person rope rescue techniques; Proficiency in crack and crevice rescue; Proficiency in creating load distributing and artificial anchors in-cave  Same as Type IV, plus: Capable of operating within ICS; Proficiency in edge tending for the vertical environment; Proficiency in preparing and rigging basket and flexible litters for haul and lower operations; Proficiency in patient packaging for extrication; Familiarity with the basic techniques for crack and crevice rescue; Ability to improvise patient packaging  Familiarity with basic cave search techniques; Familiarity with the NIIMS ICS of incident management; Proficiency in establishing simple anchors and fixing lines for personal rappels and ascents; Awareness of the psychological and physical patient considerations in rescue extrications of long duration; Proficiency in basic in-cave litter movement techniques; Ability to assist in patient packaging for extrication; Specialized training required  


RESOURCE:  Cave Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
to safely and appropriately use communication and technical rescue equipment  
Personnel  Technical Training  Same as Type II, plus: Proficiency in the use, placement, and analysis of mechanical anchors and anchor systems; Proficiency in use of highlines and guiding lines; Proficiency in the organization and direction of technical cave rescue searches and rescues; For regions/caves with swiftwater: Proficiency in working in and around moving water underground; Swiftwater/flatwater technician For regions/caves with bad air: Proficiency in the use of a  3-gas monitor (oxygen, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide) and ability to understand its output  Same as Type III, plus: Understanding of the mechanical forces involved in technical rescue systems;  Proficiency in the selection and setup of rescue anchor systems;  Proficiency at estimating component and system load ratios and assessing safety factors;  Ability to rig and operate simple and compound 4:1, 6:1, and 9:1 mechanical advantage systems; Proficiency in rigging and use of counterbalance systems; Proficiency in technical litter evacuations and transport including litter raises and lowers on breakdown, in free-fall and other vertical environments, in narrow or waterfall situations, and in multidrop caves  Same as Type IV, plus: Proficiency in tying common knots and knowledge of their applications and strength efficiencies; Proficiency in establishing simple anchors for haul and lower systems; Ability to establish 2:1 and 3:1 haul systems, fixed brake lowering systems, and belay systems; Familiarity with basic search techniques and nomenclature; Ability to maintain scene integrity in case of crime; Proficiency in establishing and operating in-cave  wired communications systems; Ability to operate a handheld radio; Proficiency in choosing appropriate in-cave litter movement techniques  Ability to serve as a member of a haul or lower team and familiarity of appropriate commands; Ability to serve as a member of an evacuation team; Other skills or abilities as identified by the teams operations leader  
Personnel  Survival Training  Same as Type III  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV, plus: Experience in wet and vertical caves   Operational proficiency in the cave environment for the region  


RESOURCE:  Cave Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Medical Specialist Training  National Standard EMT-B, with BTLS or PHTLS  National Standard EMT-B, or advanced wilderness first responder; BTLS  Same as Type IV  Basic First Aid/CPR  
Team  Sustained Operations  48 hours or more  36 hours  24 hours  24 hours  
Team  Search and Rescue Capabilities  Same as Type II with experience complex rescue environments as appropriate for region of activity  Same as Type III with experience in wet and vertical caves and crack/crevice situations  Same as Type IV  Trained cave rescue and cave search personnel with experience in relatively dry caves with moderate vertical situations  
Equipment  Team Supplies and Materials  Same as Type III, plus: Ability to support more than 2 patients at 2 separate incidents; Sufficient rope and hardware to support complex rigging, multiple drops, highline, etc. In regions/caves with swiftwater: Appropriate floatation equipment for patient(s) and other necessary swiftwaterspecific rigging equipment In regions/caves with bad air: 3-gas monitors  Same as Type III, plus: Ability to respond to two  in-cave patients simultaneously  Same as Type IV  Harnesses, Helmets; Basic hardware (including: 7/16 or .5 static kernmantle rope, webbing, pulleys, carabiners, lowering devices, etc.) Field telephones and wire Radio communications on a common frequency Patient packaging materials Litters appropriate for situation Entrance control materials; Edge protection  
Equipment  Personal Supplies and materials  Same as Type II, plus: Food for 48 hours In regions/caves with swiftwater: Appropriate swiftwater gear, PFD, personal throwbags,  Same as Type III, plus: Food for 36 hours  Same as Type IV, plus: Wetsuit where appropriate  Personal protective equipment including: Footwear, underwear, and outerwear suited to the particular cave environment Sewn seat harness; Personal  


RESOURCE:  Cave Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
and waterproof light sources  descending and ascending equipment with 2 points of attachment above the waist Helmet (with 3- or 4-point chinstrap suspension system); Gloves with leather palms 3 independent sources of light, each capable of exiting the cave; 2 of which must be helmet-mountable Batteries (carbide if appropriate) Quantity of water appropriate for the conditions Food for 24 hours Knife/multitool Personal first aid kit Waterproof pen/pencil and paper Appropriate pack to carry personal gear; food for 24 hours  
Equipment  Medical Supplies and Materials  Same as Type IV  Same as Type IV  Same as Type IV  As appropriate for level of training, as applied in wilderness/cave environment and meeting local protocols and requirements  
COMMENTS:  


RESOURCE:  Collapse Search and Rescue Teams  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Training and Certification  Trained to the HazMat Technician Level (NFPA 472) Comply with NFPA 1006 Technician Level requirements for their area of specialization or organization Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670.  Trained to the HazMat First Responder Operational Level (NFPA 472) Comply with organization Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670.  Trained to the HazMat First Responder Operational Level (NFPA 472) Comply with organization Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670  Trained to HazMat First Responder Awareness Level (NFPA 472) Comply with organization Awareness Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670  
Team  Training  Trained for Heavy Floor Construction, Pre-cast Concrete Construction, Steel Frame Construction, High Angle Rope Rescue (including highline systems), Confined Space Rescue (permit required), and Mass Transportation Rescue  Trained for Heavy Wall Construction, High Angle Rope Rescue (not including highline systems), Confined Space (no permit required) and Trench and Excavation Rescue  Trained for Light Frame Construction and Low Angle Rope Rescue  Trained for Surface Rescue and Non-Structural Entrapment in Non-Collapsed Structures  
Team  Sustained Operations  Capable of sustained heavy operations for 18-24 hours  Medium operations for 12-24 hours Typically require relief for sustained 24-hour operations  Light operations for 6-12 hours Typically require assistance from additional team for sustained 12-hour operations  Basic operations for 3-6 hours Typically require assistance for sustained 6-hour operations  
Team  Safe and Effective Response Operation Incidents  Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at incidents involving collapse or failure of heavy floor, pre-cast concrete, and steel frame construction   Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at structural incidents involving the collapse of failure of heavy wall construction   Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at structure collapse incidents involving the collapse or failure of light frame construction  Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at incidents involving non-structural entrapments and minimal removal of debris and building contents  
Team  Specialty Search and  Conduct High Angle Rope Rescue (including highline  Conduct High Angle Rope Rescue (not including  Conduct Low Angle Rope Rescue  


RESOURCE:  Collapse Search and Rescue Teams  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Rescue Capabilities  systems), Confined Space Rescue (permit required), and extraction of entrapped victims for Mass Transportation Rescue  highline systems), Confined Space Rescue, and Trench and Excavation Rescue  
Team  Certifications  Confined Space Permit  
Equipment  Technical Search Resources  Same as Type II plus: Audible and optical search equipment to conduct technical search Visual inspection devices Listening devices (seismic and acoustic) Handheld radios  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV plus: Demolition hammers Rotary hammers Hydraulic concrete breakers Hydraulic vehicle rescue system Hammer drill Nail gun Cutting torch Hoisting slings and shackles Rope equipment (kernmantal and lifeline rope, ascenders/ descenders, pulleys, tripod hauling system, carabineers)  Shoring assortment Rebar cutters Reciprocating saws Chain saw Assorted hand tools Generator Lights Extensions cords Air blower Fire extinguishers  
Equipment  Breathing Apparatus  Same as Type II plus: Self-contained (SCBA) Respiratory protection  Same as Type III  Air bags  
Equipment  Medical Materials and Supplies  Same as Type IV  Same as Type IV  Same as Type IV  Medical aid equipment Backboards Stokes stretcher  
Equipment  HazMat Materials and Supplies  Same as Type II  HazMat monitoring equipment Sampling detection kit 4-gas meters Rad monitoring  4-gas meter  


RESOURCE: Collapse Search and Rescue Teams  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Decontamination equipment 4-gas meter  
COMMENTS:  A State, local, or private technical rescue team that responds to locate, rescue, and recover individuals trapped in a fallen structure or buried in structural collapse.  


RESOURCE:  Mine and Tunnel Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Team  Capability  Inactive or Abandoned Mines or Tunnels  Active mines or tunnels under construction  
Team  Personnel  Same as Type II  8 members (at least 5 qualified on breathing apparatus)   
Personnel  Training  Same as Type II plus: Understanding forces involved in technical rope systems Proficiency in the selection and set up of rescue anchors Ability to construct and operate simple and compound mechanical advantage systems, belay systems and lowering systems Proficiency in technical litter evacuations in a vertical environment   20 hour MSHA initial training on use of breathing apparatus Refresher training sessions underground with breathing apparatus at least every 6 months Use and care of auxiliary mine rescue equipment Mine searching and mapping Mine ventilation procedures and equipment Mine firefighting Any advanced mine rescue training and procedures, as described by MSHA Basic First Aid/CPR  
Equipment  Breathing apparatus  Same as Type II  6 4-hour self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus and a Any necessary equipment for testing such breathing apparatus before putting it into service 1 extra, fully charged, oxygen  


RESOURCE:  Mine and Tunnel Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
bottle 6 spare coolant canisters compatible with the breathing apparatus 1 oxygen pump or cascading system with portable supply of pressurized oxygen to compatible with the breathing apparatus  
Equipment  Lamps  Same as Type II  10 permissible cap lamps and charging rack  
Equipment  Gas Detectors  Same as Type II  2 gas detectors capable of reading oxygen levels, and any flammable or poisonous gases encountered or anticipated at the rescue location  
Equipment  Communicati ons  Same as Type II  1 portable mine rescue communications system at least 1,000 feet in length  
Equipment  Repair  Same as Type II  Necessary spare parts and tools for repairing the breathing apparatus or communications system  
Equipment  Rigging  Sufficient rope and hardware to support complex rigging   
Equipment  Personal  Same as Type II plus: Full body harness  Head protection compatible with cap lamps Gloves Flame protective outerwear Footwear appropriate to the  


RESOURCE:  Mine and Tunnel Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
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Transportation  Resources  Same as Type II  Transportation for all personnel and equipment to mine site  
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RESOURCE:  Mountain Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Team  Personnel  Same as Type II  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV  Field team leader Field team members Medical specialist  
Personnel  Navigation Training  Same as Type II  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV plus: Proficiency in back country navigation including: The ability to triangulate a position, ascertain a UTM, utilize GPS, and follow a route to a new location using a topographical map and compass  Navigation (map and compass)  
Personnel  Survival Training  Same as Type II  Operational and technical proficiency in personal survival in mountainous terrain and snow and ice environments  Technical proficiency in personal survival in mountainous terrain and snow and ice environments  Technical proficiency in personal survival in mountainous terrain  
Personnel  Technical Training  Same as Type II plus: Proficient at estimating the mechanical forces involved in technical rescue systems and estimating factors of safety; Proficiency in the use, placement and analysis of mechanical anchors and anchor systems; Proficiency in the use of highlines; Proficiency in the use of slings, etriers, Prusik hitches and mechanical ascenders; Proficiency in the organization and direction of  Same as Type III plus: Understanding of the mechanical forces involved in technical rescue systems; Proficiency in the selection and setup of rescue anchor systems; Proficiency in technical litter evacuation and transport; Litter descents (on steep, vertical, and overhanging rock, on scree and snow, and traversing); Lowering of a subject without a litter; Raising a subject or litter; Knowledge of  Proficiency in bagging, coiling, throwing and storing static and dynamic ropes; Proficiency in tying common knots, and knowledge of their applications and strength efficiencies; Proficiency in search techniques including in hasty and line search techniques, directing line searches, and probe lines  


RESOURCE:  Mountain Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
technical litter evacuation  procedures involved with helicopter transport  
Personnel  Alpine Training  Proficiency in winter camping in any area, including above timberline; Proficiency in snow and ice climbing; Proficiency in avalanche search and rescue, including recognition of avalanche hazards, avalanche search and rescue organization and leadership, scuff searches, use of SAR dogs; Proficiency in high and low-angle, technical snow and ice rescues and evacuations  Ability to recognize avalanche hazards and to perform avalanche search and rescue including probe lines and avalanche Avalanche awareness training  Understanding of the fundamentals of mountain weather Avalanche awareness training  Basic understanding of mountain weather Ability to walk in mountainous terrain Ability to backpack personal equipment plus one rope at least four miles with an elevation gain of at least 2000 feet Avalanche awareness training  
Personnel  Basic Training  Same as Type II plus: Technical proficiency in one-person rescue and self-rescue techniques Proficiency in mantracking Ability to integrate into and operate using ICS Ability to plan, organize and direct search and rescue missions  Same as Type III plus: Ability to operate using ICS  Same as Type IV  Proficiency in search techniques Awareness of mantracking and maintaining site integrity Understanding of the ICS  
Personnel  Medical Specialist Training  National standard EMT curriculum; ACLS, BTLS  National standard EMT-B curriculum or advanced wilderness first responder; BTLS  Same as Type IV  National standard first responder or wilderness first responder curriculum; BTLS  
Team  Sustained Operations  60 hours  48 hours  24 hours  12 hours  


RESOURCE:  Mountain Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Team  Rescue Capabilities  Same as Type II plus: Highly trained rescue personnel with multipitch, high-angle experience on vertical rock, ice, and steep snow  Same as Type III plus: Single pitch, high-angle rock rescue  Backcountry, low-angle scree evacuation  Trained rescue personnel with experience in nontechnical backcountry evacuation/carryouts  
Team  Search Capabilities  Capable of searching during the day or night Capable of searching any terrain, including severe rock Competent IC and section chief  Capable of searching steep, timbered terrain, excluding severe rock, day or night Competent search team leaders/technicians  Self-sustaining for 48 hours in all weather/terrain, except severe winter/rock  Capable of searching moderate terrain May be outdoorsmen with basic training  
Equipment  Rescue Supplies and Materials  Same as Type II plus: 8-10 ropes of various lengths (200-400 ft)  Same as Type III plus; 6-8 ropes of various lengths and a full complement of rescue/climbing gear  Same as Type IV plus: 4-6 ropes of various lengths  Harnesses; Helmets; Basic hardware; Rope; Radio communications on a common frequency  
Equipment  Search Supplies and Materials  Equipped to be self-sustaining for 60 hours in all environments; Radio communications on common frequency  Equipped to be self-sustaining for 48 hours in all environments; Radio communications on common frequency  Equipped to be self-sustaining for 24 hours in all weather/terrain, except severe winter/rock  Equipped to be self-sustaining for 12 hours in all weather/terrain, except severe winter/rock  
Equipment  Personal Supplies and Materials  Same as Type II plus: Food for 60 hours  Same as Type III plus: Water container of two- liter capacity and/or quantity of water appropriate for the conditions Food for 48 hours Second light source  Same as Type IV  Appropriate clothes and footgear for both fair and foul weather; Water container of 1-liter capacity and/or quantity of water appropriate for the conditions; Day pack; Five large, heavy-duty plastic trash bags; Food for 24 hours; Headlamp or flashlight; Lighter, matches and candle, or equivalent waterproof fire source; Knife; Compass;  



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RESOURCE:  Radio Direction Finding Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Team members  Team leader and team members to support at least 2 operational field units (at least 1 team member must be a medical specialist  EMT or higher) Management staff following ICS model  Team leader and team members to support at least 2 operational field units Management staff following ICS model  Team leader Team member(s)  
Personnel  Crew Availability  Same as Type II  Available for more than 1 full day of operations  Available for at least 1 full day of operations  
Personnel  Training  Must be able to operate the teams equipment Team is expected to be able to triangulate a distress beacon to its source Team members must be experienced in coordinating with other search teams and aircrews Team members must have training for operations in remote locations for extended periods One member of each team must have advanced medical training to the EMT level  Must be able to operate the teams equipment Team is expected to be able to triangulate a distress beacon to its source Team members must be experienced in coordinating with other search teams Team members must have training for operations in limited remote locations for extended periods  Must be able to operate the teams equipment Team is expected to be able to triangulate a distress beacon to its source in moderate terrain Team members are not expected to operate in remote field locations for extended periods  
Vehicle  Transportation  4x4 vehicles that can transport each team throughout the search area  Vehicles that can transport each team throughout the search area 4x4s are not required, but recommended  1 vehicle that can transport the team throughout the search area 4x4s are not required, but recommended  


RESOURCE: Radio Direction Finding Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Equipment  Clothing  Same as Type II  Same as Type III  Appropriate level of PPE for working environment  
Equipment  Communicat ions  Same as Type II  VHF Radios Cell Phone  Cell Phone  
Equipment  Electronic  Same as Type II  At least one Handheld Portable Electronic Direction Finder per team  At least one Handheld Portable Electronic Direction Finder  
Equipment  Rescue  Equipment to support remote extrication and field transport of aircraft crash survivors  None required  None required  
Personnel  Overhead Incident Management  Same as Type II  Incident staff capable of managing electronic direction-finding operations  Unit level mission release No search management capabilities  
COMMENTS:  Team members will usually only work a maximum of 12-hour shifts, depending on individual unit policies and procedures. Crew availability does not require continuous availability of specific personnel, only that crews are available to those specifications. Medical support and technical rescue equipment is expected to be provided by local EMS for Type II and III teams.  


RESOURCE:  Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search and Rescue  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Team Composition  14 member team 2 managers 2 squad leaders 10 personnel  6 member team 1 squad leader 5 personnel  4 member team 1 squad leader 3 personnel  3 member team 1 squad leader 2 personnel  
Personnel  Minimum number Technical Animal Rescue  2  1  1  
Personnel  Minimum number ALS Certified  2  
Personnel  Minimum number Helicopter/ Aquatic Rescue Operations  4  2  
Personnel  Minimum number Powered Boat Operators  4  2  
Personnel  Minimum number SCUBA Trained Support Personnel with Equipment  4  2  2  


RESOURCE:  Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search and Rescue  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Number and level EMTs  14 EMT - B 2 EMT - P  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV  1 EMT - B  
Team  Sustained operations  Same as Type II  24-hour operations  Same as Type IV  18-hour operations  
Team  Capabilities  Manage search operations Power vessel operations Helicopter rescue operational Animal rescue HazMat ALS Communications Logistics  Manage search operations Power vessel operations Helicopter rescue operational Animal rescue HazMat BLS  Assist in search operations Nonpowered water craft Animal rescue HazMat BLS  Low-risk operations Land-based HazMat BLS  
Team  Specialty S&R Capabilities  Same as Type II  Same as Type III plus: Technical rope systems  In-water contact rescue Dive rescue  
Team  Training  Same as Type II except:: Divers to have 80 hours of formal public safety diver training  Same as Type III plus: Helicopter operations Awareness Technical rope rescue  Same as Type IV plus: Divers to have 60 hours of formal public safety diver training  Class 3 paddle skills Contact and self-rescue skills HazMat ICS Swiftwater rescue technician  
Team  Certifications  ALS Advanced First Aid & CPR  Same as Type IV  Same as Type IV  BLS Advanced First Aid & CPR  
Equipment  Transportation Resources  Equipment trailer; Personnel support vehicle  
Equipment  Communication  Same as Type II  Same as Type III plus: Aircraft radio  Same as Type IV plus: Headset  Batteries Portable radios  


RESOURCE: Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search and Rescue  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Cell phone  
Equipment  Medical  ALS medical kit Blankets Spineboard Litter  Same as Type III plus: Spineboard  Same as Type IV plus: Litter  BLS medical kit Blankets  
Equipment  Personal  Same as Type II  Same as Type III: plus: Life vests HEED except: PFD Type V  Same as Type IV plus: Fins Lamps  Flares; Markers; Bags; Flashlight; Gloves; Helmets; Light sticks; PFD Type III/IV; Knives; Shoes; Whistles  
Equipment  SCUBA  Same as Type III  Same as Type III  SCUBA cylinder Buoyancy compensator Weight belt 2 cutting tools Chest harness & snap shackle Full face mask U/W communication Dry suit Search line Spare SCUBA cylinder  
Vehicle  Rescue Boat  2 - Fueled  1 - Fueled  1 - Non-powered 4 person  
COMMENTS:  Conduct search and rescue operations in all water environments including swiftwater and flood conditions. Water rescue teams come with all team equipment required to safely and effectively conduct operations. For a complete listing of recommended training, skills, and equipment, please reference the FIRESCOPE Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue definition at: http://www.firescope.org/ics-usar/ICS-SF-SAR-020-1.pdf.  


RESOURCE:  US&R Incident Support Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Number of People per Response  30-60 depending on the needs of the incident  22  
Personnel  Training  Same as Type II  Qualified National US&R Response System  
Personnel  Areas of Specialization  Provide staffing to fill all necessary ICS functions to the assigned incident Provide technical assistance in the acquisition and utilization of ESF #9 resources through advice, Incident command assistance, Incident response planning, Management and coordination of US&R task forces Obtaining ESF #9 logistical support  Provide staffing for 14 ICS functions activated to provide technical assistance in the acquisition and utilization of ESF #9 resources through advice, Incident command assistance, Incident response planning, Management and coordination of US&R task forces Obtaining ESF #9 logistical support  
Personnel  Sustained Operations  24-hour operations for a minimum of 14 days before requiring personnel rotations and can provide administrative and living support if necessary  Type II is an advanced element of Type I Will require supplemental IST staff to perform 24-hour operations rotations  
Personnel  Organization  Fully staffed US&R multifunctional management team; Organized based on ICS guidelines, Command and Command Staff and Operations, Planning,  Organized based on ICS guidelines, Command and Command Staff and Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance and Administration  


RESOURCE:  US&R Incident Support Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Logistics, Finance and Administration  
Equipment  Same as Type II  Living support as necessary  
Supply  Computer Supplies  Same as Type II  Ink cartridge; CD; Computer; Disk; DVD; Modem; Mouse; Mouse pad; Printer; Scanner  
Equipment  Communication Equipment  Same as Type II  Antennas; Celwave; Fax; GPS; Microphone; Pager; Phone; Radio; Repeater; Receiver; Recorder; Repeater; Satellite; Satellite phone; Speaker phone  
Equipment  Tools  Same as Type II  Blade; Can opener; Chisel; Drill; Drill bit; Fire extinguisher; Flashlight; Guywire; Hammer; Handtruck; Knife; Level; Lightstick; Measuring tape; Nails; Paint; Pump; Rope; Shovel; Screwdriver; Smoke detector; Saw; Wrench; Toolkit; Tool bag; Wire brad; Wrecking bar; Wrench  
Equipment  Power Supply  Same as Type II  Battery; Bulb; Charger; Electric cord; Extension cord; Generator; Grounding; Power adapter; Power cord; Power supply; Socket; Surge protector; Transformer; Watt meter  
Supply  Administrative  Same as Type II  Accounting book; Acetate; Binder clip; Chalk; Chalk line Bracket; Calculator;  


RESOURCE: US&R Incident Support Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Clipboard; Envelope; Etcher; FEMA logo; Filing box; Flip chart; Folder; Form; Glue; Handbook; Hole punch; Laminating sheets; Letter tray; Marker; Marker-board; Measuring tape; Memo pad; Name tag; Note pad; Paint; Paper; Paper clip; Pen; Pencil; Push pins; Rubber band; Ruler; Scissor; Sheet protector; Shrink wrap; Sign; Stamp; Staple; Stapler; Staple remover; Stationery; Stenopad; Tape; Tape dispenser; Three hole punch; White out; Writing pad  
Equipment  Logistics  Same as Type II  Can opener; Cleaner; Clock; Cup; Garbage bag; Road atlas; Tissue; Toilet paper; Zip-lock bags; A/C unit; Blanket; Chair; Commode; Cot; Fan; MRE; Pillow; Sheet; Sleeping bag; Sleeping pad; Table; Tarp; Tent; Towel; Water  
COMMENTS:  Federal asset.  ISTs provide Federal, State, and local officials with technical assistance in the acquisition and utilization of ESF 9 resources through advice, incident command assistance, management and coordination of US&R task forces, and obtaining ESF #9 logistic support.  ISTs are self-sufficient and mobilize within 2 hours of a request.  


RESOURCE:  US&R Task Forces  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Number of People per Response  70-person response  28-person response  
Personnel  Training  Same as Type II  NFPA 1670 Technician Level in area of specialty Support personnel at Operations Level  
Personnel  Areas of Specialization  High angle rope rescue (including highline systems) Confined space rescue (permit required) WMD/HM operations Defensive water rescue ALS intervention Communications  Light frame construction and basic rope rescue operations HazMat conditions Trench and excavation rescue ALS intervention Communications  
Personnel  Sustained Operations  24-hour S&R operations Self-sufficient for first 72 hours  12-hour S&R operations Self-sufficient for first 72 hours  
Personnel  Organization  Same as Type II  Multidisciplinary organization of Command; Search; Rescue; Medical; HazMat; Logistics; Planning  
Equipment   Sustained Operations  Same as Type II  Potential mission duration of up to 10 days  
Equipment  Rescue Equipment  Same as Type II  Pneumatic Powered Tools Electric Powered Tools Hydraulic Powered Tools Hand Tools  


RESOURCE:  US&R Task Forces  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Electrical Heavy Rigging Technical Rope Safety  
Equipment  Medical Equipment  Same as Type II  Antibiotics/Antifungals; Patient Comfort Medication; Pain Medications; Sedatives/ Anesthetics/Paralytics; Steroids; IV Fluids/Volume; Immunizations/Immune Globulin; Canine Treatment; Basic Airway; Intubation; Eye Care Supplies; IV Access/ Administration; Patient Assessment Care; Patient Immobilization/Extrication; Patient/ PPE; Skeletal Care; Wound Care; Patient Monitoring  
Equipment  Technical Equipment  Same as Type II  Structures Specialist Technical Information Specialist HazMat Specialist Technical Search Specialist Canine Search Specialist  
Equipment  Communicat ions Equipment  Same as Type II  Portable Radios; Charging Units; Telecommunications; Repeaters; Accessories; Batteries; Power Sources; Small Tools; Computer  
Equipment  Logistics  Same as Type II  Water/Fluids; Food; Shelter; Sanitation; Safety;  


RESOURCE: US&R Task Forces  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Equipment  Administrative Support; Personal Bag; Task Force Support; Cache Transportation/Support; Base of Operations; Equipment Maintenance  
COMMENTS:  Federal asset.  There are 28 FEMA US&R Task Forces, totally self-sufficient for the first 72 hours of a deployment, spread throughout the continental United States trained and equipped by FEMA to conduct physical search and rescue in collapsed buildings, provide emergency medical care to trapped victims, assess and control gas, electrical services and hazardous materials, and evaluate and stabilize damaged structures.  


RESOURCE:  Wilderness Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Team  Rescue Capabilities  Same as Type II  Backcountry, low-angle evacuation  Same as Type IV  Trained rescue personnel with experience in nontechnical backcountry evacuation/carryouts supported by local technical experts  
Team  Search Capabilities  Capable of conducting self-sustaining full search operations for 72 hours in all weather and low-angle wilderness terrain Competent and experienced Incident Command staff  Capable of conducting self-sustaining full search operations for 48 hours in all weather and low-angle wilderness terrain Competent and experienced Incident Command staff  Same as Type IV  Capable of searching high-probability local wilderness terrain for short durations (24 hours or less)  
Personnel  Team Composition  At least 6 team leaders and 48 team members to support at least 6 operational field units (at least 1 member of each team must be a medical specialist  see below) Management staff following ICS model  At least 4 team leaders and 28 team members to support at least 4 operational field units (at least 1 member of each team must be a medical specialist  see below) Management staff following ICS model  At least 2 team leaders and 6 team members to support at least 2 operational field units Must be supported by local EMS and technical rescue personnel  At least 1 team leader and 3 team members Must be supported by local EMS and technical rescue personnel  
Personnel  Medical Specialist  National standard EMT curriculum; ACLS, BTLS  National standard EMT-B curriculum or wilderness first responder; BTLS  Same as Type IV  Not required  supported by local EMS  
Personnel  Overhead Incident Management  Same as Type II  Incident staff capable of managing wilderness search operations  Same as Type IV  Unit level mission release No search management capabilities  
Personnel  Crew Availability  Same as Type II  Available for more than 1 full day of operations  Same as Type IV  Available for at least 1 full day of operations  


RESOURCE:  Wilderness Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
Personnel  Sustained Operations  72 hours  48 hours  Same as Type IV  24 hours  
Personnel  Training  Same as Type II plus: Personnel demonstrate proficiency in mantracking and working with expert mantrackers  Same as Type III plus: 1 member of each team must be current to the requirements of the medical specialist  (see above Must also be knowledgeable of procedures involved with helicopter transport and coordination with search crews, both ground and air Must have the ability to operate in an ICS structure, and be able to plan, organize, and direct search and rescue missions Team members must have training for operations in remote locations for extended periods  Same as Type IV plus: Proficiency in backcountry navigation (including the ability to triangulate a position, ascertain a UTM, use GPS, and follow a route to a new location using a topographical map and compass) Must be proficient at conducting and directing search lines  Must be able to operate the teams equipment; Team members are not expected to operate in remote field locations for extended periods Must have basic navigation training using a map and compass Must have technical proficiency in personal survival in local wilderness terrain Must have awareness of mantracking and maintaining site integrity Must have a basic understanding of the ICS Must have proficiency in hasty search techniques  
Vehicle  Transportation  4x4 vehicles that can transport each team throughout or to the search area  Vehicles that can transport each team throughout or at least to the search area 4x4s are not required, but recommended  Same as Type IV  1 vehicle that can transport the team throughout or at least to the search area 4x4s are not required, but recommended  
Equipment  Clothing  Same as Type II  Same as Type III  Same as Type IV  Appropriate level of PPE for working environment  
Equipment  Communications  Same as Type II  Same as Type III plus: VHF capability to  Same as Type IV plus: VHF communications  VHF Radios for team communications  


RESOURCE: Wilderness Search and Rescue Team  
CATEGORY:  Search & Rescue (ESF #9)  KIND:  Team  
MINIMUM CAPABILITIES:  TYPE I  TYPE II  TYPE III  TYPE IV  OTHER  
COMPONENT  METRIC  
communicate with aircraft  capability with other teams  Cell Phone  
Equipment  Search & Rescue  Same as Type II  Equipment to support remote extrication and field transport of survivors  None required  None required  
Supply  Self-sustaining  Equipped to be self-sustaining for 72 hours in local wilderness environments  Equipped to be self-sustaining for 48 hours in local wilderness environments  Same as Type IV  Equipped to be self-sustaining for 24 hours in local wilderness environments  
Equipment  Medical  Same as Type II  Same as Type III, plus ability to support survivors  Same as Type IV  As appropriate for level of training, as applied in wilderness environment and meeting local protocols and requirements for support of the team  
COMMENTS:  Team members will usually only work a maximum of 12-hour shifts, depending on individual unit policies and procedures.  Crew availability does not require continuous availability of specific personnel, only that crews are available to those specifications, though some personnel may have extended assignments in the field.  Medical support and technical rescue equipment is expected to be provided by local EMS and other technical rescue personnel for Type III and IV teams.