Search and Rescue (SAR) Working Group




JOB TITLES
The Search and Rescue (SAR) Working Group determined the following job titles to be the most commonly requested SAR personnel in an interstate, mutual-aid-based response:

SAR Job Title 1: 	Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Manager
SAR Job Title 2: 		Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technical Specialist (Advisor)
SAR Job Title 3: 		Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technician
SAR Job Title 4: 	Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Crew Chief (Disaster, Mountain, Stillwater, Swiftwater, Wilderness, Urban, et al)
SAR Job Title 5: 	Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Pilot (Disaster, Mountain, Stillwater, Swiftwater, Wilderness, Urban, et al)
SAR Job Title 6: 	Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Technician (Disaster, Mountain, Stillwater, Swiftwater, Wilderness, Urban, et al)
SAR Job Title 7: 	Human Remains Canine Search Manager	
SAR Job Title 8:	Human Remains Canine Search Technical Specialist (Advisor)
SAR Job Title 9: 	Human Remains Canine Search Technician 
SAR Job Title 10: 	Mountain Search and/or Rescue Manager
SAR Job Title 11: 	Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist (Advisor)
SAR Job Title 12:	Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technician
SAR Job Title 13: 	Mountain Search and/or Rescue Unit Leader
SAR Job Title 14: 	Emergency Services Technical SAR Manager
SAR Job Title 15: 	Emergency Services Technical SAR Technician
SAR Job Title 16:	Logistics Search and/or Rescue Technician (Disaster, Mountain, Stillwater, Swiftwater, Wilderness, Urban, et al)
SAR Job Title 17: 	Medical Search and/or Rescue Technician (Disaster, Mountain, Stillwater, Swiftwater, Wilderness, Urban, et al)
SAR Job Title 18:	Structural Collapse Rescue Manager
SAR Job Title 19:	Structural Collapse Rescue Technician
SAR Job Title 20:	Structural Collapse Search Manager
SAR Job Title 21:	Structural Collapse Search Technician 
SAR Job Title 22: 	Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Manager
SAR Job Title 23: 	Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician 
SAR Job Title 24: 	Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician- Boat Bowman
SAR Job Title 25: 	Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician- Boat Operator
SAR Job Title 26: 	Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technical Specialist (Advisor)
SAR Job Title 27: 	Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician- Animal Rescue
SAR Job Title 28: 	Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Unit Leader
SAR Job Title 29: 	Water Canine Search Manager
SAR Job Title 30: 	Water Canine Search Technician
SAR Job Title 31:	Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Manager
SAR Job Title 32: 	Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Technician
SAR Job Title 33: 	Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Manager 
SAR Job Title 34:	Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist (Advisor)
SAR Job Title 35: 	Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technician
SAR Job Title 36: 	Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Unit Leader  

REQUISITE AND RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
Considering existing, nationally-accepted standards, the SAR Working Group extracted relevant education, training, experience, physical/ medical fitness, certification, and licensing criteria to define the baseline criteria for each job title listed above.  These baseline criteria represent the minimum requirement for SAR personnel to participate in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.
The SAR Working group identified additional recommended criteria relating to education, training, certification, experience, and physical/ medical fitness where it believed standards and baseline criteria did not exist or were deemed insufficient.  These recommended criteria are not required and represent the SAR Working Groups recommendations for SAR personnel to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

The Categories used in Designing a National Emergency Responder Credentialing System are defined as follows:

Education
Formalinstruction based upon a curriculumthat prepares an individual with the core knowledge andskill for entry into a discipline and for performing a job title 
Training1
Instruction and/or activities that enhanceand individuals core knowledge;increase skill set and proficiency; andstrengthen and augment abilities. 
Experience
Time required functioning in a job titlefor an individual toattain proficiency in applyingknowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Physical andmedicalconsiderations that, when applied,helpto ensure safeperformancein risky environments.
Certification
Designation granted by Authority Having Jurisdiction thatan individual has metthe requirements and achievedspecific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licensing
Legal designation granted by Authority Having Jurisdiction,indicating thata person has metthe necessary legal requirements to function in a job title.
Notes: 
1. Where requisite and/or recommended criteria do not apply, that Category will not be listed
2. AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) used here means the legally mandated authority for the jurisdiction or the team/unit/agency itself but does not include commercial units or those not sponsored by a governmental AHJ.  This is due to the additional requirements which are generally intrinsic to the process of hiring, training and maintaining an AHJ employee and that are not includedin NIMS SAR Credentialing. Examples include but are not limited to: background checks, sexual harassmentand cultural awareness training, regular and close geographical AHJ employee supervision, etc. Such areas would need to be identified and included for these types of units.  
3. In the context of these documents, general delineations between environments have been made that have previously not been clarified on a national level:
a. The Urban-Suburban SAR environment includes urban mountains that do not require technical snow, alpine, or ice travel training or competence and for which National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1670/1006 rope rescue technician would be sufficient.
b. The Wilderness SAR environment includes:
i. Beyond a trailhead or eyesight distance of a backcountry 2wd road (approximately 200 feet);
ii. Anywhere the local infrastructure is not available or has been compromised enough to experience wilderness-type conditions; i.e., remote from public infrastructure support services, poor to no medical services or potable water, compromised public safety buildings or communications systems;
iii. Prolonged treatment, extrication, evacuation or transport issues exist (generally greater than 2 hours) including operations such as law enforcement tactical unit operations, hurricanes, earthquakes and other disasters, and bombings using explosive devices;
iv. Examples: city, county, state, or national recreational areas or parks with mountains, trails, or areas the land managers themselves define as wilderness. Incident examples: Space Shuttle Columbia recovery; Katrina flood areas.
v. Does not include areas commonly known as glaciers, crevasses, or alpine environments, and this usually means all areas above local timberline or where altitude illnesses can occur. 
vi. This definition also conforms to and complements the Wilderness definitions in NFPA 1670-1999 and 1006: 1-3, A-1-3, A-8-1.2 and A-8-2.3(d). 
c. The Mountain SAR environment includes urban, wilderness, mountainous environments, or environments usually greater than 25 degrees inclination, or wherever rope systems or three points of contact are commonly necessary, and includes environments commonly known as snow or ice covered terrain, crevasse, backcountry, and alpine SAR.
d.  Interface; Similar to the Wildland- Urban Fire Interface, there can be interface between each of the above environments, such as Urban-Wilderness SAR Interface, where SAR personnel from both operate in environments that overlap or transition into one another.
4. Urban and disaster SAR resources can be utilized in wilderness situations. A person who meets Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) or urban SAR requirements but responds into wilderness-related hazards or environments shall meet additional requirements of the given hazard environment for at least the awareness level, or greater, as determined by the Operations Section member with knowledge in those given hazards.
5. Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) and Mountain Search and Rescue (MoSAR) resources can be utilized in urban and disaster situations. A person who meets these WSAR or MtnSAR requirements but responds into other hazards shall meet additional requirements of the given hazard environment or discipline for at least the Awareness level, or greater, as determined by the Operations Section member with knowledge in those given hazards (e.g., swiftwater-flood, cave, mine, confined space, weapons of mass destruction [WMD], hazardous materials [HazMat], urban/disaster, tsunami, Wildland fire, volcano, etc.). 
6. SAR-related resources such as Citizen Corps (Community Emergency Response Team [CERT], Volunteers in Police Support [VIPS], Medical Reserve Corps [MRC], FireCorps) and other SAR units can be utilized in Cold, Warm, and Hot Zone functions in wilderness and urban/disaster situations when they meet requirements for the given hazards to be entered or encountered at least at the awareness level as determined by the Operations Section member with the given hazard knowledge. 
7. Differences in SAR procedures, equipment, training, or application of skills may vary slightly within states and regions as a result of geographic or environmental differences or cultural emphasis on different methods and outlooks, and these differences should be recognized as equally valid as long as they follow a reasonably accepted industry standard or method, as determined by the state or county SAR council, advisory board, or authority. 
8. Training programs or courses provided by private, commercial, or other third parties or those outside the state, regional, county or local AHJ training structure should be recognized at the authority and discretion of individual state, regional, county, local SAR council, advisory board, or authority. 

ACRONYM LIST
ADM		Aeronautical Decisionmaking
AHJ		Authority Having Jurisdiction
ASL		Above Sea Level
ASTM	American Society for Testing and Materials
AW	American Whitewater
BTLS	Basic Trauma Life Support
CBRNE		Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives
CDC		Centers for Disease Control 
CFR		Code of Federal Regulations
CPAT		Candidate Physical Ability Test
CRM/ADM 	Crew Resource Management-Aeronautical Decision Making
CSSCP		Canine Search Specialist Certification Process
DSCREP		Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation Process 
DOI		Department of Interior
DOI AM		DOI Aviation Management
DOT		Department of Transportation 
DHS		U.S. Department of Homeland Security
ECA		Emergency Corrective Actions
ELT		Emergency Locator Transmitter
EMAC		Emergency Management Assistance Compact
EMI		Emergency Management Institute
EMT-B		Emergency Medical Technical- Basic
EMT-P		Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
ERI		Emergency Response Institute
FAA		Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA		Federal Emergency Management Agency
FUNSAR		Fundamentals of SAR 
GPS		Global Positioning System
HazMat		Hazardous Materials
IAFC		International Association of Fire Chiefs
IAFF		International Association of Firefighters
ICS		Incident Command System
IHOG		Interagency Helicopter Operating Procedures
IPWDA		International Police Working Dog Association
IS		Independent Study
JRPAT		Job Related Physical Agility Test
MCI		Mass Casualty Incident
MLPI		Managing the Lost Person Incident
MRA		Mountain Rescue Association
MRSPAT		Mountain Rescue Specific Physical Ability Test
MSO		Managing Search Operations
MSAR		Mounted (equestrian, etc.) SAR 
MSHA		Mine Safety and Health Administration
MoSAR		Mountain SAR
NAPWDA	North American Police Working Dog Association 
NASAR		National Association for SAR
NCIC		Nation Crime Information Center
NCRC		National Cave Rescue Commission
NFA		National Fire Academy
NFPA		National Fire Protection Association
NIMS		National Incident Management System
NRP		National Response Plan
NWS		National Weather Service
OSHA		Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PALS		Pediatric Advanced Life Support
PLS		Pediatric Life Support				
PPE		Personal Protective Equipment
SAR		SAR
US&R 		Urban Search and Rescue
USDA		U.S. Department of Agriculture
USFA		U.S. Fire Administration
USLA		U.S. Lifesaving Association
USPCA		U.S. Police Canine Association
WFR		Wilderness First Responder
WHO		World Health Organization
WMD		Weapons of Mass Destruction

SAR Job Title 1:  Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Manager
Description:  A Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Manager is a qualified Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technician that provides direct supervision, general leadership, wellness, and safety of Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine team members within an Incident Command System (ICS) Unit. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. Applicable portions of NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) and/or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F1730-96  
3. National Association for SAR (NASAR) Canine Initial Disaster Responder; and/or International Police Working Dog Association (IPWDA) Disaster; and/or Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Type I Canine Specialist
4. NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Operations and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosives (CBRNE) incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.134(f), Respiratory Protection 
6. MRA 105.1
7. ASTM F-2209

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
8. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
9. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
10. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
11. FEMA Independent Study (IS)-700: NIMS, An Introduction
12. FEMA IS-800: National Response Plan (NRP), An Introduction
13. NASAR General Requirements;  and/or ASTM  F-2209 General SAR Requirements
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. NASAR as  referenced in the National Standard Curriculum; and/or IPWDA as referenced in the National Standard Curriculum; and/or FEMA Type I Canine Specialist; and/or state equivalent 
2. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit 
*Required in FY07

SAR Job Title 1:  Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Manager

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. FEMA US&R Search Team Manager
2. State disaster collapse course or equivalent
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to   perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
3. Three years mission experience in disaster/collapsed structure canine search
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters2, or equvalent?
2. Emergency Medical Technician  Basic (EMT-B) per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5
Certification
Every 2 years for NASAR Standards; and/or State certification and recertification every 2 years; and/or FEMA Canine Search Specialist Certification Process (CSSCP)

SAR Job Title 2:  Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technical Specialist (Advisor)
Description:  A Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technical Specialist is a qualified Disaster Collapse Structure Canine Search Technician who is used in an advisory capacity to provide knowledge and assistance in the use of search canine in collapsed structures.

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technical Specialist to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. Applicable portions of NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003), and  ASTM F 1730-96
2. NASAR Canine Initial Disaster Responder; and/or  FEMA Canine Search Specialist Training Course; and/or state equivalent course
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident

Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
5. MRA 105.1
6. ASTM F-2209

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
7. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
8. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
9. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
10. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
11. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction 
12. NASAR General Requirements ??
13. ASTM  F-2209 General SAR Requirements
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. NASAR  as  referenced in the National Standard Curriculum; and/or IPWDA as referenced in the National Standard Curriculum; and/or FEMA Type I Canine Specialist
2. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit 
*Required in FY07

SAR Job Title 2:  Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technical Specialist (Advisor)

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technical Specialist to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. State disaster collapse course or equivalent 
2. Knowledge of federal, state, or Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) disaster response procedures
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
3. Three years mission experience in disaster/collapsed structure canine search
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters3, or equivalent
2. EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5?
Certification
Must have held requisite canine and non-canine certifications within the past 5 years

SAR Job Title 3:  Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technician
Description:  A Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technician is a pairing of one canine handler and one canine trained to search for and detect human scent in failed structures and natural debris fields.

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. Applicable portions of NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003) and ASTM F1730-96
2. NASAR Canine Initial Disaster Responder; and/ or FEMA Canine Search Specialist Training Course
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident

Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection 
5. MRA 105.1
6. ASTM F-2209

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
7. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
8. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
9. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
10. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
11. NASAR General Requirements; and/or?ASTM F2209 General SAR Requirements
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification

1. Annual NASAR, as referenced in the National Standard Curriculum; and/or IPWDA as referenced in the National Standard Curriculum; and/or FEMA Type I Canine Specialist
2. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit 

SAR Job Title 3:  Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Disaster Collapsed Structure Canine Search Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. FEMA IS-800 NRP, An Introduction
2. FEMA US&R  Canine Search Specialist Training Course; or state equivalent 

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters4, or equvalent
2. Annual medical/fitness for canine
3. EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003), A-3-3.5

Certification
1. Every 2 years for NASAR Standards
2. State certification and recertification every 2 years
3. FEMA CSSCP (Canine Search Specialist Certification Process)

SAR Job Title 4:  Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Crew Chief
Description:  A Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Crew Chief is a mid-level position within a helicopter rescue unit (single resource) that coordinates search and/or rescue functions from inside the aircraft, assists the pilot with risk assessment, and coordinates and communicates with helicopter rescue and ground personnel on any of the following credential-specific disciplines: search and/or rescue, urban, wilderness, mountain, disaster, stillwater, swiftwater, etc. 5

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Crew Chief to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. Applicable helicopter related portions of NFPA 1006 or AHJ equivalent
2. Applicable helicopter related portions of NFPA 1670 or AHJ equivalent
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
5. SAR Specific Risk assessment
6. SAR Specific Hazard mitigation, including multi-aircraft operations
7. SAR Specific personal protective equipment (PPE)
8. Use of related tools and devices
9. Aviation crew resource management/aeronautical data maintenance (CRM/ADM), Emergency Procedures, Aircraft Familiarization, Survival)
10. Crew Chief Operational Training, including;
* Ability to assist pilot with navigation, and general and external load communications and emergency communications;
* Ability to perform general, and internal and external load rescue rigging and operations;
* Knowledge and training in preventive and Emergency Corrective Actions (ECAs) for all reasonably expected emergencies including external load rigging emergencies provided by their program (short haul, helicopter rappel, cable hoist, etc.).
11. Crew Chief Functional Training in all general aviation and special-use techniques to be performed in operations (human external loads such as short haul, hoist, rappel; still and moving water insertions; recon/surveillance; confined area techniques; night flight; hover ingress-egress; toe in ingress-egress; single skid landings);  
12. Crew Chief Environmental/Operational Training as required by the AHJ or operation (wilderness, mountain, stillwater, swiftwater, ocean, urban, disaster, altitudes of approximately 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) above sea level (ASL) and above).

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
13. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
14. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
15. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction

Experience
1. Current Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Technician
2. Current Search and/or Rescue Technician for each SAR discipline to perform
3. Participate in a currency program per AHJ

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
3. FAA requirements
4. NFPA 1006
5. State and local requirements:
* For water SAR: swim evaluation and/or test such as:
* National:  U.S. Lifeguard Association (USLA) for Lifeguards (swim test, 500 meters in 10 minutes)
* National:  NFPA 1006 7.1.12
* State:  TX/NC:  swim test, 300 meters in 8 minutes
* U.S. Coast Guard (USGC) Rescue Swimmer
* Navy swimmer
* For land SAR:
* CA: LA County Sheriff
* CA: LA County Fire
* TX: Travis County: 1.5 mile run in < 13 minutes

SAR Job Title 4:  Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Crew Chief

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Crew Chief to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. SAR Operational level for all other hazards and environments reasonably expected to operate in or through (such as hurricane, ocean, etc.).
2. SAR Technician level for all other hazards and environments reasonably expected to perform SAR techniques in (swift/flood water rescue technician, mountain SAR technician, etc.)
3. Recertification of all training listed above

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as ddictated by need
2. SAR Technician level for all other hazards and environments reasonably expected to perform SAR techniques in (swift/flood water rescue technician, mountain SAR technician, etc.)
3. Able to:
* Assist pilot with navigation, internal and external load and emergency communications
* Perform rescue and internal and external load rigging and operation
* Preventive care and emergency corrective actions for all expected emergencies
4. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters6, or disaster specific equivalent

Licensing 
Licensed and accredited helicopter public and private training programs for Crew Chief

 SAR Job Title 5:  Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Pilot
Description:  A Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Pilot is an advanced-level position within a helicopter rescue unit (single resource) with ultimate responsibility for aircraft operations on the following credential-specific disciplines:: search, rescue, urban, wilderness, mountain, disaster, stillwater, swiftwater, etc.7

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for SAR Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Pilot to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
2. FAA Helicopter Pilot


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
3. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection 
4. Criteria at or equivalent to the Department of Interior (DOI) Aviation Management Pilot Proficiencies, including: 
* SAR Specific Risk assessment
* SAR Specific Hazard mitigation, including multi-aircraft operations
* SAR Specific PPE
* Use of related tools and devices
* Aviation (Crew Resource Management [CRM]/Aeronautical Decisionmaking [ADM], Emergency Procedures, Aircraft Familiarization, Survival to include aircraft water immersion)
* Pilot Operational Training (vertical reference, etc.)
* Pilot Functional Training in all general aviation and special-use techniques to be performed in operations (human external loads such as short haul, hoist, rappel; still and moving water insertions; recon/surveillance; confined area techniques; night flight; hover ingress-egress; toe-in ingress-egress; single skid landings);  
* Pilot Environmental/Operational Training as required by the AHJ or operation (wilderness, mountain, still water, swiftwater, ocean, urban, disaster, altitudes of approximately 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) ASL and above).
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following;
5. Awareness level for all other hazards and environments reasonably expected to operate in (such as hurricane, swiftwater, mountain, ocean, etc.).
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:  
6. ICS-100:  Introduction to ICS
7. ICS-200:  Basic ICS
8. FEMA IS-700:  NIMS, An Introduction 
Experience
Experience
1. Minimum time in type of helicopter to be flown, per AHJ requirements.
2. Participate in a currency program per AHJ

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
3. FAA requirements

Certification
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification

Licensing
FAA License
SAR Job Title 5:  Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Pilot

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Pilot to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. Re-certification and verification of all training listed above 

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters8, or disaster specific equivalent
2. When necessary additional innoculations specific to the incident enviornment may be requried. ?

Certifications
Uniform and national certification standard needed (Initial and re-certification)

Licensing 
Uniform and national certification standard needed (Initial and re-certification)

SAR Job Title 6:  Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Technician

Description: A Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Technician is an entry level position within a helicopter rescue unit (single resource) that performs search and/or rescue functions inside and outside the aircraft and typically may include rappelling, short haul, hoist operations, and water insertions on any of the following credential-specific disciplines: search,  rescue, urban, wilderness, mountain, disaster, stillwater, swiftwater, etc.9
 
REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006 or AHJ equivalent, related to Helicopter Operations
2. NFPA 1670 or AHJ equivalent, related to Helicopter Operations
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q) (6) (i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident. For water operations, NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat  Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
4. DOI AM S-271 or equivalent (including SAR Specific risk assessment, hazard mitigation, PPE)
5. U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Interagency Helicopter Operating Procedures (IHOG) external Loads curricula or equivalent
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following;
6. SAR Operational level for all other hazards and environments reasonably expected to operate in or through (such as hurricane, ocean, etc.).
7. SAR Technician level for all other hazards and environments reasonably expected to perform SAR techniques in (swift/flood water rescue technician, mountain SAR technician, etc.).
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
8. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
9. Use of related tools and devices
10. Aviation (CRM/ADM Survival to include aircraft water immersion)
11. Communication for general, special use operations and emergencies
12. General Helispot or Landing Zone Management
13. Operational Training, including;
* Ability to perform general, and internal and external load rescue rigging and operations;
* Knowledge and training in preventive and Emergency Corrective Actions (ECAs) for all reasonably expected emergencies including external load rigging emergencies provided by their program (short haul, helicopter rappel, cable hoist, etc.).

14. Functional Training in all general aviation and special-use techniques to be performed in operations (human external loads such as short haul, hoist, rappel; still and moving water insertions; reconnaissance/surveillance; confined area techniques; night flight; hover ingress-egress; toe-in ingress-egress; single skid landings);  
15. Environmental/Operational Training as required by the AHJ or operation (wilderness, mountain, stillwater, swiftwater, ocean, urban, disaster, altitudes of approximately 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) ASL and above).

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
16. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
17. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
18. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction

Experience
1. SAR Technician for each SAR discipline expected to perform (stillwater, swift/flood water, mountain, wilderness, etc.). 
2. Participation in a currency program per AHJ

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
3. FAA requirements
4. State and local requirements:
* For water SAR, swim evaluation and/or test such as:
* National USLA for Lifeguards (swim test, 500 meters in 8 minutes) 
* National:  NFPA 1006 7.1.12
* State:  TX/NC:  swim test, 300 meters in 8 minutes
* USGC Rescue Swimmer
* Navy Rescue Swimmer
* For Land SAR, such as:
* CA: LA County Sheriff
* CA: LA County Fire
*  TX: Travis County, 1.5mile run in < 13 min.
SAR Job Title 6:  Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Helicopter Search and/or Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Re-certification and verification of all training listed above (ICS-100, IS-700, NFPA)
Experience
Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need.
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters10, or disaster specific equivalent?
Certifications
Uniform and national certification standard needed (Initial and re-certification)
Licensing 
Uniform and national certification standard needed (Initial and re-certification)

SAR Job Title 7:  Human Remains Canine Search Manager
Description:  A Human Remains Canine Search Manager is a qualified Human Remains Canine Search Technician who provides direct supervision, general leadership, wellness, and safety of Human Remains Canine team members within an ICS Unit.

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Human Remains Canine Search Team Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. Applicable portions of NFPA 1006 Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. MRA 105.1 and/or ASTM F-2209
3. U.S. Police Canine Association (USPCA); and/or NAPWDA; and/or NASAR; and/or IPWDA
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
6. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
7. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
8. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
9. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
10. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. NASAR Canine SAR Tech Human Remains; and/or NAPWDA Canine Human Remains;  and/or USPCA Cadaver Detection;  and/or IPWDA Land Cadaver

*Required in FY07

SAR Job Title 7:  Human Remains Canine Search Manager 

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Human Remains Canine Search Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. NASAR MLPI; and/or Emergency Response Institute (ERI) Managing Search Operations (MSO); and/or state equivalent


1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
3. Three years mission experience as Human Remains Detection Canine Handler

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters11, or equivalent?
2. EMT-B per NFPA 1006 (2003) A-3-3.5
3. Annual medical/fittness evauation for canine


SAR Job Title 8:  Human Remains Canine Search Technical Specialist (Advisor)
Description:  A Human Remains Canine Search Technical Specialist is a qualified Human Remains Canine Search Technician that is used in an advisory capacity to provide knowledge and assistance in the use of search canine in human remains recovery operations.

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Human Remains Canine Search Technical Specialist to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. Applicable portions of NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. MRA 105.1 or ASTM F-2209 
3. USPCA; and/or NAPWDA; and/or NASAR; and/or IPWDA
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
6. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
7. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
8. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
9. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
10. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. NASAR Canine SAR Tech Human Remains; and/or NAPWDA Canine Human Remains; and/or IPWDA Land Cadaver; and/or USPCA Cadaver Detection

*Required in FY07

SAR Job Title 8:  Human Remains Canine Search Technical Specialist (Advisor)

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Human Remains Canine Search Technical Specialist to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat   
2. Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection 
3. Knowledge of Federal, State, or EMAC disaster response procedures
4. NASAR MLPI;  and/or  ERI MSO; and/or  state equivalent

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need.
2. Fingerprint Background Check
3. Three years mission experience as Human Remains Detection Canine Handler

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters12, or equavlent?
2. EMT-B per NFPA 1006 (2003) A-3-3.5
3. Annual medical /fittness evauation for canine

Certification
Must have held requisite canine and non-canine certifications within the past five years

SAR Job Title 9:  Human Remains Canine Search Technician
Description:  A Human Remains Canine Search Technician is a pairing of one handler and one canine trained to search for and detect human remains. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Human Remains Canine Search Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ??
1. Applicable portions of NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. MRA 105.1 and/or  ASTM F-2209
3. NASAR; and/or  USPCA; and/or  NAPWDA; and/or IPWDA
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
6. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS
7. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
8. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction  
9. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction 
Experience
On-going experience in canine human remains detection.
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
NASAR Canine SAR TECH Human Remains and/or USPCA Cadaver Detection and/or NAPWDA Canine Human Remains and/or IPWDA Land Cadaver

SAR Job Title 9:  Human Remains Canine Search Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Human Remains Canine Search Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
2. NASAR MLPI; and/or ERI MSO; and/or state equivalent

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters13, or equivalent
2. EMT-B per NFPA 1006 (2003) A-3-3.5
3. Annual medical/fitness evaluation for canine
Certifications
Re-certification at least every two years for NASAR Standards
SAR Job Title 10:  Mountain Search and/or Rescue Manager
Description:  A Mountain Search and/or Rescue Manager is a qualified Mountain SAR Technician who also provides direct supervision, general leadership, wellness, and safety of mountain and wilderness-related team members within an ICS Unit. 14

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for Mountain Search and/or Rescue Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
2. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
3. MRA 105.1, Operations Chief or equivalent
4. Risk assessment
5. Hazard mitigation
6. PPE
7. Use of related tools and devices

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
8. MRA Rescue Specialist or equivalent
9. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
10. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
11. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
12. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction

Experience
1. Two years field experience in MoSAR prior to promotion to Search and/or Rescue  Manager 
2. Current Mountain SAR Search and/or Rescue Technician
3. Participation in an AHJ currency program

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
SAR Job Title 10:  Mountain Search and/or Rescue Manager

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Mountain Search and/or Rescue Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. Maintain currency every 3 years
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters15, or MoSAR equivalent?
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/ World Health Organization (WHO) inoculation recommendations

Certifications
MRA/MoSAR recertification every 3 years
SAR Job Title 11:  Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist (Advisor)
Description:  A Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist is a qualified Mountain SAR Technician that is used in an advisory capacity to provide knowledge and assistance in mountain SAR operations. 16

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
2. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
3. MRA 105.1, Rescue Specialist or equivalent
4. Risk assessment
5. Hazard mitigation
6. PPE
7. Use of related tools and devices

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
8. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
9. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
10. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
11. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction

Experience
1. Special experience or knowledge deemed useful to the operation
2. Current Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technician
3. Participation in an AHJ currency program

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ

Certification
1. Current MoSAR Technician

SAR Job Title 11:  Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist (Advisor)

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. Knowledge of Federal, State, or EMAC disaster response procedures
3. Maintain currency every 3 years
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need.

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters17, or MoSAR equivalent?
2. CDC/ WHO inoculation recommendations

Certifications
Recertification  every 3 years

SAR Job Title 12:  Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technician 

Description:  A Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technician searches and rescues those in trouble in urban/wilderness, mountainous environments, or environments usually greater than 25 degrees inclination, or wherever rope systems or three points of contact are commonly necessary, and includes areas commonly known as snow or ice covered terrain, glaciers, crevasse, backcountry, and alpine.18

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
2. MRA 105.1 Technician or equivalent
3. USDOT First Responder or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or equivalent
4. Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens per OSHA
5. National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Helicopter B-3 for SAR,  or equivalent


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
6. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
7. Risk assessment
8. Hazard mitigation
9. PPE
10. Use of related tools and devices 
11.  Wilderness SAR Technician training or equivalent


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
12. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
13. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
14. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
15. CERT (G-317) or equivalent for disaster-specific minimum training 

Experience 
1. Current Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technician 
2. Participation in an AHJ currency program

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
SAR Job Title 12:  Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. Mountain or Wilderness-specific medical training

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Require Annual Fingerprint Background Check to include home statewide and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) wants, warrants, and criminal history

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters19, or MoSAR equivalent
2. CDC/WHO inoculation recommendations

Certifications
Recertification every 3 years

SAR Job Title 13:  Mountain Search and/or Rescue Unit Leader
Description:  A Mountain SAR Unit Leader is a qualified Mountain SAR Manager responsible for direct supervision of multiple wilderness and mountain-related Managers within an Operational Division/Group.20

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for Mountain Search and/or Rescue Unit Leader to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
2. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
3. MRA 105.1, Operations Chief or equivalent. 
4. Risk assessment
5. Hazard mitigation
6. PPE
7. Use of related tools and devices

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
8. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
9. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
10. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
11. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
12. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction

Experience
1. Current or recent Mountain Search and/or Rescue Technician and Manager
2. Five years field experience in MoSAR prior to promotion to Unit Leader 
3. Participation in an AHJ currency program

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ

SAR Job Title 13:  Mountain Search and/or Rescue Unit Leader

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Mountain SAR Unit Leader to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA  472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. Maintain currency every 3 years
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters21, or MoSAR equivalent
2. CDC/WHO inoculation recommendations

Certifications
MRA/MoSAR recertification every 3 years


SAR Job Title 14:  Emergency Services Rescue Manager

Description:  An Emergency Services Rescue Manager is a qualified Rescue Technician who is responsible for direct supervision, general leadership, wellness, and safety of their credential-specific team members within an ICS Unit.  

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for an Emergency Services Rescue Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. NFPA 1670      
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f), Respiratory Protection
5. Emergency medical care based on AHJ requirements
6. Risk assessment
7. Hazard mitigation
8. PPE
9. Use of related tools and devices

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
10. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
11. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
12. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
13. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
14. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction
Completion of the following training courses:
15. Rescue Technician
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Emergency medical provider as specified in NFPA 1006 (2003),  l
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. State certification as a Rescue Technician
2. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit 
*ICS-300 is a requirement for FY07 NIMS compliance

SAR Job Title 14:  Emergency Services Rescue Manager

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for an Emergency Services Rescue Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Emergency Response to Terrorism, Basic Concepts or equivalent
2. FEMA/US&R WMD Enhanced Operations, or equivalent
3. GPS Awareness Level course
4. Continuing education requirements for training.
5. Recommend recertification and verification of all training listed above.
6. Recommend development of continuing education requirements for training
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need.
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters22?
2. NFPA 1584 Standard on medicla requriments for firefighters.
3. NFPA 1583, Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), and IAFF/IAFC Joint Labor Management Wellness Fitness Initiative
Certification
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5?
2. Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021 or other professional equivalent
SAR Job Title 15:  Emergency Services Rescue Technician 
Description:  An Emergency Services Rescue Technician responds to technical SAR incidents, identifies hazards, uses equipment, and applies advanced techniques specified in NFPA 1670 and 1006 necessary to coordinate, perform, and supervise technical SAR incidents in the flowing areas: trench, structural collapse, rope, confined space, and vehicle and machinery. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for an Emergency Services Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident

Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
3. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134 (f),  Respiratory Protection ??
4. Emergency medical care based on AHJ
5. Risk assessment
6. Hazard mitigation
7. PPE
8. Use of related tools and devices

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
9. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
10. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
11. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
Completion of the following training courses:
12. Rescue Technician
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Emergency medical provider as specified in NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. Appropriate State Rescue Technician certification
2. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit 

SAR Job Title 15:  Emergency Services Rescue Technician 

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for an Emergency Services Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. DOJ Emergency Response to Terrorism, Basic Concepts, or equivalent.
2. FEMA/US&R WMD Enhanced Operations, or equivalent
3. GPS Awareness Level course
4. Continuing education requirements for training.
5. Recertification and verification of all training listed above
Experience
1. Recommend position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters23?
2. NFPA 1584 Standard on medicla requriments for firefighters.
3. NFPA 1583, CPAT, and IAFF/IAFC Joint Labor Management Wellness Fitness Initiative.
Certification
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5?

SAR Job Title 16:  Logistics Search and/or Rescue Technician

Description:  A Logistics Search and/or Rescue Technician is responsible for supporting the logistical needs of their credential-specific disciplines, such as search and/or rescue, urban, mountain, disaster, collapsed structure, swiftwater and/or stillwater SAR operations.  

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Logistics Search and/or Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated Inall the following applicable  discipline-specific  standard(s): 
1. NFPA 1670 Awareness Level Training, Including; 
* General Requirements
* Confined Space SAR, and/or applicableindustry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR 
* Water SAR Operations
* Structural Collapse, and/or applicableindustry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR
* Trench and Excavation SAR and/or applicableindustry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR
* Rope Rescue
2. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003), including; 
* General Requirements
* Confined Space SAR, and/or applicable industry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR 
* Water SAR Operations
* Structural Collapse,and/or applicableindustry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR
* Trench and Excavation SAR,and/or applicableindustry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR
* Rope Rescue
* Duties of the Entrant per 29 CFR 1910.146, and/or applicable industry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120 (Q)(6)(i), HazMat Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
4. SAR Logistics Training


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
6. Emergency medical care based on AHJ requirements
7. Risk assessment
8. Hazard mitigation
9. PPE
10. Use of related tools and devices
11. Maintenance of rescue tools and devises

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
12. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
13. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
14. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ

Certification
1. Certification for possession of controlled medications, if applicable
SAR Job Title 16:  Logistics Search and/or Rescue Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Logistics Search and/or Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120 (Q)(6)(ii), HazMat Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
2. DOJ Emergency Response to Terrorism, Basic Concepts, or equivalent
3. FEMA/US&R WMD Enhanced Operations, or equivalent
4. GPS Awareness Level course, equivalent)
5. DHS/FEMA Logistics Specialist Course or equivalent.
6. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120 (G)(6)(ii), HazMat Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
7. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction
8. Completion of all training listed above

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need.
2. Fingerprint Background Check
3. Recommend minimum experience requirements
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters24?
2. EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5?

SAR Job Title 17:  Medical Search and/or Rescue Technician 
Description:  A Medical Search and/or Rescue Technician provides SAR-specific medical capabilities for team members and rescues during SAR related operations in their credential-specific disciplines, such as search and/or rescue,  urban, disaster wilderness, mountain, stillwater, swiftwater, and other types of incidents.

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for Medical Search and/or Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Education 
1. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) EMT-B, or higher level???

Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated Inall the following applicable discipline specific standard(s): 
1. NFPA 1670 Awareness Level Training, Including; 
* General Requirements
* Confined Space SAR, and/or applicableindustry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR 
* Water SAR Operations
* Structural Collapse, and/or applicableindustry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR
* Trench and Excavation SAR and/or applicableindustry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR
* Rope Rescue
2. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003), including; 
* General Requirements
* Confined Space SAR, and/or applicable industry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR 
* Water SAR Operations
* Structural Collapse,and/or applicableindustry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR
* Trench and Excavation SAR,and/or applicableindustry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR
* Rope Rescue
* Duties of the Entrant per 29 CFR 1910.146, and/or applicable industry equivalent such as mine (MSHA) or cave (NCRC) SAR
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
4. SAR-medical training specific to the area of practice (wilderness, alpine, canine, disaster, water, urban, collapse, etc.) 


Training
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f), Respiratory Protection
6. Risk assessment
7. Hazard mitigation 
8. PPE
9. Use of related tools and devices
10. Medical triage
11. Medical conditions common to SAR incidents such as lacerations, fractures, shock, crush injury and crush syndrome, burns, penetrating and blunt trauma, head injuries, respiratory embarrassment, hyper/hypothermia, and infections.  They must also have experience treating common medical emergencies, eye injuries, minor orthopedic injuries, etc.
12. General rescue operations at structural collapse sites, landslides, hurricanes, wilderness, mountain, and other such incidents, as appropriate for the location

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
13. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
14. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
15. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5?or higher
2. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit , as necessary
SAR Job Title 17:  Medical Search and/or Rescue Technician 

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Medical Search and/or Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120 (Q)(6)(ii), HazMat Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
2. Certified in Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS), Acute Trauma Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) regimens, or equivalent  
3. FEMA/US&R Medical Team Training course or equivalent.
4. FEMA/US&R WMD Considerations for Medical Specialists, or equivalent
5. SAR-medical training specific to area of practice (wilderness, disaster, etc.).
6. DOJ Emergency Response to Terrorism, Basic Concepts, or equivalent.
7. GPS Awareness Level course
8. FEMA/US&R WMD Enhanced Operations, or equivalent
9. Continuing education requirements for training.
10. Recommend recertification and verification of all training listed above.
11. Recommend development of continuing education requirements for training
12. Maintain currency every 3 years
Experience
1. Actively practicing pre-hospital care on a regular basis
2. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need.
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters25, or equivalent?
Certification  
EMT-P per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5?or higher 
SAR Job Title 18:  Structural Collapse Rescue Manager

Description:  A Structural Collapse Rescue Manager is a qualified Rescue Technician who also provides direct supervision, general leadership, wellness, and safety of Structural Collapse team members within an ICS Unit. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Structural Collapse Rescue Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. NFPA 1670 Awareness Level training, including;
* General Requirements
* Confined Space SAR 
* Water SAR Operations
* Structural Collapse 
* Trench and Excavation SAR 
* Rope Rescue
* Duties of the Entrant per 29 CFR 1910.146
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120 (Q)(6)(ii), HazMat Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f), Respiratory Protection
5. Emergency medical care based on AHJ requirements
6. Risk assessment
7. Hazard mitigation
8. PPE
9. Use of related tools and devices

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
10. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
11. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
12. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
13. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
14. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction
15. Rescue Technician
16. Construction types
17. Types of collapses
18. Shoring techniques
19. Equipment and technologies for collapse rescue
20. Critical Incident Stress Management
21. Breaching and breaking 
22. Heavy equipment operations
Completion of the following training course:
23. FEMA/US&R Structural Collapse Technician course, or equivalent
Physical/ Medical Fitness

Completion of the following baseline criteria
1. Emergency medical provider as specified in NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. Appropriate State Rescue Technician certification
2. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit 
*ICS-300 is a requirement for FY07 NIMS compliance

SAR Job Title 18:  Structural Collapse Rescue Manager

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Structural Collapse Rescue Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. DOJ Emergency Response to Terrorism, Basic Concepts, or equivalent.
2. GPS Awareness Level course
3. FEMA/US&R WMD Enhanced Operations, or equivalent
4. Continuing education requirements for training.
5. Recommend recertification and verification of all training listed above.
6. Recommend development of continuing education requirements for training
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need.
2. Three years experience in structural collapse rescue operations.
3. Fingerprint Background Check

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters26?
2. NFPA 1584 Standard on medicla requriments for firefighters.
3. NFPA 1583, CPAT, and International Association of Firefighters (IAFF)/International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Joint Labor Management Wellness Fitness Initiative
Certification
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5?
2.  Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021 or other professional equivalent

SAR Job Title 19:  Structural Collapse Rescue Technician 
Description:  A Structural Collapse Rescue Technician identifies hazards, uses equipment, and applies advanced rescue techniques in collapsed buildings. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Structural Collapse Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. NFPA 1670 Awareness Level training, including;
* General Requirements
* Confined Space SAR 
* Water SAR Operations
* Structural Collapse 
* Trench and Excavation SAR 
* Rope Rescue
* Duties of the Entrant per 29 CFR 1910.146
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120 (Q)(6)(ii), HazMat Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f), Respiratory Protection ??
5. Emergency medical care based on AHJ
6. Risk assessment
7. Hazard mitigation
8. PPE
9. Use of related tools and devices


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
10. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
11. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
12. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
13. Construction types
14. Types of collapses
15. Shoring techniques
16. Equipment and technologies for collapse rescue
17. Critical Incident Stress Management
18. Breaching and breaking 
19. Heavy equipment operations
Completion of the following training course:
20. FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist Course, or equivalent
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Emergency medical provider as specified in NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. Appropriate State Rescue Technician certification
2. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit 

SAR Job Title 19:  Structural Collapse Rescue Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Structural Collapse Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. DOJ Emergency Response to Terrorism, Basic Concepts, or equivalent.
2. GPS Awareness Level course
3. FEMA/US&R WMD Enhanced Operations, or equivalent
4. Continuing education requirements for training
5. Recertification and verification of all training listed above.
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters27?
2. NFPA 1584 Standard on medicla requriments for firefighters.
3. NFPA 1583, CPAT, and IAFF/IAFC Joint Labor Management Wellness Fitness Initiative
Certification
Completion of the following training courses:
1.    EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5?

SAR Job Title 20:  Structural Collapse Search Manager

Description:  A Structural Collapse Search Manager is a qualified Structural Collapse Search Technician who also provides direct supervision, general leadership, wellness, and safety of Structural Collapse team members within an ICS Unit. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Structural Collapse Search Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. NFPA 1670 Awareness Level training, including;
* General Requirements
* Confined Space SAR 
* Water SAR Operations
* Structural Collapse 
* Trench and Excavation SAR 
* Rope Rescue
* Duties of the Entrant per 29 CFR 1910.146
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120 (Q)(6)(ii), HazMat Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f)Respiratory Protection ??
5. Risk assessment
6. Hazard mitigation
7. PPE
8. Use of related tools and devices
9. Basic search techniques
10. Advanced search techniques
11. Search methods and tactics
12. Canine search operations
13. Electronic search operations
14. Building construction
15. Site prioritization
16. Construction types
17. Types of collapses
18. Equipment and technologies for collapse rescue
19. Critical Incident Stress Management

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
20. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
21. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
22. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
23. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
24. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction
Completion of the following training course:
25. FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist Course.  or equivalent
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Emergency medical provider as specified in NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit 
*ICS-300 is a requirement for FY07 NIMS compliance

SAR Job Title 20:  Structural Collapse Search Manager

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Structural Collapse Search Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. Continuing education requirements for training.
2. FEMA US&R Search Team Manager Course
3. FEMA/US&R WMD Enhanced Operations, or equivalent
4. DOJ Emergency Response to Terrorism, Basic Concepts or equivalent
5. GPS Awareness Level training
6. Canine Search Specialist, equivalent
7. Structural Collapse Technician course, or equivalent
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Three years experience in collapse structure search operations
3. Fingerprint Background Check

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters28?
2. NFPA 1584 Standard on medicla requriments for firefighters.
3. NFPA 1583, CPAT, and IAFF/IAFC Joint Labor Management Wellness Fitness Initiative
Certification
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5?
2. Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021 or other professional equivalent


 SAR Job Title 21:  Structural Collapse Search Technician 
Description:  A Structural Collapse Search Technician identifies hazards, uses equipment, and applies advanced search techniques in collapsed buildings. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Structural Collapse Search Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. NFPA 1670 Awareness Level training, including;
* General Requirements
* Confined Space SAR 
* Water SAR Operations
* Structural Collapse 
* Trench and Excavation SAR 
* Rope Rescue
* Duties of the Entrant per 29 CFR 1910.146
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120 (Q)(6)(ii), HazMat Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f)Respiratory Protection ??
5. Risk assessment
6. Hazard mitigation
7. PPE
8. Use of related tools and devices
9. Basic search techniques
10. Advanced search techniques
11. Search methods and tactics
12. Canine search operations
13. Electronic search operations
14. Building construction
15. Site prioritization
16. Construction types
17. Types of collapses
18. Equipment and technologies for collapse rescue
19. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
20. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
21. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
22. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
22. FEMA Search Technician Course,  or equivalent
Completion of the following training course:
23. FEMA US&R Technical Search Specialist Course, or equivalent
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Emergency medical provider as specified in NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit 

SAR Job Title 21:  Structural Collapse Search Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Structural Collapse Search Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. DOJ Emergency Response to Terrorism, Basic Concepts or equivalent.
2.  GPS Awareness Level course 
3. FEMA Structural Collapse Technician Course, or equivalent  
4. Continuing education requirements for training
5. Recertification and verification of all training listed above
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters29?
2. NFPA 1584 Standard on medicla requriments for firefighters.
3. NFPA 1583, CPAT, and IAFF/IAFC Joint Labor Management Wellness Fitness Initiative
Certification
Completion of the following training courses:
1.  EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5?
2. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit

SAR Job Title 22:  Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Manager
Description:  A Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Manager is a mid-level position within a water rescue task force that supervises Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technicians and/or Swiftwater/Flood Boat Squads and provides direct supervision, general leadership, wellness and safety of team members within an ICS Unit. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of applicable  requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s), or equivalent: ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003), or equivalent
2. NFPA 1670, or equvalent        
3. ASTM F1730-96
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
6. Emergency medical first responder per NFPA 1006 (2003), A 3-3.5
7. Risk assessment
8. Hazard mitigation
9. PPE
10. Use of related tools and devices
11. Hydrology
12. Advance rope skills
13. Active and passive search techniques
14. Low head dam rescue operations
15. Training in rating of Class 3, per AW Section VI Safety Code or higher  whitewater
16. Multiple victims
17. Managing squad-sized teams during emergency operations
18. GPS/maps and compass


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
19. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
20. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
21. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
22. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
23. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction
24. NIMS Operations Section Chief training
25. NIMS Planning Section Chief training
Completion of the following training courses:
26. Applicable portions of Rescue Technician per NFPA 1006 (2003)

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness and swimming standards, JRPAT, as required by the AHJ, such as: 
* National: USLA for Lifeguards (swim test, 500 meters in 10 minutes)
* National:  NFPA 1006 7.1.12 (Swim or float with and without aids)
* State:  TX/NC swim test (300 meters in 8 minutes)
SAR Job Title 22:  Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Manager

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Education
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT- P and/or EMT- B level per appendices of NFPA 1006 as a minimum
Training
1. NASAR MSO/MLPI Course
2. Development of a national swift/water/flood rescue manager program
3. Recertification of all training requirements listed above

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters30?
Certification
1. Completion of certification as:
* EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5, as a minimum
* NASAR MLPI or MSO
2. Recertification of all training requirements listed above 
3. Develop uniform national certification standards


SAR Job Title 23:  Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Technician
Description:  A Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician is an entry-level position within a water rescue task force that responds to searches and rescues from shore and in water, consistent with NFPA 1006. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of applicable  requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003), or equivalent
2. NFPA 1670, or equivalent        
3. ASTM F1730-96
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
6. Emergency Medical First Responder per NFPA 1006 (2000) A 3-3.5
7. Risk assessment
8. Hazard mitigation
9. PPE
10. Use of related tools and devices
11. Hydrology
12. Training in rating of Class 3, per AW Section VI Safety Code or higher  whitewater
13. Night operations

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
14. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
15. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
16. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
Completion of the following training courses:
17. Applicable  positions or Rescue Technician per NFPA 1006 (2003)
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness and swimming standards, JRPAT, as required by the AHJ, such as: 
* National: USLA for Lifeguards (swim test, 500 meters in 10 minutes)
* National:  NFPA 1006 7.1.12 (Swim or float with and without aids)
* State:  TX/NC swim test (300 meters in 8 minutes)
SAR Job Title 23:  Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Education
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT- P and/or EMT- B level per appendices of NFPA 1006 as a minimum
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. Recertification of all training requirements listed above
2. NASAR Fundamentals of SAR (FUNSAR) Course
3. FEMA IS-800: National Response Plan (NRP), An Introduction

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters31, or equivalent?
Certification
1. Completion of certification as:
* EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5, as a minimum
* NASAR SAR TECH II
2. Recertification of all training requirements listed above 
3. Develop uniform national certification standards


SAR Job Title 24:  Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Technician- Boat Bowman

Description:  A Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician- Boat Bowman is an entry-level position within a Swiftwater/ Flood boat rescue task force that can affect in-water and boat-based (paddle and powered) rescues, while meeting the requirements to be a Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Technician, as consistent with NFPA 1006.  

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician- Boat Bowman to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of applicable  requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003), or equivalent
2. NFPA 1670, or equivalent
3. ASTM F1730-96
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
6. Emergency Medical First Responder per NFPA 1006 (2000) A 3-3.5
7. Risk assessment
8. Hazard mitigation
9. PPE
10. Use of related tools and devices
11. Use of appropriate  craft in aquatic environment
12. Boat and motor support (maintenance, trailering, and repair)
13. Hydrology
14. Night operations
15. GPS/maps and compass
16. Operate craft in Class 1-6, per American Whitewater Section VI Safety Code, swiftwater/flood conditions
17. SRT/Flood Technician

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
18. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
19. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
20. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
Completion of the following training courses:
21. Applicable portions of Rescue Technician per NFPA 1006 (2003)

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness and swimming standards, JRPAT, as required by the AHJ, such as:
* National: USLA for Lifeguards (swim test, 500 meters in 10 minutes)
* National:  NFPA 1006 7.1.12 (Swim or float with and without aids)
* State:  TX/NC swim test (300 meters in 8 minutes)

SAR Job Title 24:  Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician- Boat Bowman

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Boat Technician- Bowman to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Education
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT P- and/or EMT- B level per appendices of NFPA 1006 as a minimum
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction
2. NASAR Fundamentals of  SAR (FUNSAR) Course

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters32?
2. Develop a data base to verify physical/medical reqreuiements
Certification
1. Completion of certification as:
* EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5, as a minimum
* NASAR SAR TECH II
2. Recertification of all training requirements listed above 
3. Develop uniform national certification standards


SAR Job Title 25:  Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Technician- Boat Operator

Description:  A Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician- Boat Operator is an entry-level position within a Swiftwater/ Flood boat rescue task force that affects in-water and boat-based (paddle and powered) rescues while meeting the requirements to be a Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Technician, as consistent with NFPA 1006. This position is considered boat captain as has the ultimate responsibility for boat operations.

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Technician- Boat Operator to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of applicable requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003), or equivalent
2. NFPA 1670, or equivalent
3. ASTM F1730-96
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
6. Emergency Medical First Responder per NFPA 1006 (2000) A 3-3.5
7. Risk assessment
8. Hazard mitigation
9. PPE
10. Use of related tools and devices
11. Use of power and paddle craft in aquatic environment
12. Boat support (maintenance, trailering, and repair)
13. Operate craft in Class 1-6, per AW Section VI Safety Code, swiftwater/flood conditions
14. Hydrology
15. Certification as a boat bowman
16. GPS/Map and Compass


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
17. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
18. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
19. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
Completion of the following training courses:
20. Applicable portions of Rescue Technician per NFPA 1006
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness and swimming standards, JRPAT, as required by the AHJ, such as:
* National: USLA for Lifeguards (swim test, 500 meters in 10 minutes)
* National:  NFPA 1006 7.1.12 (Swim or float with and without aids)
* State:  TX/NC swim test (300 meters in 8 minutes)

SAR Job Title 25:  Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician- Boat Operator

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Boat Technician-Boat Operator to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Education
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT- P and/or EMT- B level per appendices of NFPA 1006 as a minimum
Training
1. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction 
2. NASAR Fundamentals of SAR

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters33?
Certification
1. Completion of certification as:
* EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5, as a minimum
* NASAR SAR TECH II
2. Recertification of all training requirements listed above 
3. Develop uniform national certification standards


SAR Job Title 26:  Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Technical Specialist (Advisor)
Description:  A Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technical Specialist is a qualified Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician that is used in an advisory capacity to provide knowledge and assistance in the use of boats and/or swift/water rescue teams during water SAR operations.

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technical Specialist to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of applicable requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003), or equivalent
2. NFPA 1670, or equivalent        
3. ASTM F1730-96
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
6. Emergency Medical First Responder per NFPA 1006 (2000 Ed.) A 3-3.5
7. Risk assessment
8. Hazard mitigation
9. PPE
10. Use of related tools and devices
11. Hydrology
12. Advance rope skills
13. Active and passive search techniques
14. Low head dam rescue operations
15. Training in AW, Section VI Safety Code, rating of Class III or higher whitewater
16. Multiple victims
17. Managing squad-sized teams during emergency operations
18. Helicopter and Boat Operations Awareness
19. Night operations
20. USGS/I-Flow/National Weather Service (NWS) Flood warning and notification systems
21. GPS/map and compass


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
22. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
23. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
24. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
25. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
26. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction

Completion of the following training courses:
27. Applicable portions of Rescue Technician, per NFPA 1006 (2003).
28. NIMS Planning Section Chief 
29. NASAR MLPI or MSO
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ   
2. Minimum physical fitness and swimming standards, JRPAT, as required by the AHJ, such as: 
* National: USLA for Lifeguards (swim test, 500 meters in 10 minutes)
* National:  NFPA 1006 7.1.12 (Swim or float with and without aids)
* State:  TX/NC swim test (300 meters in 8 minutes)

 SAR Job Title 26:  Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technical Specialist (Advisor)
RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technical Specialist to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Education
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT- P and/or EMT- B level per appendices of NFPA 1006 as minimum
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction
2. Helicopter Operations
3. Confined Space Operations
4. Rope Operations
5. Search operations and planning (advanced GPS and map skills)
6. Search Operations (map skills)
7. Recertification of all training requirements listed above.
8. Knowledge of federal, state, or EMAC disaster response procedures
9. NIMS Operations Section Chief

Experience
1. Three years experience in Swiftwater/Flood Rescue operations.
2. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need.
3. Fingerprint Background Check
4. Ability to work well with others and develop new working relationships
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters34?
Certification
1. Completion of certification as EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5, as a minimum
2. Recertification of all training requirements listed above 


 SAR Job Title 27:  Swiftwater/ Flood Technician- Animal Rescue 

Description:  A Swiftwater/Flood Technician- Animal Rescue is an entry level position within a water rescue task force that affects animal rescues from shore and in the water, while meeting the requirements to be a Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician, as consistent with NFPA 1006. 
 
REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Swiftwater/Flood Technician- Animal Rescue to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of applicable requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003), or equivalent
2. NFPA 1670, or equivalent
3. ASTM F1730-96
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
5. Animal rescue course
6. Animal behavior course

Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
7. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
8. Emergency Medical First Responder per NFPA 1006 (2000 Ed.) A 3-3..5
9. Risk assessment
10. Hazard mitigation
11. PPE
12. Use of related tools and devices
13. Hydrology

Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
14. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
15. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
16. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
Completion of the following training courses:
17.  Applicable portions of Rescue Technician, per NFPA 1006 (2003)
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness and swimming standards, JRPAT, as required by the AHJ, such as: 
* National: USLA for Lifeguards (swim test, 500 meters in 10 minutes)
* National:  NFPA 1006 7.1.12 (Swim or float with and without aids)
* State:  TX/NC swim test (300 meters in 8 minutes)

SAR Job Title 27:  Swiftwater/Flood Technician- Animal Rescue 

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Swiftwater/Flood Technician- Animal Rescue to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Education
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT- P and/or EMT- B level per appendices of NFPA 1006 as a minimum
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters35, or equivalent?
Certification
1. Completion of certification as EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5, as a minimum
2. Recertification of all training requirements listed above 
3. Develop uniform national certification standards


 

SAR Job Title 28:  Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Unit Leader
Description:  A Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Unit Leader is a qualified Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Manager responsible for direct supervision of multiple Managers or teams within an Operational Division/Group. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Unit Leader to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of applicable  requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1006: Standard for Rescue Technician (2003), or equivalent.
2. NFPA 1670, or equivalent.        
3. ASTM F1730-96
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
6. Emergency Medical First Responder per NFPA 1006 (2000 Ed.) A 3-3.5
7. Risk assessment
8. Hazard mitigation
9. PPE
10. Use of related tools and devices
11. Hydrology
12. Advance rope skills
13. Active and passive search techniques
14. Low head dam rescue operations
15. Training in AW, Section VI Safety Code, rating of Class III or higher whitewater
16. Multiple victims
17. Managing squad-sized teams during emergency operations
18. GPS/map and compass


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
19. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
20. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
21. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
22. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
23. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction
Completion of the following training courses:
24. Applicable portions of Rescue Technician, per NFPA 1006
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness and swimming  standards, JRPAT, as required by the AHJ, such as: 
* National: USLA for Lifeguards (swim test, 500 meters in 10 minutes)
* National:  NFPA 1006 7.1.12 (Swim or float with and without aids)
* State:  TX/NC swim test (300 meters in 8 minutes)
SAR Job Title 28:  Swiftwater/ Flood Rescue Unit Leader

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Unit Leader to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Education
Completion of the following training courses:
1. EMT- P and/or EMT- B level per appendices of NFPA 1006 as a minimum
2. NASAR FUNSAR
3. NASAR MSO/MLPI Course
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters36?
Certification
1. Completion of certification as:
* EMT-B per NFPA 1006(2003) A-3-3.5, as a minimum
* NASAR SAR TECH II
2. Recertification of all training requirements listed above 
3. Develop uniform national certification standards


SAR Job Title 29:  Water Canine Search Manager
Description:  A Water Canine Search Manager is a qualified Water Canine Search Technician who also provides direct supervision, general leadership, wellness, and safety of related team members within an ICS Unit. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Water Canine Search Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. Applicable portions of NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. MRA 105.1; and/or ASTM F-2209
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
5. Risk Assessment
6. Hazard Mitigation
7. PPE
8. Use of related tools and devices
9. Hydrology
10. Active and Passive Search Techniques
11. Low head dam rescue operations
12. Multiple Victims


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
13. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
14. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
15. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
16. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
17. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. Current applicable state certification; and/or current NASAR Swiftwater certification from National Standard Curriculum; and/or current IPWDA Water Cadaver Certification from National Standard Curriculum

*Required in FY07

SAR Job Title 29:  Water Canine Search Manager

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Water Canine Search Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. NFPA 1006 Water Rescue; and/or standardized training course
2. NASAR MLPI and/or ERI MSO, or equivalent     

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Three years mission experience as Water Search Canine Handler
3. Fingerprint Background Check

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters37, or equivalent
2. EMT-B per NFPA 1006 (2003) A-3-3.5?


SAR Job Title 30: Water Canine Search Technician
Description:  Water Canine Search Technician consists of a pairing of one handler and one canine trained to search for and detect human scent in and along bodies of water. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Water Canine Search Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. Applicable portions of NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. MRA 105.1; and ASTM F-2209
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
5. Risk Assessment
6. Hazard Mitigation
7. PPE
8. Use of related tools and devices
9. Hydrology
10. Active and Passive Search Techniques
11. Low Head Dams
12. Multiple Victims


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
13. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
14. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
15. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
Current applicable state certification and/or Current NASAR Swiftwater Certification from National Standard Curriculum; and/or IPWDA Water Cadaver Certification  from National Standard Curriculum


SAR Job Title 30:  Water Canine Search Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Water Canine Search Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Education

Training
Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
1. NFPA 1006 Water Rescue; and/or standardized training course
2. NASAR MLPI; and/or ERI MSO; and/or state equivalent

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters38, or equiavlent
2. Annual medical/fitness evaluation for canine
Certification 
1. Recertification every two years for NASAR Standards; and/or state re-certification every 2 years
2. EMT-B per NFPA 1006 (2003) A-3-3.5


 SAR Job Title 31:  Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Manager
Description:  A Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Manager is a qualified Wilderness Air Scent Technician who also provides direct supervision, general leadership, wellness, and safety of related team members within an ICS Unit. 

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.
 
Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. Applicable portions of NFPA 1006 Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. MRA 105.1; and/or ASTM F-2209
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
5. Canine SAR Tech Wilderness Course
6. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
7. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
8. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
9. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
10. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction

Experience
Ongoing experience in Wilderness Air Scent canine search
Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ

Certification
Current applicable state certification; and/or Current NASAR Swiftwater Certification from National Standard Curriculum; and/or IPWDA Water Cadaver Certification  from National Standard Curriculum

*Required in FY07

SAR Job Title 31:  Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Manager

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. NASAR as set forth in the canine SARTECH  training course, or equivalent
3. NASAR MLPI; and/or ERI MSO; and/or state equivalent

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need
2. Fingerprint Background Check
3. Three years mission experience in Wilderness Air Scent canine search

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters39, or equivalent?
2. EMT-B per NFPA 1006 (2003) A 3-3.5


SAR Job Title 32:  Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Technician
Description:  A Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Technician is a pairing of one handler and one canine trained to search for and detect live human scent in moderately large unstructured areas of varied terrain.

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. Applicable portions of NFPA 1006 Standard for Rescue Technician (2003)
2. MRA 105.1; and/or ASTM F-2209 
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident



Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
5. Canine SAR Tech Wilderness Course
6. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
7. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
8. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ

Certification
Current applicable state certification and/or Current NASAR Swiftwater Certification from National Standard Curriculum; and/or IPWDA Water Cadaver Certification  from National Standard Curriculum


SAR Job Title 32:  Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Wilderness Air Scent Canine Search Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. NASAR as set forth in the canine SARTECH  training course, or equivalent
3. NASAR MLPI; and/or ERI MSO; and/or state equivalent

Experience
1. Recommend position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every 5 years or as dictated by need.
2. Fingerprint Background Check

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters40, or equavilent?
2. EMT-B per NFPA 1006 (2003) A-3-3.5
3. Annual medical finttenes evalution for cainine

Certification
NASAR recertification every 2 years 

 SAR Job Title 33:  Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Manager
Description:  A Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Manager is a Wilderness SAR Technician who also provides direct supervision, general leadership, wellness, and safety of Wilderness team members within an ICS Unit. 41

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.
 
Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. MRA 105.1, Operations Chief, or WSAR equivalent or NFPA 1021, Fire Officer
2. ASTM F-2209, or equivalent
3. NASAR SAR Tech I, or equivalent
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
6. Risk assessment
7. Hazard mitigation
8. PPE 
9. Use of related tools and devices


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
10. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
11. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
12. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
13. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
14. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction
15. NASAR MLPI (Managing the Lost Person Incident) or equivalent
16. ICS Supervisor or Manager level training

Experience
1. Current Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technician 
2. Require home state-wide wants, warrants and criminal history and NCIC wants, warrants, and criminal history
3. Participation in an AHJ currency program

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
Certification
1. NASAR SAR Tech I, or equivalent
SAR Job Title 33:  Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Manager

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Manager to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. ICS-400
3.  NFPA Fire Officer I, or other professional equivalent
Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years
2. Fingerprint Background Check

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters42, or AHJ equiavlent

Certification 
Recertification every 3 years
 

SAR Job Title 34:  Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist (Advisor)
Description:  A Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist is a qualified Wilderness SAR Technician that is used in an advisory capacity to provide knowledge and assistance in the use of search canine in wilderness search operations.43

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.
 
Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. ASTM F-2209, or equivalent 
2. NASAR SAR Tech I, or equivalent
3. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
4. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
5. Risk assessment
6. Hazard mitigation
7. PPE 
8. Use of related tools and devices


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
9. Canine SAR Tech Wilderness Course
10. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
11. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
12. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
13. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction

Experience
1. Current Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technician
2. Require home state-wide wants, warrants and criminal history and NCIC wants, warrants, and criminal history
3. Participation in an AHJ currency program

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ

Certification
NASAR SAR Tech I, or MRA Rescue Technician,  or equivalent

SAR Job Title 34:  Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist (Advisor)

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technical Specialist to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. ICS-400: Advanced ICS
3. Knowledge of Federal, State, or EMAC disaster response procedures

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years
2. Three years experiene in wilderness SAR
3. Fingerprint Background Check
4. Recommend develop minimum continuing education experience standards

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters44, or WSAR equivalent?

Certification 
Recertification of training every 3 years
 

SAR Job Title 35:  Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technician
Description:  A Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technician is a member of a Wilderness SAR Team who searches for and rescues those in trouble in urban/suburban as well as other environments.45

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technician to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.

 Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. MRA 105 Operational Level; or ASTM F-2209 or NASAR SAR Tech II; or equivalent 
2. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
3. Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens per OSHA
4. DOI AM B-3 or equivalent
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
6. Risk assessment
7. Hazard mitigation, including lifting, dealing with animals and possible armed subjects and criminals 
8. PPE for 4 seasons in any of the anticipated areas of operation
9. Use of related SAR tools and devices
10. Various SAR Standards
11. Legal Aspects of SAR EMS, SAR risk, liability, insurance, and injury and death of members
12. SAR ethics, including dealing with families, confidentiality and media
13. Team and crew safety issues
14. For drivers: Drivers safety
15. Personal and team physical, medical and behavioral wellness, fitness, and limitations
16. Wilderness weather 
17. Survival and bivouac in four seasons in any anticipated areas of operations
18. Use of other resources including canines and other animals
19. Recognizing possible child predator situations
20. Awareness for search around swift/flood water, underground spaces
21. HazMat awareness to include drug labs
22. Animal technical rescue awareness
23. Documentation and record keeping for SAR and EMS
24. Field Communications, interoperability, equipment, proper use of phones, radios, data
25. Medical aid of self, team members, and customers


26. Customer evacuations, choices, methods, equipment
27. Helicopter operations in SAR for all seasons in all anticipated areas of   operations,  including;
* Types of Helicopters in SAR
* Risk Continuum: low risk to higher risk helicopter use
* Related FAA regulations
* Personal capabilities and limitations and preflight prep
* Helicopter capabilities and limitations
* Safety Briefing/ Aircraft familiarization, storage, Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) introduction
* Safety rules, dos and donts
* Helicopter-related Communications for SAR personnel
* Night operations
* Customers on helicopters, control of, consent issues
* Basic emergency procedures on ground and in flight
* Uses of helicopter adjuncts, such as NVG and FLIR
* Basic physiological effects of flight on personnel, customers and equipment
* Special-Use issues, hazards, and mitigation
* Ingress and egress training and practice in all methods to be used on operations, such as hover ingress-egress, etc.


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
27. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
28. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
29. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
30. CERT (G-371) or equivalent for disaster related responses46

Experience
1. Finger print and background check
2. Participation in an AHJ currency program

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ, such as:
* MRA 105.1 Fitness
* CO WSAR Fitness
* NWCG Pack Test Arduous 
* MCSOMR/CAMRA Mountain Rescue Specific Physical Ability Test (MRSPAT)
* NIMS WSAR Type II and IV Fitness
3.     CDC/ WHO recommended inoculations

Certification
1. Any of the following or equivalent:
* MRA 105.1 Operational Level
* NASAR SAR Technician II or greater
* Colorado State SAR Board WSAR Technician Type II or greater
* Appropriate equivalent State certification


SAR Job Title 35:  Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technician

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Technician   to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident
2. Recertification every 3 years
3. Minimum of Wilderness First Aid     

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents
2. Participation in currency program per AHJ

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters47, or AHJ equavilent ?

Certification 
Recertification every 3 years
 

 SAR Job Title 36:  Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Unit Leader
Description:  A Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Unit Leader is a qualified Wilderness SAR Manager responsible for direct supervision of multiple wilderness-related Managers within an Operational Division/Group. 48

REQUISITE CRITERIA
The table below lists minimum requisite criteria, based on existing protocols and standards, for a Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Unit Leader to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System.
 
Category
Criteria
Training
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. MRA 105.1, Operations Chief, or wilderness SAR equivalent
2. ASTM F-2209, or equivalent
3. NASAR SAR Tech I, or equivalent
4. NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(i), HazMat     Awareness Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident


Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
5. OSHA 1910.120 and/or 1910.134(f) Respiratory Protection
6. Risk assessment
7. Hazard mitigation
8. PPE 
9. Use of related tools and devices


Completion of the following courses and/or curricula:
10. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 
11. ICS-200: Basic ICS 
12. ICS-300: Intermediate ICS 
13. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction
14. FEMA IS-800: NRP, An Introduction 
15. NASAR MLPI, or equivalent.
16. ICS Operations Section Chief training
17. Fire Officer, NFPA 1021 or SAR equivalent, such as MRA 105.1 Operations Chief

Experience
1. Operations Chief experience
2. Home statewide wants, warrants, and criminal history; NCIC wants, warrants, and criminal history
3. Current or recent Wilderness SAR Technician and Manager
4. Participation in an AHJ currency program

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Completion of the following baseline criteria: 
1. Medical requirements established by the AHJ
2. Minimum physical fitness standards as required by the AHJ
SAR Job Title 36:  Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Unit Leader

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
The recommended criteria that follow are intended to supplement previously-listed requisite criteria for the NIMS Integration Centers consideration and referral to organizations, as appropriate. 
The table below lists the SAR Working Groups recommended criteria for a Wilderness Search and/or Rescue Unit Leader to participate in the NIMS Integration Centers National Emergency Responder Credentialing System. These criteria incorporate and/or modify existing protocols and standards and/or propose their development where they do not exist. 

Category
Criteria
Training
1. NFPA 472 HazMat Operations and/or OSHA 1910.120(Q)(6)(ii), HazMat     Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE incident 
2. ICS-400: Advanced ICS 

Experience
1. Position taskbooks that validate and verify (by AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents every 5 years
2. Fingerprint Background Check

Physical/ Medical Fitness
Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in the following standard(s): ????
1. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters49, orAHJ equavilent

Certification 
Training  recertification every 3 years 
 
1 Per NIMS Compliance at the time of publication, Incident Command System (ICS-) and Independent Study (IS-) training courses are listed.  Equivalent courses must meet the [NIMS] National Standard Curriculum.
2 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
3 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
4 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
5 A Crew Chief credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Helicopter Search Crew Chief. A Crew Chief credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Helicopter Rescue Crew Chief. A Crew Chief credentialed both SAR aspects is a Helicopter SAR Crew Chief.

6 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
7 A Pilot credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Helicopter Search Pilot. A Pilot credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Helicopter Rescue Pilot. A Pilot credentialed in both SAR aspects is a Helicopter SAR Pilot. 
8 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
9 A Technician credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Helicopter Search Technician. A Technician credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Helicopter Rescue Technician. A  Technician credentialed in both SAR aspects is a Helicopter SAR Technician.

10 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
11 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
12 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
13 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
14  A Manager  credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Mountain Search Manager. A Manager  credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Mountain Rescue Manger. A Manger credentialed in both SAR aspects is a Mountain SAR Manager.

15 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
16 A Technical Specialist  credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Mountain Search Technical Specialist. A  Technical Specialist  credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Mountain Rescue Technical Specialist . A  Technical Specialist  credentialed in both SAR aspects is a Mountain SAR Technical Specialist.

17 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
18 A Technician credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Mountain Search Technician . A  Technician credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Mountain Rescue Technician . A  Technician credentialed in both SAR aspects is a Mountain SAR Technician.

19 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
20 A Unit Leader  credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Mountain Search Unit Leader. A  Unit Leader  credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Mountain Rescue Unit Leader . A  Unit Leader  credentialed in  both SAR aspects is a Mountain SAR Unit Leader.

21 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
22 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
23 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
24 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
25 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
26 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
27 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
28 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
29 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
30 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
31 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
32 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
33 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
34 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
35 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
36 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
37 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.

38 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
39 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
40 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
41  A Manager  credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Wilderness Search Manager. A  Manager  credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Wilderness Rescue Manager . A  Manager  credentialed in  both SAR aspects is a Wilderness SAR Manager.

42 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
43 A Technical Specialist  credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Wilderness Search Technical Specialist. A  Technical Specialist  credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Wilderness Rescue Technical Specialist . A  Technical Specialist  credentialed in both SAR aspects is a Wilderness SAR Technical Specialist.

44 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
45 A Technician   credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Wilderness Search Technician. A  Technician  credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Wilderness Rescue Technician. A  Technician  credentialed in both SAR aspects is a Wilderness SAR Technician.

46 These are areas that may not be required for non-disaster and non-INS responses
47 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
48 A Unit Leader  credentialed only in the Search aspects is a Wilderness Search Unit Leader. A  Unit Leader  credentialed only in the Rescue aspects is a Wilderness Rescue Unit Leader . A  Unit Leader credentialed in both SAR aspects is a Wilderness SAR Unit Leader.

49 That NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, as recommended by NFPA 1006, be adopted. Where necessary, additional inoculations specific to the incident environment may be required.
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Working Group Guidelines


DESIGNING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONDER CREDENTIALING SYSTEM

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November 2005	DRAFT

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