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National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation
Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation
Certification Evaluation Orientation
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Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation
Welcome
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Canine Search Specialist Certification Evaluation
Introductions – IC
Hosting Task Force members
Chief Evaluator
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Introductions – Chief Evaluator
Evaluators - Shadows - Handlers
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Test Dog
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Primary Objectives
To conduct the evaluation
safely
To certify and re-certify
qualified teams
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Secondary Objectives
To provide feedback to Handlers and Task Forces
To provide an opportunity for networking
To provide an opportunity for peer review
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Paperwork
Score sheets
Cover sheets
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Briefing Emergency contact numbers
Weather Prediction
Communications
Media - PIO
Transportation/Staging
Safety Plan
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Briefing (continued)
EAP
Required paperwork (releases, etc)
Medical Services (human & canine)
K9 exercise area
Additional information/Questions
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Schedule
Breakfast plan
Start time
Rotation schedule
Lunch plan
Time/Place fordebrief
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(Insert aerial photo/map of site)
May Include:
Parking
Staging
Relief areas
Piles
Hazard/unsafe areas
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Terms
Abuse - Physical or psychological maltreatment of the canine
Aggression - An attempted or actual unprovoked attack on another canine or person
Canine Care & Safety - Includes appropriate vet check, hydration, stripping of vest and collar while searching.
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Terms (continued)
Control of Canine - While remaining in the specified search area (according to the site parameters), the handler is able to recall and/or halt the canine if the canine enters pre-determined, site-specific unsafe areas.
False Alert - Any area incorrectly identified by the handler as a live victim
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Terms (continued)
PPE - Helmet, gloves, long pants/long sleeves, safety toe/steel shank boots. Handler must also have eye protection and knee pads.
Repetitive Barking - Three (3) barks at the same victim that may be interspersed with digging, scratching or any other attempt to get to the victim. Canine may reposition itself while alerting at the victim location.
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Site Criteria – Full Access
Site is completely accessible to handler and canine.
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Site Objectives – Full Access
The objective of the full access pile is to test how the handler and canine work as a team when the opportunity to work in close proximity is offered and the canine can be in the handler’s view at all times.
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Site Criteria – Limited Access
The handler will remain at the starting point. Upon an alert, handler may access rubble to mark it. The handler must stay within a 5 ft radius of this mark or return to start while canine continues to search.
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Site Objectives – Limited Access
The primary objective of the limited access pile is to test the canine’s ability to search and alert out of sight of the handler, enabling the handler to pinpoint. To accomplish this, the location of the victim will be chosen so that when the dog alerts, the dog and handler cannot see each other.
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Required Skills No violation of ground rules
No false alerts
No more than one missed victimAt least one victim must be found with
handler at starting point on Ltd Access pile
4 to 6 victims total on test
Team locates victims on each site within 20 minute search period
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Required Skills (continued)
Canine indicates with at least 3 barks
Handler identifies area of canine’s indication
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Additional Skills
Site Assessment/Initial search plan
Flagging/marking indication location
Search/victim markings
Site sketch/map
Debrief/recommendations
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Site Assessment/Search Plan
Based on the scenario given at this briefing
During the 5 minutes, handler will introduce himself, brief the “STM” as to how his canine operates, determine his access, safe areas, hazards and give search strategy
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Flagging/Marking
Handler must mark where canine indicated live human scent
May mark high and low if indication is not in a visible place
A flag laid is a flag played, there are no take-backs
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FEMA US&R Marking Systems
Search Markings
Victim Markings
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Search Markings
Upon entry with TF ID, time & date
Upon exit with date, time, hazards and victims
Incomplete search
PA-TF118SEP00
1800
RATS
18SEP001330
PA-TF118SEP00
18008L3D
PA-TF118SEP00
1800
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Victim Markings
Indicates potential victim location, arrow may be used to pinpoint location, add distance on arrow
Circle around “V” indicates confirmed live victim. If more than one, mark number under V
VCA- TF2
2
5’VCA- TF2
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Victim Markings (continued)
VCA- TF2
2
Line through “V” indicates confirmed deceased victim. If more than one, victim, mark total number under V
Cross out marking when victim is removed
VCA- TF2
2
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Mapping
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Mapping - Full Access
Name / TF / date / time
Alerts and means to identify them (i.e., distance form perimeter, compass reading, GPS coordinates)
Wind direction
Basic shape split into quadrants
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Mapping - Full Access (continued)
Areas of interest and/or not covered
Hazards
Search / Victim markings
Prominent features / landmarks
Compass orientation (North arrow)
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Debrief
Explain map
Give follow-up recommendations outside of search time to include additional resources (i.e., canine, tech search) and prioritize search areas
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Updates
System Updates
Evaluation Updates
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US&R Code of Conduct
Respect the value of life and the welfare of victims
Demonstrate respect for public and private property
Be aware of cultural issues including race, religion, gender and nationality
Follow Chain of Command
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US&R Code of Conduct (continued)
Abide by all DHS/FEMA regulations and AHJ law enforcement practices including the handling of sensitive information
Not possess or use any type of firearms
Follow DHS/FEMA direction regarding dress code and personal protective equipment
Not possess or use alcohol or illegal drugs
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US&R Code of Conduct (continued)
Procure equipment through appropriate channels
Not steal
Not accept gratuities
Not take personal advantage of any situation and/or opportunity that arises.
Demonstrate respect for other assigned personnel
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Questions?
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Safety Briefing/Scenario
As given by IC
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Evaluator Meeting
Chief Evaluator, Shadow Evaluator Mentor, & Evaluators
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