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Chapter 468-200 WAC:
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Chapter 468-200 WAC
Last Update: 1/13/97
CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCY AIR OPERATIONS AIR SEARCH AND RESCUE/DISASTER RELIEF
HTMLPDF 468-200-020 Purpose and intent.
HTMLPDF 468-200-040 Scope.
HTMLPDF 468-200-060 Definitions.
HTMLPDF 468-200-080 Registration.
HTMLPDF 468-200-100 Classes of emergency workers.
HTMLPDF 468-200-110 Conduct of training.
HTMLPDF 468-200-120 Qualifications of search and rescue emergency workers.
HTMLPDF 468-200-160 Establishment of state standards.
HTMLPDF 468-200-180 Responsibilities of authorized officials using emergency workers.
HTMLPDF 468-200-200 Personal responsibilities of emergency workers.
HTMLPDF 468-200-220 Conduct of training.
HTMLPDF 468-200-230 Selection of resources—Mission.
HTMLPDF 468-200-240 Staffing and conduct of the mission.
HTMLPDF 468-200-250 Mission number requests.
HTMLPDF 468-200-260 Participation in training and operational missions.
HTMLPDF 468-200-280 Unauthorized conduct of search and rescue missions.
HTMLPDF 468-200-300 Records requirements.
HTMLPDF 468-200-320 Records repository and retention.
HTMLPDF 468-200-340 Memorandum of understanding agreements.
HTMLPDF 468-200-350 Appeal procedure.
HTMLPDF 468-200-360 Severability.
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Conduct of training.
Organizations wishing to conduct training to meet the requirements of this chapter will submit the following information for consideration and approval prior to conducting training:
(1) A letter requesting to conduct approved training outlining the subject matter for which authorization is sought.
(2) A course outline listing the subject matter to be taught, class objectives, equipment, and audio visual material to be used.
(3) Copies of all hand out material, student work books, and other items that will be distributed.
(4) Written notice of date, location or locations where course is to be taught.
(5) A resume of the instructors background and qualifications.
(6) Such other material as may be instrumental in the aviation division reviewing the proposed training opportunities to insure consistency with the state program.
Applications for instructor/course authorization must be received at least thirty days prior to the course offering. The aviation division will have final approval authority over course content and instructor utilization. The aviation division will prepare, and supply on request, information and guidelines for the selection of instructors, preparation of courses and conduct of training.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-110, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]
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Establishment of state standards.
Additional state standards may be established for classes of individual emergency workers involved in air search and rescue and air responses to disaster situations. Upon establishment of any such state standards, training programs within the state shall, at a minimum, comply with these standards.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 97-03-064 (Order 167), § 468-200-160, filed 1/13/97, effective 2/13/97; WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-160, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]
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All training will be conducted by the aviation division utilizing employees of the aviation division or volunteer instructors approved by the aviation division. Courses taught for qualification under this chapter will be those courses prepared or approved by the aviation division. Personnel seeking qualification under chapter 118-04 WAC will comply with the requirements established by chapter 118-04 WAC and imposed by the county of registration if registered in accordance with chapter 38.52 RCW. Organizations which desire to establish separate training programs for training that exceeds the requirements of this regulation are free to do so. Only the training required by this regulation shall be under the control of the aviation division. Course material, curriculum, and instructors will be those approved by the aviation division. The aviation division will prepare, and supply on request, information and guidelines for the selection of instructors, preparation of courses and conduct of training.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-220, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]
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Staffing and conduct of the mission.
The state of Washington, and the department of transportation have adopted the incident command system (ICS) of emergency response missions. All training and actual missions operated under the authority of chapter 47.68 RCW and this chapter shall be conducted using the incident command system (ICS) of mission management. The incident commander for any mission will be appointed by the director of the aviation division or his/her designee. The incident commander will appoint mission staff from the ranks of individuals who are qualified to staff those positions. The assignment of incident command system positions will be done without regard to membership in any organization.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-240, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]
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Mission number requests.
The incident commander, after making a decision on what resources are required, will seek an appropriate mission number assignment required by the responding organization. For the support of those emergency workers covered under chapter 38.52 RCW or chapter 118-04 WAC the incident commander will contact the Washington state military department, emergency management division, to obtain a state of Washington mission number. For missions where a Federal Mission Number is required, DOD (active duty, reserve, and Guard components) Federal non-DOD (FCC, Customs, etc.) and Civil Air Patrol, the incident commander will contact the United States Air Force Rescue Coordination Center for issuance of a mission number.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-250, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]
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Participation in training and operational missions.
The conduct of aerial search and rescue and airborne disaster relief operations is a difficult and demanding task. In order to facilitate effective and efficient operations it is necessary that the incident commander has the full support and cooperation of all individuals participating. To that end the incident commander shall have the sole authority to determine whether or not an individual may participate in a mission. The incident commander may remove an individual or otherwise exclude an individual for any of the following reasons:
(1) Individual does not meet the established criteria, training, or knowledge requirements of this regulation.
(2) Individual is not mentally or physically fit to perform assigned duties.
(3) Individual refuses to comply with instructions from appointed ICS authorities.
(4) Individual is disruptive to the order of the mission.
(5) Individual is not checked in on the mission and is a nonparticipant.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-260, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]
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Unauthorized conduct of search and rescue missions.
Any individual or organization that falls under the authority of chapter 47.68 RCW or this chapter that conducts search and rescue operations without the authority or direction of the incident commander shall have their registration rescinded and shall be prohibited from future participation in search and rescue and airborne disaster relief operations for a period not to exceed one year. The time shall be determined by the director of aviation.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-280, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]
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Records repository and retention.
Air search and rescue conducted under chapter 47.68 RCW and airborne disaster relief efforts conducted under the state comprehensive emergency management plan, the department of transportation emergency response plan, or the state and regional disaster airlift plan are the statutory responsibility of the aviation division. All records, reports, rosters, dispatch records, notes, logs, lead sheets, or any other written documents of the air search or airborne disaster relief are the property of the state of Washington. All said records will be submitted to the aviation division prior to or at the close of the mission. The aviation division shall maintain said records at the principle offices of the aviation division.
The aviation division will make copies of any and all records needed by any participating organization. Records will be reproduced within five working days of the close of a mission and mailed to any participating organization requesting same.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-320, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]
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Memorandum of understanding agreements.
The director of aviation may enter into memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreements or other written documents amplifying or clarifying responsibilities and procedures. These written agreements may be entered into with agencies of the federal government, other state agencies, agencies of political subdivisions of the state of Washington or with support or volunteer organizations. Nothing in those agreements shall change the rules adopted by this chapter.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-340, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]
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Any individual who or organization which feels that the provisions of this chapter have not been fairly or equitably administered may appeal, in writing, to the director of aviation. The director will review the complaint and respond within thirty days. Appeals generally will be limited to training, certification, and registration matters. Due to the nature of emergency response the decision of the appointed incident commander on any emergency response mission shall be final. Organizations and individuals may seek a meeting with the director of aviation after the incident for future review and clarification.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 97-03-064 (Order 167), § 468-200-350, filed 1/13/97, effective 2/13/97; WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-350, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]
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If any provisions of this chapter is held invalid, the remainder of the rule is not affected.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.68 RCW. WSR 96-02-067 (Order 160), § 468-200-360, filed 1/3/96, effective 2/3/96.]