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TRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION MANUAL National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R)
Response System
February 2013
Foreword
This administrative manual provides a guide for Department of Homeland Security(DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel to train and maintainqualifiedpersonnelfortheNationalUrbanSearchandRescue(US&R)ResponseSystem.TheNationalUrbanSearchandRescue(US&R)ResponseSystem(theSystem)providesforthe coordination, development, and maintenance of the Federal effort with resources tolocateandextricatevictims,provide immediatemedical treatment tosurvivors trapped incollapsedstructures,andconductotherlife‐savingoperations.Questions, comments, and suggested improvements related to this document areencouraged.Inquiries,information,andrequestsforadditionalcopiesshouldbedirectedinwriting to the FEMA Office of Response and Recovery, Response Directorate, OperationsDivision,US&RBranch,OperationsSection,500CStreetSW,Washington,DC20472.
MANUAL 13-014
NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE
RESPONSE SYSTEM
TRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION MANUAL
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TableofContents
CHAPTER1:INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................1
1‐1. Purpose...........................................................................................................................................................1
1‐2. Scope................................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER2:TASKFORCETRAININGMANAGER‐POSITIONDESCRIPTION.......................................3
2‐1. FunctionalDescription.............................................................................................................................3
2‐2. ProgramDescription.................................................................................................................................3
2‐3. DescriptionofDuties................................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER3:FEMAUS&RDIVISIONALTRAININGWORKGROUPREPRESENTATIVES...................5
3‐1. PositionDescription..................................................................................................................................5
3‐2. DescriptionofDuties................................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER4:QUALITYASSURANCE........................................................................................................................7
4‐1. InstructorContinuingEducationUnits.............................................................................................7
4‐2. InstructorCodeofEthics.........................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER5:TRAININGDELIVERYPROCEDURES........................................................................................11
5‐1. Issue..............................................................................................................................................................11
5‐2. Policy............................................................................................................................................................11
5‐3. Training&ExerciseTypes,DefinitionsAndConditions..........................................................11
5‐4.TrainingEquivalencyDeterminationProcess................................................................................14
CHAPTER6:INSTRUCTORCREDENTIALING.................................................................................................17
6‐1. ApplicationProcess................................................................................................................................17
6‐2. ApplicationInstructions.......................................................................................................................17
6‐3. ApprovalProcess....................................................................................................................................18
6‐4.InstructorChangeofStatus....................................................................................................................18
6‐5. FEMAUS&RAdjunctInstructorEvaluationForm.....................................................................19
CHAPTER7:TASKFORCETRAININGRECORDS............................................................................................21
7‐1. RecordMaintenance...............................................................................................................................21
7‐2. FEMA‐IssuedCourseNumbers..........................................................................................................22
APPENDIXA:TASKFORCEPOSITIONDESCRIPTIONS...............................................................................23
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CANINESEARCHSPECIALIST............................................................................................................................25
COMMUNICATIONSSPECIALIST......................................................................................................................27
HAZARDOUSMATERIALSSPECIALIST..........................................................................................................29
HAZARDOUSMATERIALSTEAMMANAGER...............................................................................................33
HEAVYEQUIPMENTANDRIGGINGSPECIALIST.......................................................................................35
LOGISTICSSPECIALIST.........................................................................................................................................37
LOGISTICSTEAMMANAGER..............................................................................................................................39
MEDICALSPECIALIST...........................................................................................................................................41
MEDICALTEAMMANAGER................................................................................................................................43
PLANNINGTEAMMANAGER.............................................................................................................................45
RESCUESPECIALIST..............................................................................................................................................47
RESCUESQUADOFFICER....................................................................................................................................49
RESCUETEAMMANAGER...................................................................................................................................51
SAFETYOFFICER.....................................................................................................................................................53
SEARCHTEAMMANAGER...................................................................................................................................55
STRUCTURESSPECIALIST..................................................................................................................................59
TASKFORCELEADER...........................................................................................................................................61
TECHNICALINFORMATIONSPECIALIST......................................................................................................63
TECHNICALSEARCHSPECIALIST....................................................................................................................65
WATERRESCUESPECIALIST.............................................................................................................................67
APPENDIXB:INCIDENTSUPPORTTEAMPOSITIONDESCRIPTIONS..................................................69
ISTCOMMUNICATIONSUNITLEADER..........................................................................................................71
ISTDEMOBILIZATIONUNITLEADER............................................................................................................73
ISTDIVISION/GROUPSUPERVISOR...............................................................................................................75
ISTDOCTOROFVETERINARYMEDICINE....................................................................................................77
ISTDOCUMENTATIONUNITLEADER...........................................................................................................79
ISTFACILITIESUNITLEADER...........................................................................................................................81
ISTGROUNDSUPPORTUNITLEADER...........................................................................................................83
ISTLEADER...............................................................................................................................................................87
ISTLIAISONTOTHEJOINTFIELDOFFICE..................................................................................................89
ISTLOGISTICSSECTIONCHIEF.........................................................................................................................93
ISTOPERATIONSBRANCHDIRECTOR..........................................................................................................97
ISTOPERATIONSSECTIONCHIEF...................................................................................................................99
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ISTPLANNINGSECTIONCHIEF......................................................................................................................103
ISTPOA/MOBILIZATIONCENTERSPECIALIST.......................................................................................105
ISTINFORMATIONOFFICER............................................................................................................................107
ISTRESOURCESUNITLEADER.......................................................................................................................109
ISTSAFETYOFFICER...........................................................................................................................................111
ISTSITUATIONUNITLEADER........................................................................................................................113
ISTSTRUCTURESSPECIALIST.........................................................................................................................115
ISTUS&RSPECIALIST.........................................................................................................................................117
ISTTRAININGMATRIX.......................................................................................................................................119
APPENDIXC:US&RTRAININGCOURSESITEREQUIREMENTS............................................................123
APPENDIXD:TECHNICALRESCUESKILLSETSANDADDITIONALREQUIREDROPESKILLS127
APPENDIXE:TRAINING‐RELATEDFORMS...................................................................................................129
FEMATrainingRequestForm.........................................................................................................................131
InstructorChangeofStatusForm..................................................................................................................135
InstructorApplication–Verification&SignatureForm.......................................................................137
NewCourseChecklist..........................................................................................................................................141
APPENDIXF:CEUREQUIREMENTSBYDISCIPLINE.................................................................................143
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NATIONALUS&RRESPONSESYSTEMTRAININGPROGRAMADMINISTRATIONMANUAL
CHAPTER1:INTRODUCTION
1‐1. Purpose
Thetrainingoftaskforcepersonnelisparamounttotheoverallpreparednessofeachtaskforce, as well as the National US&R Response System as a whole. The standardizedadministration and management of task force training programs will ensure trainingrelated preparedness activities successfully transition to operational readinesscapabilities. This manual is provided to task forces to assist in the administration andmanagementoftrainingandtrainingrelatedactivitiesinordertomaintainconsistencyforkeyprogramelementsthroughouttheentireNationalUS&RResponseSystem.
1‐2. ScopeThismanualisapplicabletokeyelementsoftheTaskForceTrainingProgram,toinclude;types of training, criteria and approval processes, instructor credentialing, membercertificationandrecordsmanagement.Additionally,thedutiesandresponsibilitiesoftheTask Force Training Manager, as well as those of the Divisional Training Work GroupRepresentativesareidentified,includingtheinteractionrequiredoftheseindividuals.ItistheintentthatthismanualbereferencedandutilizedbyTaskForceRepresentatives,Task Force ProgramManagers, Task ForceTrainingManagers and others involvedwiththe administration, management, coordination, delivery, evaluation and certificationprocessesoftheTaskForceTrainingProgram.
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CHAPTER2:TASKFORCETRAININGMANAGER‐POSITIONDESCRIPTION
2‐1. FunctionalDescriptionToensureeachmemberofthetaskforceisproperlytrainedtoconducthisorherdutiesaspartoftheFEMAUS&RPositionDescription,andthat,asawhole,thetaskforcecanfulfillitsintendedmission.
2‐2. ProgramDescriptionTrainingneedstobeanon‐goingcycleofactivitieswhichpreparesindividuals,functionalteams,andtheentiretaskforcefortheirspecificrolesandtasksasrequiredatthetimeofmobilization, deployment, on‐site operations, de‐mobilization, and return‐to‐readiness.This requires that the Training Manager work closely with the team managers tounderstandtheirtrainingneedsandpriorities.TheTrainingManagermustkeepabreastofall scheduled FEMA‐sponsored courses and through the team managers, submitapplications for the eligible candidates.TheTrainingManager shall plan and coordinatetask forceparticipation indisaster trainingandexercisesat theLocal,State,andFederallevels.
2‐3. DescriptionofDutiesApositioncreatedtomanagealltraining‐relatedactivitiesofthetaskforce.
I. GeneralResponsibilitiesResponsibleforassistingthetaskforceinaccomplishingprogramdevelopmentand
readinessobjectivesthatrelatetoeducation,trainingandexercisesby:
A. Establishingtrainingprioritiesbasedontheneedsofthetaskforce
B. Coordinating with the Program Manager, task force leaders and team managers indevelopinganannualtrainingcalendarandbudget
C. Assisting team managers with the development of lesson plans, announcements, andtrainingplans.
D. Maintainingamasterrecordoftrainingonallmembersofthetaskforce
E. Maintainingcommunicationswiththedivisionaltrainingworkgrouprepresentative
F. Ensuring that all updated FEMA curriculum materials are forwarded to task forceinstructors
G. Complete HSEEP training requirements as outlined in the strategic training plan and,whereappropriate,utilizeandplanTFtrainingactivitiesthroughitsuse
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II. SpecificResponsibilities
A. ProvidetoFEMAonanannualbasis,copiesoftaskforcepersonnelrosterandcertifytheirleveloftrainingorpositionqualifications.
B. Ensure training and exercise activities of the task force meet FEMA’s specifications,requirementsandcertifications.
C. Coordinate training of task force members to perform US&R duties in accordance withestablishedFEMAPositionDescriptionsfollowingguidelinesidentifiedinthePositionTaskBookAdministrator’sGuide.
D. Ensurethatpartialorfull‐scaleUS&Rexercisesanddrills,includingmobilizationdrillsareconducted.
E. Assure delivery of US&R related training courses for task force personnel, includingdevelopmentanddeliveryoflocalUS&Rtrainingcourses.
F. Maintainaccuratetrainingrecordsforalltaskforcemembersandensurethattheyarekeptuptodate.
G. Develop an annual training plan to address the training needs of all aspects of the taskforce.
H. AnnuallyreviewandverifytaskforceFEMAapprovedinstructorlist.
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CHAPTER3:FEMAUS&RDIVISIONALTRAININGWORKGROUPREPRESENTATIVES 3‐1. PositionDescription
The position of Divisional TrainingWork Group Representative is intended to enhancecommunicationsandimprovetrainingneedsfromthetaskforceleveltotheFEMAUS&RProgramOfficeviatheTrainingWorkGroup.ThesepositionsareappointedbytheWorkGroupChairwithmutualagreementoftheappointedmember.
3‐2. DescriptionofDuties
AFEMAUS&RDivisionalTrainingWorkGroupRepresentativeisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Coordinatingcommunicationsamongtaskforcetrainingmanagerswithinspecifiedregion
Updating,advising,andcoordinatinfthefollowing:
Courserequestscreeningprocessandroutingfromtaskforces Instructorapplicationsscreeningprocesswithinregion
Collaborating with task force training managers to field questions and concernsrelatingtotrainingatalllevels
Attendingtrainingworkgroupmeetingsasscheduled
Attending divisional Task Force Leadermeetings to update and advise leaders ofcurrenttrainingprogramdirection
Communicatingwith FEMAUS&RProgramOffice to assist and advise on trainingissues
Providing guidance to the Task Force Training Manager on the use of the FEMATrainingProgramAdministrationManual
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CHAPTER4:QUALITYASSURANCE
4‐1. InstructorContinuingEducationUnitsFEMAUS&Rsupports training forallof theFEMAUS&Rtask forces. Inmany instances,instructorsfromothertaskforcesareutilizedtofacilitatetraining.Tokeepinstructionatthehighestlevel,thereisaneedforaContinuingEducationUnitsprogram.Looking at the FEMAUS&R TrainingWork Groupmodel for qualifying instructors, it isapparentthatthereisagoodinitialscreeningforinstructorqualifications.However,oncean instructor’s certificate is issued, there is no mechanism to ensure the instructor iscompetent,stayingabreastofcurrentsubjectmatter,noractivelyteaching.Also,therearenoguidelinesforthespanoftimebetweenclassestaughtbyaninstructor.IfFEMAistoensuretheproficiencyofNationalUS&RResponseSysteminstructors,whichin turn reflects directly on the level of instruction, FEMA staffwill need tomonitor theSystem’sinstructors.ThepurposeoftheCEUssystemwillbetoencourageinstructorstostayabreastofcurrenttrends,knowledgeandinformation.AnotherbenefitofaCEUsprogramisthatinstructorswouldattainandmaintainahigherlevelofprofessionalism.ThiswouldfurtherenhancethereputationoftheNationalUS&RResponseSysteminstructorsandcourses.Manyprofessionalorganizations,teachersandotherdisciplinesarerequiredtocompleteCEUstomaintaincertification. TheseclassesarefortheexchangeofideasandupdateofcurrentissuesandwouldhelpinsurethattheFEMAUS&Rinstructorswouldwearabadgeofprofessionalismandtheclassestheyteachwouldbeofthehighestcaliber.Approved CEU requirements as per each individual Work Group will be maintained inAppendixF.
4‐2. InstructorCodeofEthicsItistheresponsibilityoftheTaskForceTrainingManagertoensurethatallFEMAUS&Rcredentialedinstructorsfollowthecodeofethicslistedbelow.
I. PRINCIPLEI–CommitmenttotheStudentTheinstructorstrivestohelpstudentsrealizetheirpotentialasaneffectivememberoftheNational US&R Response System. The instructor works to enhance the learningenvironmentandtheacquisitionofknowledge.Infulfillmentoftheobligationtothestudent,theinstructorshalldothefollowing:
Createapositivelearningenvironmentforthestudents
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Encouragestudentstothinkandactindependentlyintheirpursuitoflearning
Encouragecriticalthinkingandexpressionofvaryingpointsofview
Makereasonableeffort toprotect thestudent fromphysicalconditionsharmful tolearningortohealthandsafety
Neverbeundertheinfluenceofillicitdrugsoralcoholduringanyportionofaclass
Fosterandsupportthediversityeachstudentbringstotheclassroom
Treatstudentwithequalrespectandprovideequalopportunities
Establishandmaintainthestudent/instructorprofessionalrelationship
Refrain from intentionally exposing the student to embarrassment ordisparagement
Promoteanenvironment freeof inappropriateracial,ethnic,religious,political,orsexualcomments
Refrainfromtheuseofprofaneorabusivelanguage
Maintaineachstudent’srighttoprivacyandconfidentiality
Makeeveryefforttoimpartknowledgerelevanttostudent’ssuccess
Encourage a safe, non‐hostile harassment free teaching/working environmentincludingany“hazing”typeactions
II. PRINCIPLEII‐CommitmenttoTrainingandEducation
TrainingandEducationisvestedbytheNationalUS&RResponseSystemwithatrustandresponsibility requiring the highest ideals of professional service. In fulfillment of theobligationtotheSystem,theinstructorshalldothefollowing:
Maintainhonestyabovereproachwhenpresentingtheinstructor’squalificationsbyprovidingonlyaccurateinformation
Maintainclassroomintegritybyallowingonlycredentialedinstructorstoteach
Maintain professional integrity by refusing any gratuity and/or gift that mightappeartoinfluenceprofessionaldecisionsoractions
Adhere to provisions of 5 CFR 2635.807 in all aspects of teaching, speaking, andwriting
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III. PRINCIPLEIII‐CommitmenttoFEMAUS&RTrainingIn the belief that the quality of services delivered directly influences the program, theinstructorshallmakeeveryefforttoraiseprofessionalstandards,andtopromoteaclimatethatencouragestheenhancementoftheNationalUS&RResponseSystemmission.Infulfillmentoftheobligationtothemission,theinstructorshalladheretothefollowing:
Maintainexamintegritybynotdistributingthemforstudentreview
TeachthecoursetomeetthecoursegoalsandobjectivessetbytheNationalUS&RResponseSystem
Administerthecertificationexamunderdirectvisualsupervision
AdheretothepoliciesandproceduresoftheFEMAUS&RTrainingProgram
Monitorstudentattendancedailyanddocumenttheapprovalofanyabsences
Keepcurrentonthetopicstheyarecredentialedtoteach
Adheretoallcopyrightlaws
Meetallcoursecontentrequirements
Use the course material identified by the National US&R Response System asrequiredforthecourse
Ensurethatthestudent/instructorratioismaintainedatalltimes
InformtheappropriateFEMAUS&Rregionaltrainingrepresentativeonanyissuesfoundwithinthecoursecurriculumordelivery
Report to FEMA US&R regional training representative information regardingclasses and/or instructors that do notmeet the standards required by the FEMAUS&Rprogram
Teachonlyaclassorportionofaclassforwhichtheyarecredentialed
Report to FEMA US&R training work group any negative or harmful classroomdynamicsthatoccurredduringthedeliveryofaFEMAUS&Rclass
Refrain from making false or malicious statements about FEMA US&R trainingcoursesand/orinstructors
SupportthemissionoftheNationalUS&RResponseSystematalltimes
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CHAPTER5:TRAININGDELIVERYPROCEDURES
5‐1. IssueTraining and exercises are critical to National US&R Response System preparedness.National policy is needed to clarifyUS&R training and exercise‐related terminology, thetypes of training delivery available and procedures for requesting, approving andcertifying completion of training and exercises that meet established standards andrequirementsoftheNationalUS&RResponseSystem.
5‐2. PolicyTheNationalUS&RResponseSystem implements thepolicyandprocedures for trainingand exercises supporting the National US&R mission set forth in this procedure. Thefollowingfourtypesoftrainingandexercisesareaddressedanddefinedherein:
1. FEMA‐sponsoredtrainingandexercises2. FEMA‐sanctionedtrainingandexercises3. FEMA‐equivalenttraining4. FEMA‐authorizedtraining
The intent of this policy is to support the current preparedness requirements of theNational US&RResponse System tomeetmission response requirements. Thismissionhasevolvedovertimeandisexpectedtocontinuetodosointhefuture. Asthemissionhaschanged,sohavethetrainingandexerciserequirementstosafelyperformthemission.Specific training requirements are best described within the approved PositionDescriptions forNationalUS&RResponseSystemmembers. ThesepositiondescriptionscanbefoundinAppendixAofthismanual.Amechanismforupdatingpositiondescriptiontraining and qualifications requirements exists within the National US&R AdvisoryOrganization process. There may be a need from time to time to supplement thisestablishedprocesswithotherFEMAdirectiontoaddressachangedmissionorurgentandcompellingneed.Thispolicyisfullyinaccordancewiththecostneutralityprinciplesonwhichtheproposedrule governing the National US&R Response System is based, 44 CFR 208. Therefore,expenditureofFEMAUS&RPreparednessfundsforpurposesotherthanthosethatdirectlysupportFEMANationalUS&Rtrainingandexerciserequirementsisnotpermitted.
5‐3. Training&ExerciseTypes,DefinitionsAndConditions
AlltrainingmustbedeliveredinaccordancewithFEMAUS&Rprogramdirective2004‐001.
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I. FEMA‐SponsoredTrainingAndExercisesThese exercises use approved national standard curricula and procedure and areprovided, paid for, and directly controlled by FEMA through contract, interagencyagreementorothermethodofacquisition.
Trainingandexercisesarehostedatvariousappropriate locations throughout theUS.
Instructorsareidentified,certified,approvedandpaidforbyFEMA.
National US&R Response System members are covered by the Federal WorkersCompensationProgramauthorizedbytheFederalEmployeesCompensationAct.
CertificatesareissuedbyFEMAforsuccessfulcompletion.
FederalfundsprovidedbyFEMAthroughUS&RReadinessCooperativeAgreementsmaybeused for theparticipationofNationalUS&RResponseSystemmembers tosupplementFEMApaidcosts(e.g.,approvedadditionaltrainingparticipants).
NationalUS&RResponseSystemmembersarenotcurrentlycoveredbytheFederalTortClaimsAct.
Example:NationalUS&RTaskForceLeadersCourse.
II. FEMA‐SanctionedTrainingAndExercisesTheseexercisesuseapprovednationalstandardcurriculaandprocedureandarehosted,sponsored, provided and directly controlled by a National US&R Task Force SponsoringAgency.CompletionofthistrainingorexerciseisanidentifiedrequirementinanapprovedPosition Description contained in the FEMA US&R Operations Manual or other FEMAdirection. ThetrainingprogrammanagerforeachtaskforceshallensureaFEMAcoursenumber has been issued by the program office and is attached or visible on the issuedcertificates.
Trainingandexercisesarehostedatvariousappropriate locations throughout theUS.
Instructors are identified, certified, approved by FEMA and paid for by theSponsoringAgency(Federalfundsmaybeused).
National US&R Response System members are covered by the Federal WorkersCompensationProgramauthorizedbytheFederalEmployeesCompensationAct.
CertificatesareissuedbytheSponsoringAgencyforsuccessfulcompletion.
FederalfundsprovidedbyFEMAthroughUS&RReadinessCooperativeAgreementsmaybeusedforcoursepreparation,deliveryandtheparticipationofNationalUS&RResponseSystemmembers.
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NationalUS&RResponseSystemmembersarenotcurrentlycoveredbytheFederalTortClaimsAct.
Example:NationalUS&RRescueSpecialistcourse
III. FEMA‐EquivalentTrainingThis training is non‐system training officially determined by FEMA to be functionallyequivalenttotrainingdeliveredasFEMASponsoredtraining,ortaskforcestrainingatthelocal level Such training is hosted, sponsored andmay be provided by someone otherthanFEMA(e.g.IndustryStandardsorProfessionalAssociations)anddoesnotmeetthedefinition of FEMA Sanctioned Training. Completion of this training or a specificallydeterminedequivalentportionofitisanidentifiedrequirementinanapprovedPositionDescription contained in the FEMAUS&ROperationsManual or other FEMA direction.The trainingprogrammanager foreach task force shall ensureaFEMAcoursenumberhasbeenissuedbytheprogramofficeandisattachedorvisibleontheissuedcertificates.
TrainingishostedatvariousappropriatelocationsthroughouttheUS.
Instructors are determined by FEMA to meet or exceed minimum qualificationstandardsestablishedbytheNationalUS&RResponseSystem.
NationalUS&RResponseSystemmembersarenotcoveredbytheFederalWorkersCompensationProgram.
Certificatesofcompletionareissuedbythetrainingsponsor.FEMAwillacceptsuchcertificates as evidence of fulfillment of training requirements provided that anofficialFEMAEquivalencyDeterminationisofferedtosupportsuchclaim.
FederalfundsprovidedbyFEMAthroughUS&RReadinessCooperativeAgreementsmaybeusedforcoursepreparation,deliveryandtheparticipationofNationalUS&RResponse System members to the extent that these funds are used to supportNationalUS&RResponseSystemrequirements.
The Federal Tort Claims Act does not cover National US&R Response Systemmembers.
Example:DOJWMDBasicConcepts.IV. FEMA‐AuthorizedTraining
This training has no established curricula but the knowledge, skills and abilities gainedfrom the training are specifically required in the National US&R Operations ManualPositionDescriptions (e.g.,NWCG ICS courses). Such trainingmaybehosted, sponsoredandprovidedbysomeoneotherthanFEMA.FEMAexertsnodirectcontrolofthecurriculaor its delivery. The training programmanager for each task force shall ensure a FEMAcoursenumberhasbeenissuedbytheprogramofficewhenapplicableandisattachedorvisibleontheissuedcertificates.
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TrainingishostedatvariousappropriatelocationsthroughouttheUS.
NationalUS&RResponseSystemmembersarenotcoveredbytheFederalWorkersCompensationProgram.
Certificates of completion are issued by the training sponsor. FEMAmay acceptsuchcertificatesasmeetingtheenablingandterminalobjectiveforsuchtraining.
FederalfundsprovidedbyFEMAthroughUS&RReadinessCooperativeAgreementsmaybeusedforcoursepreparation,deliveryandtheparticipationofNationalUS&RResponse System members to the extent that these funds are used to supportNationalUS&RResponseSystemrequirements.
The Federal Tort Claims Act does not cover National US&R Response Systemmembers.
Example:NWCGCommunicationsTechniciancourse.
5‐4.TrainingEquivalencyDeterminationProcess
ThisprocessappliesonlytoFEMAEquivalentTrainingasdefinedinsection3above.Thispolicy defines the process for requesting, reviewing, recommending and determiningFEMAEquivalentTrainingand supersedespreviouspolicyanddirectionon this subject.The procedural steps detailed below comprise the FEMA Equivalency Determinationprocessandaresummarizedinthegraphicflowchartthatfollows.ANationalUS&RTaskForceLeaderrequestsaFEMATrainingEquivalencydeterminationinwriting at least 60 days before the training begins to the chair of theNationalUS&RTrainingWorkGroup,andthechairoftheappropriateSubjectMatterExpert(SME)WorkGroup,with a courtesy copies to theFEMAProgramOffice andOperationsGroupChair.Therequestmustcontaintrainingcourseinformationincludingthefollowing:
Curriculum
Courseobjectives
Instructors
Instructorqualifications
Facilitiesandprops
Deliveryschedule
ReviewoftherequestforFEMAEquivalencydeterminationwillbemadebytheresponsibleWork Groups within 15 days of receipt and their written recommendation will beforwardedtoFEMAthroughtheOperationsGroupChair.
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FEMAwillconsidertherecommendationandissueawrittendeterminationofequivalencyor non‐equivalencywithin 15 days of receipt of a recommendation from theOperationsGroupChair.Thiswritten equivalency determination applies only to the specific training delivery forwhich the equivalency determination request is made. The same course offered at asubsequent time to different students will require a new specific equivalencydeterminationforeachsubsequentdelivery.TheformstobeusedtorequestthesetypesoftrainingarelocatedinAppendixE.
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Course Equivalency Application Process
Task Force
Needs Training
Training is Outside
Of the FEMA Sponsored Or
Sanctioned Courses
Curriculum Sent
To Appropriate WG for Equivalency Determination
Equivalency Determination Made
Class Is Posted In “Accepted “Equivalent
Training Matrix
System Member Makes Appropriate
Entries in PTB. Signed Off By Task
Force Training Manager
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CHAPTER6:INSTRUCTORCREDENTIALING6‐1. ApplicationProcess
Therearethree(3)typesofinstructorsintheNationalUS&RResponseSystem.ThefirsttypeofinstructoristheSubjectMatterExperts(SME)whocanteachacomponentofaclass.AnexampleisaStructuralEngineerteachingtheengineeringportionofanSCTcourse.Ifanindividualisnotamemberofataskforce,theywouldcompleteaninstructorapplicationformandsubmititforapprovalthroughtheappropriateworkgroupbeforeitisforwardedtotheTrainingWorkGroupforfinalapproval.Iftheindividualisamemberof a task force, the individual would submit it through their task force for appropriatesignaturesbeforeitisforwardedtotheappropriateWorkGroupforapproval.Thesecondtypeofinstructorisanadjunctinstructor.AdjunctinstructorsmusthaveNFPA1041levelI,orequivalent,andhaveattendedthespecificcourseforwhichapplying.TheseinstructorsmustbeataskforcememberandmeetcurrenttechnicalPositionDescriptionrequirements.The third typeof instructor is a lead instructor. Lead instructorsmusthaveNFPA1041level II, or equivalent, have attended the specific course for which applying and havedelivered training as an adjunct instructor for two (2) course delivers. An AdjunctInstructorEvaluationformforeachcoursemustbeincludedwiththeapplication.If a formal T‐t‐T course is provided and the applying member has attended the T‐t‐TcourseandmeetstheotherrequirementsforaLevel1orLevel2instructor,theywillbeapprovedattheapplicablelevelinlieuofadditionaldeliveriesasidentifiedabove.Priortoa T‐t‐T or the above referenced adjunct/lead qualification process, only curriculumauthorswill be qualified to instruct new courses. Course revisions or updates shall bereviewed by the training working group and the respective course working group todetermine the need for a T‐t‐T course or an alternative method to update currentinstructors.Membersinvolvedinthesignificantdevelopmentofnewcourses,andcourserewritesmaybegivenadjunctorleadinstructorstatusaslongasallotherinstructorrequirementsaremetforadjunctorleadinstructor.The prospective instructor applicant would complete the application instructions thatfollowonsubmittinganapplication.
6‐2. ApplicationInstructions
Theapplicantmustcompleteaseparateapplicationperdisciplinerequest.Theinstructorapplicationcanbefoundatthefollowingwebsite:
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https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=j6mVkgTnyTn64U6AhbJxng
Theapplicationprocessisasfollows:
1. Upload signature verification and instructor ethics signature page. Signatureverificationandinstructorethicssignaturepagecanbefoundinthelinkatthetopofthe application, and this form will be accepted with electronic or hand writtensignatures.
2. Completetheapplicantinformation.
3. Selecttheinstructorlevelandaddcurrentinstructornumberifyouhaveone.
4. SelectapplicableNFPA1041qualificationsforeitheradjunctorleadinstructoranduploadsupportingdocumentation.
5. Select training course that you are applying to instruct and uploadcertificate/supportingdocumentationtoverifyyouhaveattendedandcompletedthecourse.
6. Compete instructionexperience (required for leadandmustbeaminimumof twocoursesofcourseapplyingtoinstruct)anduploadsupportingdocumentation.
7. Select“submit”tocompleteapplication.6‐3. ApprovalProcess
Step1. Instructor applications will be made available 60 days prior to the NationalTrainingWorkingGroupmeetingandwillclose30dayslater(30dayapplicationperiod).
Step2. Applications will be processed by the National Training Work Group, at workgroup meeting following the application period and then forwarded to theTrainingWorkGroupChairforfinalsignature.
Step3. Uponcompletionoftheapprovalprocesstheresultswillbeautomaticallyemailed
totheapplicantandtheinstructorlistwillbeupdated.
6‐4.InstructorChangeofStatusThe “Instructor Change of Status form” found in Appendix E shall be filled out when aFEMAcredentialedinstructorattheLead,AdjunctorSMElevelsistransferringtoanothertask force, or needs removed from the official FEMA instructor list. Removal from theFEMA instructor list shall be mandatory if the member is no longer affiliated with theNationalUS&RResponseSystemexceptinthecaseofSME’swhohavebeenapprovedbythe appropriate work group. A separate formmust be filled out for each discipline inwhichthememberislistedasaninstructor.
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It is the responsibility of the TF programmanager in conjunction with the TF trainingmanager to initiatea reviewofall instructorsaffiliatedwith the task forceonanannualbasis to determine if allmembers indicated by the official FEMA instructor list are stillmembersingoodstandingwiththeNationalUS&RResponseSystemandarequalifiedtoinstructintheirindicatedspecialty.Membersaffiliatedwiththetaskforcewhoarelistedas instructors but no longer remain current or competent in their specific field ofinstruction shall be removed from the list. Instructor knowledge, instructional andoperational activity and compliance with any applicable continuing educationrequirementsshouldguide theprogrammanager in thedecision toremove thememberfromtheinstructorlist.MembersdisagreeingwiththeactionsoftheprogrammanagertoremovethemfromthelistmaysubmitinwritingtotheDivisionalTrainingWorkGroupRepresentativetheircaseforremainingontheinstructorlist.Thiswrittencorrespondencewillbediscussedatthenexttrainingworkgroupmeetingandtheappropriateworkinggroupmaybeconsultedtoassistinthefinaldecision.Thedecisionofthetrainingworkgroupchairwillbefinalandbinding.
6‐5. FEMAUS&RAdjunctInstructorEvaluationFormThis form is supplied in Appendix E and is intended to be used in the future as anevaluativetoolforAdjunctinstructorswishingtomoveforwardtoaleadinstructorrole.ItisnotcurrentlyinusebytheSystemasitscriteriaforuseisbeingevaluated.
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CHAPTER7:TASKFORCETRAININGRECORDS 7‐1. RecordMaintenance
TheTaskForceTrainingManagershallmaintaincentralizedtrainingrecordsforeachtaskforcemember.Eachrecordshallcontain,ataminimum,thefollowingdocumentation:
Allpre‐requisitecoursesforthespecificdiscipline
Allgeneraltrainingrequirements
Alldisciplinespecifictrainingrequirements
CopyofPositionTaskBook
Currentcopiesofapplicableprofessionallicenses,(i.e.,PE,MD,EMT‐P,CDL,etc.)
Current copies of applicable technical certifications, (i.e., Forklift Operator,Welder/Burner,Poweractuateddevice,Rigger,etc.)
Copiesofinstructorcredentials
AlltrainingattendedusingFEMAUS&RCooperativeAgreementfunds
Training accomplishedprior tomembership on the task force, or training accomplishedwhere there were no FEMA US&R Cooperative Agreement funds expended may bedocumentedinthefollowingmanner:
Copiesofcoursecertificates
Copiesofcourserostersign‐insheets
Memorandum from the participating agency attesting to completion of specifiedtraining,includingspecificdates,timesandhours.
Training accomplished using FEMA US&R Cooperative Agreement funds must bedocumentedinthefollowingmanner:
Signedcopiesofcoursecompletioncertificates
Signedcopiesofcourserostersign‐insheets(ifcertificatenotissued)
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7‐2. FEMA‐IssuedCourseNumbersCoursesthathavebeenvettedthroughtheprocesstoreceiveequivalency,authorizingorsanctioningwillreceiveaFEMAissuedcoursenumberfromtheprogramoffice.Acoursewithout this number will not meet the requirements set forth for equivalency orsanctioning.In caseswhere a FEMAUS&R task force is providing the training, the trainingmanagermustensurethiscoursenumberappearsontheissuedcertificate.Incaseswherethetrainingisprovidedbyavendor,thetaskforcetrainingmanagershallaskthevendortoincludetheFEMAIssuedcoursenumberonthecertificate.Whenthisisnotpossible,theauthorizationletterprovidedbyFEMAshallbeattachedtothecertificateinthemembersfile.Copiesofthecertificatemustalsoincludeacopyoftheauthorizationletterfromtheprogramoffice.
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APPENDIXA:TASKFORCEPOSITIONDESCRIPTIONSI. Introduction
The primary mission of the National US&R Response System is the coordination,development, and maintenance of the Federal effort to provide resources to locate,extricate, and provide immediate medical treatment to victims trapped in collapsedstructures,aswellastoconductotherlife‐savingoperations.The Program Manager of each task force is responsible for the selection, training,equipping, mobilization, and deployment of the task force to respond to thosesituations as outlined in the National Response Framework. Those selected to becomemembersof theNationalUS&RResponse Systemmust be cognizant of the fact that theworkperformedrequiresthemembertomeetallphysicalrequirementsasdeterminedbythe SponsoringAgency, to be available tomobilize on short notice, andtobecapableoffunctioning for long hours in a physically challenging and austere environment oftenunderadverseandarduousconditions.To assist the Program Manager in meeting the objectives demonstrated above, theNational US&R Response System has developed position descriptions and generalrequirements (Training and Administrative) that apply to each member. Position taskbooks are under development. The Program Manager will ensure that each of theseguiding documents is used to maintain the operational capability of the task forcemembers.
II. GeneralAdministrativeRequirementsThetaskforcewilldothefollowing:
Maintain a current memorandum of agreement with DHS/FEMA, as well asparticipating agency agreements, and/or affiliated personnel agreements, asapplicable
Maintain a file for each rosteredmember that includes the following completedforms:
ApplicationforFederalEmployment;OptionalForm612 EmployeeDataTransmittalSheet(EDTS) AppointmentAffidavits;StandardForm61
Document each member’s successful completion of a quantitative respiratoryprotection fit test requiredper29CFR1910.134,asdefined inProgramDirective2005‐008
Ensurethateachmemberhasmaintainscurrentinoculations,asdefinedinProgramDirective2005‐008,unlessmedicallycontraindicatedorrefusalisdocumented
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Document that each member has a current Physician Clearance for DeploymentdocumentasdefinedinProgramDirective2005‐00
III. GeneralTrainingRequirements
Eachmemberwilldothefollowing:
Completecriticalincidentstressawarenesstraining
CompleteIS‐100andIS‐200,IS‐700andIS‐800Bon‐linecourses
Complete theNational US&R Response System Orientation course aspart of thetaskforceorientation
Complete initial training at the first responder operations level for hazardousmaterials(OSHA29CFR,1910.120)
Completeannualrefreshertrainingasrequiredforfirstresponderoperationslevelforhazardousmaterials(OSHA29CFR,1910.120).
Maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Task force memberscurrently licensed or certified as EMT (all levels) and licensed board‐certifiedemergencyphysiciansinherentlymeetthisrequirement.
CompleterespiratoryprotectiontrainingperOSHA29CFR1910.134(k)
Complete refresher training as required for respiratory protection training perOSHA29CFR1910.134(k)
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemWMDEnhancedOperationsCourse
CompleteNFPA1670awarenessleveltrainingforthefollowing:
Confinedspacerescueoperations Waterrescueoperations Structuralcollapseoperations
Complete initial blood‐borne pathogen training in accordancewith OSHA 29 CFR1910.1030
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CANINESEARCHSPECIALIST
I. FunctionalDescription
TheCanineSearch Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the search functionwith the canine resource. He/she is also responsible for the care and welfare of thecanine during mission deployment. The Canine Search Specialist reports to the SearchTeamManager.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheCanineSearchSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Searchingdisasterenvironmentsandlocationsindicatedinthemissionassignmentusingappropriatecaninesearchequipmentandtechniques
Documentingresultsofthecaninesearch,includinglocationsofalertsandroutingthemappropriately
Understandingandaccuratelyinterpretingcaninebehavior,includingknowledgeofthecapabilitiesandlimitationsofsearchcanines
Care andwelfare of his/her canine including assisting themedical teamwith thecanine’smedicalcare
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
I. PositionRequirementsandCriteria
Individualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeCanine Search Specialists in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirements are to provide canine teams capable of using the search techniques andtactics required to support the search function with the canine resource in variousdisasterenvironments.
II. RequiredTrainingTheCanineSearchSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
Have current certification as a National US&R Response System Canine SearchSpecialistTeammember
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemCanineSearchSpecialistCourse
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemGPSAwarenessLevelCourse
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Complete the required technical rescue skill sets and additional required roperescueskillsasdefinedinAppendixDattheendofthismanual
III. RecommendedTrainingTheCanineSearchSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemTechnicalSearchSpecialistCourse
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemGPSOperationsLevelCourse
Acanineemergencyfieldcarecourse
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COMMUNICATIONSSPECIALISTI. FunctionalDescription
ThetaskforceCommunicationsSpecialistisresponsibleformanaging,andmaintaining,allcommunicationsandcommunicationssystemsforhis/hertaskforce.TheCommunicationsSpecialistreportsdirectlytotheLogisticsTeamManager.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheCommunicationsSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
KeepingtheTaskForceLeaderandLogisticsManager informedof thecapabilitiesand/orlimitationsofincidentcommunications
Assessingoverallcommunicationsneeds,obtainingfrequencies,anddevelopingthetaskforceincidentcommunicationsplan
The installation, operation, and maintenance of the task force communicationssystems including radio, satellite, telephone, internet, GPSs and networks duringincidents
Coordinating communications with other entities, task forces and the IncidentSupportTeam(IST)CommunicationsUnitLeader
Adheringtoallsafetyprocedures
Accountability, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs of communicationsequipment
Maintainingappropriaterecordsandreports
Maintainingthecommunicationscacheinanoperationalstateatalltimes
Developing requests for replacement or repair for consumable, inoperative, lost,damaged,ordestroyeditems
Developingataskforcecommunicationsplan(ICS205)aspartofthetacticalactionplan
OperatingasanISTcommunicationscenterdispatcher
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeCommunications Specialists in theNational US&RResponse System.The intent of theserequirementsistoselectpersonnelcapableofmanagingthecommunicationsneedsofthetaskforceinthedisasterenvironment.
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IV. RequiredTrainingTheCommunicationSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemGPSAwarenessLevelCourse
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemCommunicationsSpecialistCourse
V. RecommendedTrainingTheCommunicationsSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
CommunicationsTechnicianCourse(S‐258USWG)and/orAll‐HazardsCommunicationsTechCourse((DHS‐xxx‐RESP),whichiscurrentlyrequiredforISTCommunicationsUnitLeaderposition
CommunicationsUnitLeaderCourse(S‐358USWG)and/orAll‐HazardsCommunicationsU/LCourse(DHS‐114‐RESP),whichiscurrentlyrequiredforISTCommunicationsUnitLeaderposition
AdvancedCommunicationsSpecialistQualification(ACOMUS&R),whichisaMERSqualificationprocess
The2005orlaterversionoftheNationalUS&RResponseSystemCommunicationsSpecialistCourseincludingtheNon‐DisclosureofSensitiveInformationTraining
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HAZARDOUSMATERIALSSPECIALIST
I. FunctionalDescription
TheHazardousMaterials Specialist is responsible forperforming the varioushazardousmaterialsfunctionsforthetaskforceduringincidentoperations.TheHazardousMaterialsSpecialistreportsdirectlytotheHazardousMaterialsTeamManager.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheHazardousMaterialsSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Providing an initial and ongoing survey (detection,monitoring and sampling) for,andidentificationof,thepresenceofhazardousmaterialsatsearchandrescuesites
Proficiencywith the set up and use of the decontamination system in the US&Rcache
Directingdecontamination procedures for any task force member victim, canine,orequipment
Performingminormitigation operations within the scope of the Hazmat ConceptofOperations(CONOPS)
Assistingteammanagersinprovidinginformationtopersonnelregardingchemicaldata and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compatibility and capability fortacticaloperations
• Documentingallrelatedinformationregardingtheincident
• Adheringtoallsafetyprocedures
• ProperlyutilizingthedetectionmonitorsanddevicesintheUS&Rcache
• DemonstratingproficiencyindonninganddoffingallpersonalprotectiveequipmentintheUS&Rcache
• DemonstratingproficiencyinbuildingtriageandUS&Rmarkingsystems
• Working with Logistics Team personnel to establish and maintain a regularmaintenance schedule for HazMat cache items as required, including calibration,batterycharging,functiontestsandfieldrepair
PerformingregularassessmentsoftheBaseofOperations(BoO)
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• Performingregularassessmentsofthebaseofoperationsforhazardousconditions,suchascarbonmonoxidefromgenerators,oranyothercontaminants
• Establishingandmaintaininga liaisonwithHazMatpersonnel from the IncidentSupportTeam(IST)andothertaskforces
• Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassignedduringamission
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteria Individualswhomeet thefollowingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeHazardous Materials Specialists in the National US&R Response System. The intent oftheserequirementsistoselectpersonnelfullycapableofprovidingcompetenthazardousmaterials assessments and advice to task force personnel in the urban disasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheHazardousMaterialSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
Meetandmaintaintherequirementsas acertifiedHazardousMaterialsTechnicianas per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations andEmergencyResponse
Meet and maintain the AHJ competencies in accordance with National FireProtection Association standard 472 Standard for Professional Competence ofResponders to HazardousMaterials Incidents to the level of HazardousMaterialsTechnician
Complete the National US&R Response WMD considerations for HazardousMaterialsSpecialistCourse
CompletealltechnicalrescueskillsetsandadditionalrequiredroperescueskillsasdefinedinAppendixDattheendofthismanual
V. RecommendedTraining
TheHazardousMaterialsSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological/Nuclear for Hazardous MaterialsTechnician Course (PER‐241), U.S. Department of Energy National SecurityAdministration,NevadaTestSite
WMDHazardousMaterialsTechnicianTraining(HT)Course(PER‐261),CentersforDomesticPreparedness,Anniston,Alabama.
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HAZARDOUSMATERIALSTEAMMANAGER
I. FunctionalDescriptionTheHazardousMaterials(HazMat)TeamManagerisresponsibleformanagingtheHazmatfunctionsofthetaskforceandsupervisingtheHazardousMaterialsSpecialistsofthetaskforce.TheHazardousMaterialsTeamManagerreportsdirectlytotheTaskForceLeader.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheHazardousMaterialsTeamManagerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
DevelopingandimplementingtheHazMatcomponentofthetaskforcetacticalplan
• Coordinating,managing,andsupervisingallHazMatactivities.
• ProvidinginputinthedevelopmentofthesafetyplanincooperationwithMedicalTeamManagerandSafetyOfficerswhileadheringtoallsafetyprocedures.
DeterminingHazMatorganizationalandlogisticalneeds
• Receiving briefings and situation reports and ensuring that all HazMat personnelarekeptinformedofmissionobjectivesandstatuschanges.
• Providingsituationupdatesandmaintainingrecordsandreports.
• Preparingdeploymentperformanceevaluationsforassignedpersonnel.
• EnsuredocumentationoftaskscompletedintheHazMatSpecialisttaskbook.
• Providingaccountability,maintenance,andminorrepairsforallissuedequipment.
• Possessingknowledgeof thepracticalapplicationofavailable(detection,PPE,anddecontamination)technologyusedtosupportUS&RHazMatConceptofOperations(CONOPS).
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteria
Individualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeHazardousMaterial TeamManagers in the National US&R Response System.TheintentoftheserequirementsistoselectfunctionalmanagerscapableofeffectivelymanagingandsupervisingtheHazMatcomponentintheurbandisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheHazardousMaterialTeamManagershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
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MeetalltrainingrequirementsoftheHazardousMaterialsSpecialist
V. RecommendedTrainingTheHazardousMaterialTeamManagershouldcompletethefollowing:
WeaponsofMassDestructionRadiological/NuclearforHazardousMaterialsTechnician(CoursePER‐241),U.S.DepartmentofEnergyNationalSecurityAdministrationNevadaTestSite
WMDHazardousMaterialsTechnicianTraining(HT)Course(PER‐261),CentersforDomesticPreparedness,Anniston,Alabama
Taskforcewaterpurificationsystemtraining
ICS300inaccordancewiththeNationalStandardCurriculumTrainingDevelopmentGuidance
NIMSIS‐703ResourceManagementCourse
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HEAVYEQUIPMENTANDRIGGINGSPECIALIST
I. FunctionalDescription
The Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist is responsible for performing variousassessmentsandconstruction‐relatedliaisonforthetaskforceduringincidentoperations.TheHeavyEquipmentandRiggingSpecialistreportsdirectlytotheRescueTeamManager.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheHeavyEquipmentandRiggingSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
• Ensuring the safety of task forcemembers by assessing hazards at disastersitespertainingtotheoperationsofcranesandotherheavyequipment
• Assessing the need for and capabilities of various types of construction‐relatedequipmenttoassisttaskforcepersonnelinUS&Ractivities
• Assessing disaster site for safe and efficient location of cranes and other heavyequipment
• Preparing site for and assisting with positioning and setup of cranes and otherheavyequipment
• Identifying various rigging techniques to assist in the rescue of victims orstabilization of collapsed buildings, including the development of rigging plansandprocedures
• Interacting with and coordinating efforts between the task force personnel andheavyequipmentoperators,contractorsandorganizedlabor
• Adheringtoallsafetyprocedures
• Providing documentation to assist task force in procuring cranes and otherheavyequipment,aswellasmaintainingdailylogs
• Providingaccountability,maintenance,andminorrepairsforallissuedequipment
• PerformingadditionaltasksordutiesasassignedIII. PositionRequirementsandCriteria
Individualswhomeet thefollowingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeHeavy Equipment and Rigging Specialists in theNational US&RResponse System. Theintent of these requirements is to select personnel fully capable of providingcompetent assessments and advice to task force personnel in the urban disasterenvironment.
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IV. RequiredTrainingTheHeavyEquipmentandRiggingSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
MeetallAdministrativeandGeneralTrainingrequirements
Complete theNational US&RResponse SystemHeavy Equipment andRiggingSpecialistcourse
V. OtherSpecificRequirementsTheHeavyEquipmentandRiggingSpecialistshallbeexperienced in heavy constructionfield, suchas heavy equipment operator, craneoperator, ironworker, rigger, orotherapplicablefield,orpossessaminimumofthreeyearsofexperienceasaRescueSpecialistonataskforce.
VI. RecommendedTrainingTheHeavyEquipmentRiggingSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
AlltechnicalrescueskillsetsandadditionalrequiredroperescueskillsasdefinedinAppendixDofthismanualunlessqualifiedasarescuespecialist
NationalUS&RResponseSystemStructuralCollapseTechnicianTrainingCourse
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LOGISTICSSPECIALISTI. FunctionalDescription
TheLogisticsSpecialistisresponsibleforensuringthepreparationandmaintenanceofthetaskforceequipmentcache.TheLogisticsSpecialistreportsdirectlytotheLogisticsTeamManager.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheLogisticsSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Coordinatingthepackaging,transport,distributionandmaintenanceofthetaskforceequipmentcacheprior,duringandsubsequenttomissionassignments
Coordinatingwithmilitaryand/orcivilianofficialsfortransportationneeds
ProcuringequipmentasdirectedbytheLogisticsTeamManager
Ensuringaccountabilityandsecurityofthetaskforceequipmentcache
Maintainingaccurateandtimelyrecordsandreports
Adheringtoallsafetyprocedures
Maintainingandrepairingthetaskforceequipmentcache
Assistingwithover‐allmanagementoftaskforcefacilitiesandfleet
Coordinatinganddirectingsupportspecialists
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeetthefollowingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeLogistics Specialists in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirements is toselectpersonnelcapableofmanaging the logistics needs of thetask force in the urban disasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheLogisticsSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemGPSAwarenessLevelCourse
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CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemLogisticsSpecialistCourse
CompleteOSHA29CFR1910.178(forklifttraining)course
CompleteaDOTHazardousMaterialsHandler/Packer/Labelercourseasestablishedby49CFR,Part172.704
I. RecommendedTraining
TheLogisticsSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
CompleteOrderingManagercourse(J‐252)
CompleteReceivingandDistributionManagercourse(J‐253)
CompleteBaseCampManagercourse(J‐254)
CompleteEquipmentManagercourse(J‐255)
CompleteSecurityManagercourse(J‐259)
CompleteandmaintaincertificationasaCertifyingOfficialforTransportationRequirementsandRegulations–AirandGround
IATA Title49CFR AFMAN24‐204
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LOGISTICSTEAMMANAGER
I. FunctionalDescriptionThe Logistics Team Manager is responsible for the logistics function of the UrbanSearch and Rescue Task Force and supervising the Task Force Logistics Specialist,Communications Specialist, Support Specialist, and other personnel as assigned. TheLogisticsTeamManagerreportsdirectlytotheTaskForceLeader.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheLogisticsTeamManagerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
• AlldutiesandresponsibilitiesoftheLogisticsSpecialist
• Completionofalltaskforcetransportationdocuments(cargomanifests,shippingdeclarations,billsoflading,etc.)
• Coordinating,managing,andsupervisingalllogisticalactivities
• Maintainingaccurateandtimelyrecordsandreports
• Preparingperformanceevaluationsforassignedpersonnel
• Ensuringaccountability,maintenance,andrepairsforalltaskforceequipment
• Provideforoperationandmaintenanceforallfacilitiesandassociatedequipment
• CoordinatewithISTLogisticsSectionontaskforceissues
• Managementoftaskforcetransportationfleet
• Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeLogistics Team Managers in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirements is to select functional managers capable of effectively managing andsupervisingthelogisticalcomponentintheurbandisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheLogisticsTeamManagershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
MeetallrequiredtrainingforLogisticsSpecialist
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Completeandmaintaincertification as a Certifying Official for TransportationRequirementsandRegulations–AirandGround
IATA Title49CFR AFMAN24‐204
V. RecommendedTraining
TheLogisticsTeamManagershouldcompletethefollowing:
• OrderingManagerCourse(J‐252)
ReceivingandDistributionManagercourse(J‐253)
BaseCampManagerCourse(J‐254)
EquipmentManagerCourse(J‐255)
SecurityManagerCourse(J‐259)
FacilityUnitLeader(S‐354)
GroundSupportUnitLeader(S‐355)
SupplyUnitLeader(S‐356)
FoodUnitLeader(S‐357)
FederalPropertyCustodialOfficer
ICS‐300inaccordancewiththeNationalStandardCurriculumTraining
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MEDICALSPECIALIST
I. FunctionalDescriptionTheMedicalSpecialistisresponsibleforperformingthemedicalfunctionofthetaskforceincident operation. The Medical Specialist reports directly to the Medical TeamManager.TheMedicalSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Thegeneralhealthconsiderationsofanddeliveryofmedicalcaretoalltaskforcepersonnel,victims,andsearchdogs,whileunderthesupervisionoftheMedicalTeamManager,duringdisasterevents
ImplementingthemedicalactionplansspecifiedbytheMedicalTeamManager
Accountability,maintenance,andminorrepairsforallissuedequipment
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassignedduringamission
II. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeMedical Specialists in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirementsistoselectpersonnelfullycapableofprovidingmedicalcarerequiredbythetaskforceintheurbandisasterenvironment.
III. RequiredTrainingTheMedical Specialistmust be actively participating in pre‐hospital care. He/she shalleither be currently certified/licensed as an EMT‐Paramedic and have met all therequirementsintheirlocaljurisdictionormeettherequirementslistedbelow:
PhysicianAssistant
RegisteredNurse‐Practitioner
RegisteredNursewhoiscurrentlycertified/licensedasaPhysicianAssistant
RegisteredNurse‐PractitionerorRegisteredNurse–certifiedwithinanaccreditedorganizationormunicipalityandmeetstheNationalRegistryofEmergencyMedicalTechnician–ParamedicStandardsorStatecertificationrequirementsandactivelypracticesadvancedpre‐hospitallifesupport
Mustbecertifiedandmaintainthefollowing,BTLS,ACLS,andPALSregimens(orequivalent)
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TheMedicalSpecialistmustalsohavecompletedthefollowing:
Alladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
TheFEMA/US&RMedicalTeamTrainingCourse
The FEMA/US&R WMD considerations for themedicalteam
TechnicalrescueskillsetsandadditionalrequiredroperescueskillsasdefinedinAppendixDattheendofthismanual
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheMedicalSpecialistshouldcompleteacanineemergencymedicalcourse.
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MEDICALTEAMMANAGER
I. FunctionalDescriptionThe Medical Team Manager has overall responsibility for the management andsupervision of the medical function of the task force during incident operations. TheMedicalTeamManagerreportsdirectlytotheTaskForceLeader.TheMedicalTeamManagerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Developing and implementing the medical component of the task force tacticalactionplan
Directlysupervisingthemedicalspecialists
AssistinginthedevelopmentofthesafetyplanincoordinationwiththetaskforceSafetyOfficerandtaskforceHazMatSpecialist
Coordinating,managing,andsupervisingofallmedicalactivities
Determiningthemedicalorganizationalandlogisticsneeds
Receivingbriefings and situation reports and ensuring that all medicalpersonnelarekeptinformedofstatuschange
Responsiblefor providing situation reports andmaintaining records andreports
Preparingperformanceevaluationsforassignedpersonnel
Directingmedicalcaredeliverytotaskforcepersonnel,searchdogs,andvictims
Ensuringacontinuumofmedicalcareandcoordinatinginteractionwithallappropriateoutsidemedicalentities
Ensuring accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all issuedequipment
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassignedduringamission
II. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeMedicalTeamManagers in theNationalUS&RResponseSystem. The intent of theserequirements is to select functional managers capable of effectively managing,coordinating, and supervising the medical component in the urban disasterenvironment.
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III. RequiredTrainingTheMedicalTeamManagershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
Bealicensedphysicianwhoisemergencymedicineresidency‐trainedand/orBoard‐certified in emergencymedicine and actively practicing clinical emergencymedicineandhavingexperiencewithpre‐hospitalmedicalcareORbeacurrentlylicensedphysicianwithcurrentACLS,ATLSandPALScertification(orequivalent)whosemedicalactivitiesincludeclinicalmedicineandorpre‐hospitalcare
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemMedicalTeamTrainingCourse
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheMedicalTeamManagershouldcompletethefollowing:
ICS‐300inaccordancewiththeNationalStandardCurriculumTrainingDevelopmentGuidance
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemWMDConsiderationsforthemedicalteamcourse
Acanineemergencymedicinecourse
TechnicalrescueskillsetsandadditionalrequiredroperescueskillsasidentifiedinAppendixDattheendofthismanual
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PLANNINGTEAMMANAGERI. FunctionalDescription
The task force Planning Team Manager is responsible for planning aspects of the taskforceduring incident operations.ThePlanningTeamManager supervises theStructuresSpecialist and Technical Information Specialist. The Planning Team Manager reportsdirectlytotheTaskForceLeader
II. DescriptionofDutiesThePlanningTeamManagerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Developingandimplementingtheplanningcomponentsofthetaskforcetacticalactionplan
Coordinating,managingandsupervisingallplanningcomponentactivities
Determiningtheplanningcomponentorganizationalandlogisticsneeds
Receivingbriefingsandsituationreportsandensuringthatallplanningpersonnelarekeptinformedofstatuschanges
Providingsituationreportsandmaintainingrecordsandreports
Preparingperformanceevaluationsforassignedpersonnel
Providingaccountability,maintenance,andminorrepairsforallplanningteamequipment
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesassigned
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the following requirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeTaskForcePlanningTeamManagers intheNationalUS&RResponseSystem. Theintentof these requirements is to select functional managers capable of effectivelymanagingandsupervisingtheplanningcomponentintheurbandisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingThePlanningTeamManagershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
CompleteICS‐300inaccordancewiththeNationalStandardCurriculumTrainingDevelopmentGuidance
CompleteNationalUS&RResponseSystemPlanningTeamTrainingCourse
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RESCUESPECIALISTI. FunctionalDescription
TheRescueSpecialist is responsible forperformingtherescue functionof the task forceincidentoperation. TheRescueSpecialistreportsdirectlytoaRescueSquadOfficer.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheRescueSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Implementingtechnicalskillsandoperatingequipmentnecessaryforcompletingtherescueportionoftheactionplan
Performing rescue operations under the direct supervision of a Rescue SquadOfficerandprovidingperiodicprogressreportsasneeded
Operatingandconductingroutinefieldmaintenanceofrescuetoolsandequipment
Ensuringaccountabilityandmaintenanceforallissuedequipment
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesassigned
Evaluatingandmodifyingrescuetacticsasneeded
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeRescue Specialists in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirements is to select personnel fully capable of providing the rescue tactics andtechniquesrequiredinadisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheRescueSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Completealladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
MeetrequirementsofNFPA1006(2008)TechnicalRescuerLevel1&2(ExcludingChapter1Administration:Section1.3.3)
Chapter5:JobPerformanceRequirements Chapter6:RopeRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter7:ConfinedSpaceRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter8:TrenchRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter10:VehicleandMachineryRescue(Levels1&2)
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CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemStructuralCollapseTechnicianCourseoraFEMA/DHSapprovedequivalent
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemGPSAwarenessLevelCourse
CurrentCertificationinbasicfirstaidforfirstrespondersorequivalent
V. RecommendedTraining
TheRescueSpecialistshouldcompleteChapter11:SurfaceWaterRescue(Levels1&2)
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RESCUESQUADOFFICER I. FunctionalDescription
TheRescueSquadOfficer is responsible for supervisingoneormoreTaskForceRescueSquad(s).TheRescueSquadOfficerreportsdirectlytotheRescueTeamManager.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheRescueSquadOfficerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
DirectlysupervisingRescueSquad(s)andotherassignedpersonnel
Implementingtherescuecomponentofthetaskforcetacticalactionplan
Determiningorganizationalandlogisticalneedsfortherescuesquad(s)andworksite
ProvidingperiodicprogressreportstotheRescueTeamManager
Maintainingrecordsandreports
Preparingperformanceevaluationsforassignedpersonnel
Ensuringaccountabilityandmaintenanceforallissuedequipment
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
Evaluatingandmodifyingrescuetacticsasneeded
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeRescue Squad Officers in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirements is to select functional officers capable of effectively managing andsupervising the Rescue Squad(s) and assigned personnel in the urban disasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheRescueSquadOfficershalladheretothefollowing:
MeetallrequirementsforDHS/FEMAUS&RRescueSpecialist
Haveexperienceinstructuralcollapseoperationstoincludeparticipationinfieldexercise(s)and/oradeploymentasaRescueSpecialist
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V. RecommendedTrainingTheRescueSquadOfficershouldcompletethefollowing:
CompletetheNational US&R Response System GPS OperationsLevelCourse(whendevelopedandimplemented)
CompleteICS‐300inaccordancewiththeNationalStandardCurriculumTrainingDevelopmentGuidance
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemRescueOfficersCourse(whendevelopedandimplementedsystemwide)
Chapter11:SurfaceWaterRescue(Levels1&2)
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RESCUETEAMMANAGERI. FunctionalDescription
The Rescue Team Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating alloperational functions of the task force. The Rescue Team Manager reports directly totheTaskForceLeader.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheRescueTeamManagerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Assistinginthedevelopmentandimplementationofthetaskforcetacticalactionplan
Coordinating,managing,andsupervisingallfunctionalgroupsinvolvedinrescueactivities
Determiningrescueorganizationalandlogisticalneeds
Receivingbriefingsandsituationreportsandensuringthatallrescuepersonnelarekeptinformedofmissionobjectivesandstatuschanges
Providingsituationupdatesandmaintainingrecordsandreports
Preparingperformanceevaluationsforassignedpersonnel
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
Ensuringaccountabilityandmaintenanceforallissuedequipment
Ensuringaccountabilityofallassignedpersonnel
Providingamission‐specificrapidinterventionplanthatincludespersonnelandequipmentneeds
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteria
Individualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeRescue Team Managers in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirements is to select functional managers capable of effectively managing andsupervisingrescueoperationsintheurbandisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheRescueTeamManagershalladheretothefollowing:
MeetallrequirementsofDHS/FEMAUS&RRescueSquadOfficer
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CompleteICS‐300inaccordancewiththeNationalStandardCurriculumTrainingDevelopmentGuidance
V. RecommendedTraining
TheRescueTeamManagershouldcompletethefollowing:
ICS‐400inaccordancewiththeNationalStandardCurriculumTrainingDevelopmentGuidance
NationalUS&RResponseSystemDisasterSearchPlanningandManagementCourse
NationalUS&RResponseSystemGPSOperationsLevelCourse(whendevelopedandimplementedsystemwide)
NationalUS&RResponseSystemRescueOfficers’Course(whendevelopedandimplementedsystemwide
Chapter11:SurfaceWaterRescue(Levels1&2)
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SAFETYOFFICERI. FunctionalDescription
The Task Force Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing the safetyaspects of the task force during training, exercises and incidentoperations.TheSafetyOfficerreportsdirectlytotheTaskForceLeader.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheTaskForceSafetyOfficerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
• Overseeing all health and safety of all task force personnel during day to dayoperations,training,andexercisesaswellasondeployment
• Coordinating with task force team managers relative to the health, welfare,andsafeoperationsoftheirassignedpersonnel
• Preventing injuries and illness of task force members through appropriateadministrativeandengineeringcontrolsofhazardsincludingenforcementofsafetypoliciesandprocedures
• Conducting site safety analysis, completing required ICS documents for IAP/TAP,developingsafetymessagesandconductingsafetybriefings
• Workingwith task force teammanagers to establish acceptable entry conditionsandappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmenttobewornbypersonnelenteringthehazardzone
• Establishing and enforcing the use of a personnel accountability system to beusedduringtraining,exercisesandactualdisasterdeployments
• Immediate intervention of activities to prevent the loss of life and prevention ofinjuries
• Conductingincident/accidentinvestigationswithappropriatetaskforcepersonnelunderthedirectionoftheTaskForceLeader
• Preparing post incident injury reports and submitting them to the Task ForceLeader
• Preparingandmaintainingentrypermits,records,andreports
• PerformingadditionaltasksordutiesasassignedIII. PositionRequirementsandCriteria
Individualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecometask force safety officers in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirements is to select functional managers capable of effectively managing andsupervisingthesafetyfunctionintheurbandisasterenvironment.
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IV. RequiredTrainingTheTaskForceSafetyOfficershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemGPSAwarenessLevelCourse
CompleteICS‐300inaccordancewiththeNationalStandardCurriculumTrainingDevelopmentGuidance
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemUS&RSafetyOfficerCourse
MeetrequirementsofNFPA1006(2008)TechnicalRescuerLevel1&2(ExcludingChapter1Administration:Section1.3.3)
Chapter5:JobPerformanceRequirements Chapter6:RopeRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter7:ConfinedSpaceRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter8:TrenchRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter10:VehicleandMachineryRescue(Levels1&2)
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemStructuralCollapseTechniciancourseorFEMA/DHSapprovedequivalent
CurrentCertificationinbasicfirstaid forfirstrespondersorequivalent
V. RecommendedTrainingThetaskforceSafetyOfficershouldcompleteChapter11:SurfaceWaterRescue(Levels1&2)
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SEARCHTEAMMANAGERI. FunctionalDescription
The Search TeamManager is responsible for managing the search function of the taskforceandsupervisingtheCanineSearchSpecialistsandTechnicalSearchSpecialists.TheSearchTeamManagerreportsdirectlytotheTaskForceLeader.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheSearchTeamManagerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Developingandimplementingthesearchcomponentofthetaskforcetacticalactionplan
Coordinating,managing,andsupervisingallsearchandreconnaissanceactivities
Participating in theoversight, administrative and operational control of thedevelopment, implementation and operational aspects of search componenttraining (Canine Search Specialists, Technical Search Specialists and SearchTeamManagers)
ParticipatingintheCanineSearchSpecialistevaluationprocessatthetaskforcelevel
Providingresearchand development input at the task force level for theimplementationandevaluationofnewtechnologies,equipment,tacticsandskillsastheypertaintothesearchcomponent
Landnavigationandsitemapping
Determining search and reconnaissance operational, organizational and logisticalneeds
Ensuring that all assigned personnel are kept informed ofmission objectives andstatuschangestoincludebriefingsanddebriefings
Preparingperformanceevaluationsforassignedpersonnel
Providingsituationupdates,documentingandmaintainingrecordsandreports
Providingoversight for accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for allissued/assignedequipment
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
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III. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeSearch Team Managers in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirements is to select functional managers, capable of effectively managing andsupervisingthesearchcomponent,intheurbandisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheSearchTeamManagershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemTechnicalSearchSpecialistCourse
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemCanineSearchSpecialistCourse
Have experience in technical or canine search operations to include but notlimited to participation in field exercise(s) and SAR deployments orequivalentqualificationasdeterminedbytheSponsoringAgency(ThisrequirementdoesnotapplytothosemembersrosteredasSearchTeamManagerspriortoJuly1,2008)
V. RecommendedTraining
TheSearchTeamManagershouldcompletethefollowing:
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemStructuralCollapseTechnicianCourse
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemTaskForceLeaderCourse
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemPlanningTeamTrainingCourse
Technicalrescuetechnician‐levelskillsets
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemGPS/LandNavigationTechnicianCourse
ICS‐300inaccordancewiththeNationalStandardCurriculumTrainingDevelopment
TherequirementsofNFPA1006(2008)TechnicalRescuerLevels1and2(excludingChapter1:Administration,Section1.3.3)
Chapter5:JobPerformanceRequirements Chapter6:RopeRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter7:ConfinedSpaceRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter8:TrenchRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter10:VehicleandMachineryRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter11:SurfaceWaterRescue(Levels1&2)
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STRUCTURESSPECIALIST
I. FunctionalDescriptionTheStructuresSpecialistisresponsibleforperformingthevariousstructuralassessmentsforthetaskforceduringincidentoperations.TheStructuresSpecialistreportsdirectlytothePlanningTeamManager.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheStructuresSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:• Assessing the structural conditionwithin the areaof task force operations,which
includesidentifyingstructuretypesandspecificdamageandstructuralhazards• Recommending the appropriate type and amount of structural hazardmitigation
inordertominimizeriskstotaskforcepersonnel• Provideinputtotaskforcetacticalactionplansasappropriate• Cooperatingwithandassistingothersearchandrescueresources• Providingaccountability,maintenance,andminorrepairsforallissuedequipment• Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassignedduringamission
• Monitoringassigned structure for condition changeswhile rescueand recovery
operationsareproceeding
• Assuminganactiveroleinimplementingapprovedstructuralhazardmitigationasadesigner,inspector,andpossiblyasupervisor
• Coordinating and communicating the structural related hazard mitigation with
US&RISTStructuralUnitLeader• Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteria
Individualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeStructures Specialists in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirementsistoselectpersonnelfullycapableofprovidingcompetentassessmentsandadvicetotaskforcepersonnelintheurbandisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheStructuresSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
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CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemGPSAwarenessLevelCourse
CompletetheFEMAUSACEStructuresSpecialistTraining(StS‐1)Course
CompletealltechnicalrescueskillsetsandadditionalrequiredroperescueskillsasidentifiedinAppendixDattheendofthismanual
V. OtherSpecificRequirements
TheStructuresSpecialistshallmeetthefollowingrequirements:
Be currently licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) specializing in structures orequivalentassanctionedbytheFEMAUS&RStructuresSub‐Group.ThecriteriaforqualifyingasequivalenttoPEareasfollows:
Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering (or similarcurriculum)fromacollegeoruniversitythatisrecognizedbyastatelicensingboard
Five years of experience in any phase of structural engineering,includingtheteachingofsubjectspertainingtostructures,structuralsafety,andstructuralcollapse
Aletterfromtheindividual’sFEMAUS&RTaskForceexpressingthesupport of task force leadership and the task force structuresspecialists addressed to the FEMA US&R Structures Sub‐Groupchairforconsideration
Individuals who are licensed architects by any state may beconsidered as having equivalent certification, based on therequirementslistedabove
Possess aminimumof five years of experience in structuredesign and analysis toinclude evaluation of existing structures, field investigation or constructionobservationexperience
VI. RecommendedTraining
TheStructuresSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemStructuralCollapseTechnicianCourse(withtheexceptionofSCT01c)
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemPlanningTeamTrainingCourse
FEMA/USACEStructuresSpecialistTraining(StS‐2)everyfiveyears
USACEStSRegionalTrainingeverytwoyears
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemGPSOperationsLevelCourse
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TASKFORCELEADERI. FunctionalDescription
The Task Force Leader is responsible for managing all aspects of a mission includingoperational and administrative issues from the time of activation through the return tothe home jurisdiction. This includes all personnel and equipment resources as well asoverseeinganddirectlysupervisingthetaskforcemanagement.TheTFLisresponsibleforthedevelopmentandcompletionofalltaskforcetacticalobjectivesaswellastheproperreporting,recordkeeping,andafter‐actionrequirements.TheTFLreportsdirectlytotheDHS/FEMANRCCduring themobilizationanddemobilizationphasesof themissionandtheISTatamissionlocation.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheTaskForceLeaderisresponsibleforthefollowing:• Developingandimplementingthetaskforcetacticalactionplan
• Addressingthecoordination,management,andsupervisionofallTFactivities• Supervisingthefollowingpositions:
SearchTeamManager RescueTeamManager MedicalTeamManager LogisticsTeamManager PlanningTeamManager HazardousMaterialsTeamManager SafetyOfficer
• EnsuringthedevelopmentofallTForganizationalandlogisticalneeds• InteractingwiththeISTLeaderand/orhis/herdesigneeforcoordinationofallTF
activitiesandsupportrequirements
Receiving briefings and ensuring that all TF personnel are kept informed ofmissionobjectivesandstatuschanges
ProvidingregularsituationreportstotheIST
ProvidingregularreportstotheSponsoringAgencyChief
Performingadditionaltasksandduties,asassignedduringamission
Ensuringthecompletionofalltherequiredreportsandmaintenanceofrecords
Ensuringthatincidentstressmanagementactivitiesareplannedandconducted
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Ensuringresourceacquisitionsareproperlyprocessed
Preparingperformanceevaluationsforassignedpersonnel
Managealldemobilizationandreturntoreadinessissues
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeTask Force Leaders in the National US&R Response System. The intent of theserequirements is to select functional managers capable of effectively managing andsupervisingallaspectofthetaskforceintheurbandisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheTaskForceLeadershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
CompleteICS‐400inaccordancewiththeNationalStandardCurriculumTrainingDevelopmentGuidance
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemTaskForceLeaders’Course
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TECHNICALINFORMATIONSPECIALISTI. FunctionalDescription
The Technical Information Specialist is responsible for documenting, tracking, andretrieving all pertinent information for the task force during incident operations. TheTechnicalInformationSpecialistreportsdirectlytothePlanningTeamManager.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheTechnicalInformationSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Gathering requested information fromall available sources and forwarding to thePlanningTeamManagerforincorporationintheplanningfunction
Creating,displaying,providingandcompilingdocumentation forallpertinent taskforceandincidentinformationviawritten,audio,andvisualmedia
Providing accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all planning teamequipment
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeTechnical Information Specialists in the National US&R Response System. The intent ofthese requirements is to select personnelwho are fully capable of providing competentinformationmanagementforthetaskforceintheurbandisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheTechnicalInformationSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetalladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemPlanningTeamTrainingCourse
V. RecommendedTrainingThe Technical Information Specialist should complete ICS‐300 in accordance with theNationalStandardCurriculumTrainingDevelopmentGuidance.
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TECHNICALSEARCHSPECIALISTI. FunctionalDescription
TheTechnicalSearchSpecialistisresponsibleforperformingthetechnicalsearchfunctionofthetaskforceincidentoperation.TheTechnicalSearchSpecialistreportsdirectlytotheSearchTeamManager.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheTechnicalSearchSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Searching structures in US&R environments or other locations indicated in themission assignment, utilizing appropriate technical search equipment andtechniques
Documentingandmarkinglocationsofvictims,potentialvictimsandhazards
Makingassessmentsthroughtheuseoftechnicalsearchequipment
Landnavigationandsitemapping
Cooperatingwithandassistingothersearchandrescueresources
Providingaccountability,maintenance,andminorrepairsofallissuedequipment
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteriaIndividualswhomeet the followingrequirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeTechnical Search Specialists in theNationalUS&RResponseSystem.The intentof theserequirementsistoselectcompetentpersonnel,fullycapable of providing state‐of‐the‐artsearch techniques and tactics required, intheurbandisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTrainingTheTechnicalSearchSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
CompletetheNationalUS&RResponseSystemTechnicalSearchSpecialistCourse
CompletealltechnicalrescueskillsetsandadditionalrequiredroperescueskillsasidentifiedAppendixDattheendofthismanual
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V. RecommendedTrainingTheTechnicalSearchSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
ANationalUS&RResponseSystemCanineSearchSpecialistcourse
TheNationalUS&RResponseSystemSearchPlanning&ManagementCourse
MeetrequirementsofNFPA1006(2008)TechnicalRescuerLevels1&2(ExcludingChapter1Administration:Section1.3.3)
Chapter5:JobPerformanceRequirements Chapter6:RopeRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter7:ConfinedSpaceRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter8: TrenchRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter10:VehicleandMachineryRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter11:SurfaceWaterRescue(Levels1&2)
The NationalUS&R Response SystemStructuralCollapseTechnicianCourseorFEMA/DHSapprovedequivalent
Acanineemergencyfieldcarecourse
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WATERRESCUESPECIALIST I. FunctionalDescription
TheWaterRescueSpecialistisresponsibleforperformingwateroperationsofthetaskforceincidentoperation.TheWaterRescueSpecialistreportsdirectlytoaRescueSquadOfficer.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheWaterRescueSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Implementing technical skills and operating equipment necessary for completingthewaterrescueportionoftheactionplaninasafemanner
Performing supervisedwateroperations andprovidingperiodicprogress reports
asneeded
Operatingandperformingroutinefieldmaintenanceofwatercraftandequipment Ensuringaccountabilityandmaintenanceforallissuedequipment Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned Evaluatingandmodifyingwateroperationaltacticsasneeded
III. PositionRequirementsandCriteria
Individualswhomeet the following requirementsandcriteriawillbeeligible tobecomeWaterRescueSpecialistsintheDHS/FEMANationalUS&RResponseSystem.Theintentofthese requirements is to select personnel who are fully capable of providing thewateroperationaltacticsandtechniquesrequiredinadisasterenvironment.
IV. RequiredTraining
TheWaterRescueSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Completealladministrativeandgeneraltrainingrequirements
CompletetheFEMANationalUS&RResponseSystemGPS/LandNavigationOperationsCourse
MeetrequirementsofNFPA1006(2008):
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Chapter5:JobPerformanceRequirements Chapter6:RopeRescue(Levels1&2) Chapter11:SurfaceWaterRescue(Levels1&2)
SafeboatingcertificaterecognizedbytheNationalSafeBoatingCouncil
BoatoperatorrequirementsasoutlinedinWaterRescueSpecialistPositionTask
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APPENDIXB:INCIDENTSUPPORTTEAMPOSITIONDESCRIPTIONS
I. ISTGeneralRequirements
Eachmembermustbeabletodothefollowing:
Meet the physical requirements of the Sponsoring Agency with or withoutaccommodations
Beavailableon shortnotice tomobilizewithin twohoursof request andbe self‐sufficientforatleast72hoursforaresponseassignmentofupto14daysinaustereenvironments (The 14‐day time frame does not include travel to and from theincident.)
II. GeneralAdministrativeRequirements
AllISTmembersmustmeettheadministrativerequirementsfortheirtaskforce. III. GeneralTrainingRequirements
AllISTmembersmustmeetthegeneraltrainingrequirementsfortheirtaskforce.AlthoughISTcoursesmaybecompletedafterselectiontotheIST,courseworkmustbecompletedpriortobecomingeligiblefordeployment.
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ISTCOMMUNICATIONSUNITLEADER
I. FunctionalDescription
The Incident Support Team Communications Unit Leader reports to the IST LogisticsChief, and is responsible for managing, and maintaining, all communications andcommunications systems for the Incident Support Team (and ESF #9), and to providesupport to Task Force Communications Units. Supervises the Deputy Incident SupportTeam Communications Unit Leader and assigned Communications Specialists acting asIncidentSupportTeamRadioOperators.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTCommunicationsUnitLeaderisresponsibleforthefollowing:
KeepingtheIncidentSupportTeaminformedofthecapabilitiesand/orlimitationsofincidentcommunications
Assessingoverallcommunicationsneeds,obtainingfrequencies,anddevelopingthe
IncidentCommunicationsPlan
Monitoringtheneedsforandrequestingadditionalcommunicationsresourcestosupportoperationsasnecessary
Installing,operating,andmaintainingtheIncidentSupportTeam’scommunications
systems
Coordinatingcommunications interoperabilitybetweentheIncidentSupportTeamandtaskforcesandotherparticipatingcommunicationsystems
Providingaccountability,preventivemaintenance,andminorrepairsofcommunications
equipment, and acting as liaison with ERT/ESF #2 communications specialist for re‐supplyitems,orderingadditionalequipmentandrepairingassignedequipment
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassigned
Maintainingthecommunicationscacheinanoperationalstateatalltimes
Facilitating replacement, or repair, for consumable, inoperative, lost, damaged, or
destroyedcommunicationsitems
Recommendingrequests,assingleresources,asneeded
Instructing task force members regarding equipment operations, limitations,capabilities,radiooperationprotocol,andsafety
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III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTCommunicationsUnitLeadershalladheretothefollowing: Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
FEMAUS&RcommunicationsSpecialistCourse NWCGS258Course NWCGS358Course FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTCommunicationsUnitLeadershouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsIMTCourse(O305EMI)
All‐HazardsCommunicationsLeaderCourse(L969EMI)
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ISTDEMOBILIZATIONUNITLEADER
I. FunctionalDescription
The IST Demobilization Unit Leader reports to the IST Planning Section Chief and isresponsible for developing and implementing the demobilization plan for all ESF #9resources.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTDemobilizationUnitLeaderisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Developing thewrittendemobilizationplan forESF#9 resources assigned to theIST in accordance with release priorities approved by IST Section Chiefs, ISTLeader,ESF#9Leader,andtheNationalUS&RProgramOffice.
Ensuringthatthedemobilizationplansincludethefollowing:
Releasepriorities Releaseprocedures Specificinstructions Specificsectionresponsibilities Mapsasnecessary Communicationplanasnecessary
WorkingwithISTlogisticsanddeterminetheneedstosupportthedemobilization
plan
ReviewingthedraftofthedemobilizationplanwiththeISTPlanningandLogisticsSectionChiefs.
DistributingapproveddemobilizationplantoallESF#9resources
Briefing and ensuring that all sections, units, and assigned resources understandtheirspecificdemobilizationresponsibilities
Preparingappropriatedocumentationforalldemobilizingresources
Overseeingtheexecutionofthedemobilizationplan
Recommendingmodificationoftheapproveddemobilizationplanasrequired
Developingcheck‐outfunctionforallESF#9resourcesassignedtotheIST
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Briefing the IST Planning Section Chief on the demobilization progress eachoperationalperiod
Remainingonsceneuntilallresourceshaveinitiatedreturntravel
III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTDemobilizationUnitLeadershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
FEMAPlanningandTIStrainingcourse FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTDemobilizationUnitLeadershouldcompletethefollowing:
NWCGS347DemobilizationUnitLeaderTraining
NWCGS348ResourceUnitLeaderTraining(prerequisitetraining)
NWCGS349Pre‐Coursestudy
All‐HazardsIMT(O305EMI)
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ISTDIVISION/GROUPSUPERVISOR
I. FunctionalDescription
TheISTDivision/GroupSupervisorreportstotheISTOperationsSectionChieforISTBranchDirector and is responsible for the implementation of the assigned portion of the ISTOperationalActionPlan,assignmentofresourceswithintheDivision/Group,andreportingonoperationalprogressandresourcestatus.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTDivision/GroupSupervisorisresponsibleforthefollowing:
ProvidingtheISToperationalplantosubordinatesasneeded
Reviewingdivision/groupassignedtasksandincidentactivitieswithsubordinates
Supervising division/group resources to ensure that tactical operations meet thestrategicgoalsandobjectivesandmakechangesasappropriate
Providingtechnicalassistancetoensurecompletionofassignedtacticalobjectives
Ensuring, through the chain of command, that the resource unit is advised of allchangesinthestatusofresourcesassignedtothedivision/group
SubmittingsituationandresourcestatusinformationtotheBranchDirectorortheISTOSCasdirected
AssistingSafetyOfficerswiththeidentificationandmitigationofsafetyhazards
Reportingaccomplishmentsandneedsforthenextoperationalperiod
Participating in briefing assigned resources regarding changes in assignments andtacticaloperationsintheplanningstage
Coordinatingactivitieswithadjacentdivisions/groups
Participatinginthedevelopmentofplansforthenextoperationalperiodasrequested
Ensuringthatassignedresourcesgettoandfromassignmentsinatimelyandorderlymanner
Resolvinglogisticsproblemswithinthedivision/group
III. RequiredTraining(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTDivision/GroupSupervisorshalladheretothefollowing:
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Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
NFPA2006StructuralCollapseTechnicianCourse FEMAUS&RSCTCourse FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTDivision/GroupSupervisorshouldcompletethefollowing:
ICS300
NWCGS339DivisionGroupSupervisorCourse
All‐HazardsDivisionGroupSupervisorCourse(L960EMI)
All‐HazardsIMTTraining(O305EMI)
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ISTDOCTOROFVETERINARYMEDICINE
I. FunctionalDescription
TheISTDoctorofVeterinaryMedicinehasoverallresponsibilityforthemanagementandsupervision of themedical care and evaluations of all task force canines. The ISTDVMreportsdirectlytotheISTMedicalOfficerorhis/herdeputy.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheISTDoctorofVeterinaryMedicineisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Assisting with the development of all task force canine safety procedures incoordinationwiththeothertaskforcesections
Assistingwithtaskforcecaninecareactivities
Determiningtheveterinaryorganizationalandlogisticsneeds
Receiving briefings and situation reports and ensuring that allmedical personnelarekeptinformedofstatuschanges
Providingsituationreportsandmaintainingrecordsandreports
Ensuring a continuum of veterinary care and coordinating interaction with allappropriateoutsideveterinaryentities
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassignedduringamission
III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTDoctorofVeterinaryMedicineshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
BealicensedveterinarianwhohasexperiencewithcanineemergencymedicalcareIV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTDoctorofVeterinaryMedicineshouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsIMT(O305EMI)
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ISTDOCUMENTATIONUNITLEADER
I. FunctionalDescription
The IST Documentation Unit Leader reports to the IST Planning Section Chief and isresponsible for maintaining accurate and complete documentation of ESF #9 responseoperations.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTDocumentationUnitLeaderisresponsibleforthefollowing:
OrganizingandmaintainingallESF#9responseoperationsrecordsandreports
Establishingcomprehensivefilesforhistoricalpurposes
CoordinatingduplicationservicesfortheIST
Checkingreportsanddocumentsforcompletenessandaccuracy
Postingandmaintainingalistofrequiredreportsandadvisingsectionsifreportsaremissing
III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTDocumentationUnitLeadershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
FEMAPlansandTISCourse FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTDocumentationUnitLeadershouldcompletethefollowing:
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ISTFACILITIESUNITLEADER
I. FunctionalDescription
The IST Facilities Unit Leader reports to the IST Logistics Section Chief and is primarilyresponsibleforthelayout,activation,setup,maintenanceanddemobilizationofISTincidentfacilities(e.g.,taskforcebaseofoperations,basecamp,andstagingareas)aswellassecurityservicesrequiredtosupportIST/ESF#9facilities.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTFacilitiesUnitLeaderisresponsibleforthefollowing:
IdentifyingandobtainingspaceneededforESF#9logisticaloperations
Supervisingmanagersassignedtothefacilityunit
Participatinginlogisticalsection/supportbranchplanningactivities
Determiningrequirementsforeachfacilitiesestablished
Preparinglayouts/mapsofallfacilities
Notifyingunitleadersoffacilitylayoutandpoliciesandprocedures
Ensuringthatsleepingandsanitationfacilitiesareinplace
Providingforfacilitymaintenanceservices
Providingfacilitysecurityservices
Determiningspecialrequirementsorrestrictiononfacilityuse
Coordinatingfacilityusewithparticipatingagencies
Obtainingnecessaryequipmentandsuppliestoensureallfacilitiesandequipmentaresetupandproperlyfunctioning
Coordinating with Logistics Section Chief for food, potable water, and anyadditionalneedsforESF#9resources
Recommendingdemobilizationoffacilityresources
Overseeingdemobilizationofthefacilityunitandassignedresources
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III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTFacilitiesUnitLeadershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
GPSAwareness(GeneralTrainingRequirement) FEMALogisticsSpecialistcourse FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTFacilitiesUnitLeadershouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsIMT(AHIMT0305EMI)
All‐HazardsFacilitiesUnitLeaderCourse(E971EMI)
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ISTGROUNDSUPPORTUNITLEADER
I. FunctionalDescription
The IST Ground Support Unit Leader reports to the IST Logistics Section Chief andcoordinatesthedisasterarea transportationofsupplies,equipment,andpersonnel forESF#9resources.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTGroundSupportUnitLeaderisresponsibleforthefollowing:
ProvidingtransportationforESF#9resources
MaintaininginventoryofallmodesoftransportationusedbyESF#9resources
PreparingthetransportationplanforapprovalbytheISTLogisticsSectionChief
Maintainingcommunicationswithprovidingagenciesrelativetotransportationmatters
Developingandimplementingatrafficplan
Overseeingvehicleinspection
ParticipatinginvehicleaccidentinvestigationswiththeSafetyOfficer
EnsuringthatallESF#9accidentsarereportedanddocumentedasneeded
MaintainingaccountabilityforFEMAUS&RISTfuelcreditcards
EnsuringthatrentalcaragreementsbetweenPOArentalagencyandISTarefulfilled
Participatinginthedevelopmentofthedemobilizationplan
Arrangingforfueling,maintenance,andrepairofESF#9transportationresources
AssistingFEMAlogisticswiththereturnoftheISTcacheandcomponents
III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTGroundSupportUnitLeadershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
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CompletetheFEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTGroundSupportUnitLeadershouldcompletethefollowing:
LogisticsSpecialistCourse
All‐HazardsIMTCourse
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ISTHAZARDOUSMATERIALSTECHNICALSPECIALIST
I. FunctionalDescription
The ISTHazardousMaterials (HazMat) Technical Specialist reports to the Plans SectionChief or to the IST position assigned. This individual ensures that field operations areconductedinaccordancewithnationallyrecognizedsafepracticesforthemanagementofWeapons ofMass Destruction (WMD) and/or hazardousmaterials scenes. TheHazMatTechnical Specialist reviews information and provides hazard and risk assessmentrecommendationstoISTandtaskforcepersonnel.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTHazardousMaterialsTechnicalSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Coordinating and supporting the activities of the task force(s) for incidentsinvolvingWMDand/orareleaseofhazardousmaterials
CoordinatingwithISTsafety,structures,andmedicaltoensurethesafetyandwell‐
beingofallassignedresources
InteractingwithtaskforceHazMatSpecialistsandtaskforcecommandandgeneralstaff personnel to ensure a safe, appropriate, and effective operation in a WMDand/orHazMatenvironment
Establishing liaisonwith associated Federal, state and local agencies, whichmay
supportUS&Roperations
Identifying in‐theater capabilities to support the assigned ESF #9 resourcesspecifically for providing water supply for decontamination and breathable airsupplyforSCBArefill
Ensuring the proper selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
throughcoordinationwithtaskforce(s),ISTSafety,ISTMedicalandISTOperations
Ensuringthatcontrolledworkzonesareestablishedandmaintainedinaconsistentmannertorestrictentryandminimizecontamination
Ensuringthatastandardizeddecontaminationsystemisappliedconsistentlybyall
task forces during all operational periods and coordinating any decontaminationsupportprovidedbyoutsideagencies
Coordinating with IST logistics to ensure that task forces are re‐supplied with
expendable items, such as appropriatePPE (sameequipment, or safe alternates),detectiondevices(filters,sensors,tubes)tosustainongoingrescueoperations
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Collectinginformationregardingtheexactnatureofanevent,threatassessments,scenesecurity,vulnerability,etc.
Providing“industrialhygiene”oversightforthetaskforcestominimizeexposureto
hazardousagents/productsandensuringthedevelopmentofasitesafetyplan, inconjunction with IST Safety and IST Medical, to include a thorough sitecharacterization,airqualityanalysis,appropriateuseofPPE,anddecontaminationcapability
III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTHazMatTechnicalSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
GPSAwareness
Mustbe a “HazardousMaterial Specialist”, as definedbyNFPA472and certified by an authority recognized and approved by FEMAUS&RProgramstaff.
Technician/Specialist level knowledge in the specialized field ofWMDandhazardousmaterialsemergencyresponse,withexperiencedocumented by employer and deemed sufficient by FEMA US&RProgram staff. Must maintain currency in this dynamic field astechnology changes and resultant capabilities, tactics and practicesadvance.
FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTHazMatTechnicalSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsIMT(AHIMT0305EMI)
TFSOCourse
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ISTLEADER
I. FunctionalDescription
TheIncidentSupportTeamLeaderreports to the ISTESF#9Leaderandmanages the ISTpersonnel and functions. The IST Leader alsomanages the IST and task force operationalactivitiestoensurethatFederal,stateandlocalESF#9objectivesareachievedandprovidesconnectivitybetweentheISTandstateandlocalincidentmanagementoperations.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTLeaderisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Providing the overall management of National US&R task forces and incidentsupportteamactivitiesattheJFOandfieldlocations
Assessing the situation and/or obtaining a briefing from Federal, state and localofficials
Determiningtheincidentobjectivesandstrategy
Establishingimmediatepriorities
Ensuringthattheplanning cycle isestablishedinconjunctionwithFederal,state,andlocalcycles
CoordinatingwiththeFederal,state,andlocalofficialsandtheISTESF#9Leaderto
expedite the effective request for, assignment, anduse of on‐scene and incomingUS&Rresources
Briefing Federal, state, and local officials on task force and IST capabilities andlimitations
Ensuring that Federal, state, and local officials are kept informed of the status ofESF#9resourcesandincidentactivities
Ensuring that the releaseof information is authorizedbyFederal, state, and localofficials
Ensuring that incident status summary for ESF #9 resources is completed andforwardedtotheappropriateauthoritieswithinthespecifiedtimelines
DevelopingandmaintainingcontactwithassignedFederal,state,andlocalofficialstocoordinateandsupportESF#9integrationintoon‐goinglocalUS&Roperations
DocumentingoperationalrequirementswithFederal,state,andlocalofficials
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EnsuringthatallISTfunctionsarecarriedoutinaprofessionalmanner,accordingtoISTandERTguidelines
ApprovingtheISTtactical,operational,orincidentactionplan
RecommendingmobilizationanddemobilizationactivitiesofUS&RresourcestotheFederal,state,andlocalofficialsandISTESF#9Leader
Ensuringthatallsafetypracticesandproceduresarefollowed
Ensuringthatallrequiredformsarecompleted
EnsuringthatFederalfinancialproceduresandpracticesarefollowed
ReviewingallresourcerequestswiththeISTESF#9Leaderforapproval
III. RequiredTraining(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheIncidentSupportTeamLeadershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
ICS300 ICS400 FEMATFLCourse FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheIncidentSupportTeamLeadershouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsIMT(AHIMT0305EMI)
STMTraining
TEEXWAS
INSARAGUSAIDTraining
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ISTLIAISONTOTHEJOINTFIELDOFFICE
I. FunctionalDescription
The IST Liaison to the Joint FieldOffice (JFO) reports to the JFOOperations Section Chiefand/ortheEmergencyServicesBranchDirector.ThisindividualassistsseniorofficialsattheJFO andmakes decisions regarding the appropriate use of ESF #9 resources required orassignedtotheincident.TheLiaisontotheJFOalsoidentifiesissuesthatcouldaffecttheuseofESF#9resourcesinthefieldandensuresthatFEMAHQandISTleadershipinthefieldarekeptinformedandtheirconcernsandissuesareconsideredintheJFO.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTLiaisontotheJointFieldOfficeisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Establishing contact with the ESF #9 desk in the NRCC for informal informationexchangeandupdates
Identifying otherESF#9 co‐lead agencypersonnel at the JFO (such as those thatfollow) and conferring and identifying with operations and logistics sectionpersonnelregardinghowESF#9issueswillbeintegrated:
USCoastGuard(USCG)JFOsupportteampersonnel NationalGeospatial‐IntelligenceNGAPersonnel DOI/NationalParkServicePersonnel StateagencyresponsibleformanagementoftacticalSARresources
Identifying other US&R liaison personnel necessary for ESF #9 coordination
requirementsintheJFOsuchasadditionalUS&Rspecialists
IdentifyingotherrelatedESFsthatmayrequirecoordinationforESF#9operationsinthefield
Identifying how consolidatedESF#9 informationwill be collected, organized andsubmittedforreportingrequirements.Forexample:
Identifying Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN)
reportingrequirements IdentifyingHSINsupport/trainingpersonnelassignedtotheJFOfor
assistanceifnecessary
Makingcontactwith ISTLeadersassigned to stagingor to the fieldandreceivingbriefsregardingtheirstatus,operationalconsiderations,assignments,andsupportrequirementsandcoordinatingasrequiredintheJFO
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Ensuringthatresource, support,andotherrequests fromthe ISTs in the fieldareeffectivelycommunicatedandcoordinatedintheJFOforresolution
Identifying EMAC coordination personnel at the JFO and coordinating theidentificationofSARresourcesbeingactivatedthroughEMACorthosefunctioningintheareaofoperations
IdentifyingstrategicESF#9SAR issues thatare identifiedandcoordinatedat theJFO, facilitating ESF #9 planning input into the ERT’s JFO action plan,communicating information and ensuring that the JFO action plan document isdistributedtotheISTinthefield
Identifying any strategic communications issues that are being developed at theJFO, communicating to the ISTs in the field, and ensuring that US&RcommunicationsrequirementsandsupportinthefieldareeffectivelyaddressedintheJFO
IdentifyingLogisticsSectionSupporttoESF#9andUS&Rresourcesinthefieldandsupporting, reacting to and troubleshooting resource transportation, movement,andlogisticalsupportasrequired
IdentifyingDODandNationalGuardBureaucapabilitiesintheJFO:
IdentifyingmilitarySARcapabilitiesengagedoravailable Ensuringthatfixedrotorwingsupportisassignedandavailable
Identifying any strategic airspace management issues and operations being
developedintheJFOandservingasanadvocatefortheISTinthecoordinationofairsupportoperationsforUS&Rassetsinthefield
IdentifyinganystrategiccompanionanimalmanagementissuesoroperationsbeingdevelopedintheJFO
Identifying any strategic citizen and/or patient evacuation issues or operations
beingdevelopedintheJFO
Identifyinganypublicrelationsmediaissues AdvisingtheNRCCESF#9deskandtheUS&Rprogramofficeofanyhighpriority,
media‐intensiveorsignificantissuesorrequirementsrelatedtoESF#9
ParticipatingwiththeISTleadersinthefieldonthedailyteleconferencecallwiththeUS&Rprogramoffice
AssistingwithESF#9demobilizationplanningandexecutionrequirements
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III. RequiredTraining(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)
TheISTLiaisontotheJFOshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
ICS300 ICS400 FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTLiaisontotheJFOshouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsIMTcourse
All‐HazardsLiaisonOfficerCourseL956
ESF#9LeaderTraining
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ISTLOGISTICSSECTIONCHIEF
I. FunctionalDescription
The IST Logistics Section Chief reports to the IST Leader and provides facilities, services,equipment, and supplies to the IST and ESF #9 resources. The Logistics Section ChiefparticipatesinthedevelopmentandimplementationoftheISToperationalplanandactivatesandsupervisesthebranchesandunitswithinlogisticssection.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTLogisticsSectionChiefisresponsibleforthefollowing:
SupervisingtheISTlogisticssectionandassigningpersonnel
NotifyingtheISTresourcesunitoflogisticalsectionsthatareactivated,includingthenamesandlocationsofassignedpersonnelandequipment
ProvidinginputtotheISTOAPforthelogisticalrequirementsandneedsforcurrentandfutureoperatingperiods
Assemblingandbriefinglogisticalresourcesdaily
EnsuringthataFederalAccountabilityOfficerisassignedtotheIST
Identifyingservices,support,andtransportationrequirementsforcurrentandexpectedESF#9operations
Ensuringthatfunctionallogisticalsupportplansareinplace,includingcommunications,medical,procurement,andtransportation
ParticipatinginandprovidinginputateachISTplanningmeeting
Participating ineachoperationalbriefingandremainingpreparedtobriefresourcesonlogisticalissues
EnsuringthatsecurityisprovidedforallESF#9personnel,facilities,andequipment
EnsuringthatcurrentserviceandsupportinformationisprovidedtotheISTplanningsection
EstimatingfutureserviceandsupportrequirementsoftheIST/ESF#9resources
CoordinatingalldocumentscommittingFederalfundswiththeISTfinance/administrationsection
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Ensuringthatsufficientfood,potablewater,andsanitationneedsareprovidedforallESF#9resources
Recommending the release of logistical resources in conformity with thedemobilizationplan
Providingallaspectsofpropertyaccountabilityandassistingwithdocumenting lost,damaged,ordestroyedproperty
III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)
TheISTLogisticsSectionChiefshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
GPSAwareness ICS300 ICS400 FEMALogisticsSpecialistCourse FEMAISTCourse*
*May be selected to positionwithout this course; but to be deployable, individualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
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ISTMEDICALOFFICER
I. FunctionalDescription
TheMedical Officer reports to the IST leader and has the overall responsibility for themanagementandsupervisionofthemedicalfunctionoftheIST.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheISTMedicalOfficerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
ManagingandsupervisingthemedicalfunctionoftheISTduringincidentoperations
OverseeingthehealthandmedicalfunctionofdeployedESF#9resources
Coordinating/liaisingwithFederal,state,andlocalhealthandmedicalofficials
Coordinating//liaising with Federal, state, and local officials responsible for therecoveryofhumanremains
Participating in theplanningprocess fordevelopmentand implementationof themedical componentof the ISToperationalactionplan bysubmittingappropriatedocumentation
Evaluating local medical and veterinary resources for their appropriateness andcapabilitytoprovideadvancedtreatmenttoacutelyillorinjuredESF#9resources
Serving as a resource for task force medical team managers through thedevelopment,updating,anddistributionofrequireddocuments
Serving as a resource to Federal, state, and local officials on relevant health andmedicalissues
Receivingandevaluatingacopyofeachtaskforce’sinjuryandillnessreportseveryoperational period, to identify patterns of illness or injurywhichmay indicate acommonthreattodeployedresources
Establishing resources for the re‐supplyof pharmaceuticals andmedical suppliesandequipment,incoordinationwiththeLogisticsSectionChief
Assisting with the development of health and safety policies and procedures incoordination with the IST Safety Officer IST WMD/HazMat Specialist or otherspecialistasrequired
AttendingandparticipatinginallISTmeetingsandbriefingsasrequired
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RecommendingtheneedtoorderadditionalmedialresourcestoincludeISTveterinarianandMedicalUnitLeadersasappropriate
CoordinatingtheactivitiesoftheISTVeterinarianSpecialistandMedicalUnitLeaderwhenactivated
ProvidingsituationreportsandmaintainingrecordsandreportsIII. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTMedicalOfficershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
Be a licensed physician who is emergency medicine residency‐trained and/or board‐certified and actively practicing clinicalemergencymedicine and having significant experiencewith pre‐hospitalmedicalcare
FEMAUS&RMedicalSpecialistCourse FEMAISTCourse*
*Maybeselected topositionwithout this course;but tobedeployable, individualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
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ISTOPERATIONSBRANCHDIRECTOR
I. FunctionalDescription
Whenactivated, the ISTOperationsBranchDirector reports to the ISTOperationsSectionChief or Deputy Operations Section Chief. The US&R Branch Director is responsible formanagingallassignedresources inaccordancewiththeISToperationalactionplanfortheassignedbranch.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheOperationsBranchDirectorisresponsibleforthefollowing:
CoordinatingbranchoperationswithFederal,state,andlocalresources
AttendingplanningmeetingsattherequestoftheISTOperationsSectionChief
Reviewingdivision/groupassignmentlistsfordivisions/groupswithinthebranch
Developing branch tactical objectives and presenting them to the IST OperationsSectionChiefforreviewforinclusioninthedivision/groupassignmentlists
ImplementingtheISToperationactionplanforthebranch
Supervisingbranchoperations
DebriefingOSCasdirected
Assigning and briefing specific tactical objectives to division and/or groupsupervisorsincludingasafetybriefing
Supervising US&R division/group supervisors or single resources assigned to thebranch
Ensuringthattacticalobjectivesassignedtothebrancharemet
Developing recommendations for approval by the OSC that will ensure that theobjectivesaremet
Identifyingandresolvinglogisticsissueswithinthebranch
Coordinating record keeping of pertinent information within assigned areas,includingareasthathavebeensearched,victimlocations,hazardousmaterialsandanyrelevantsafetyissues
Reviewingaccidentandinjuryreportsconcerningassignedpersonnel
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Providing the ISTOperations Section Chief and IST planning sectionwith currentupdates, accomplishments, and resource needs for the next operational period asrequired
III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTOperationsBranchDirectorshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
NFPA2006StructuralCollapseTechnician FEMAUS&RSCTCourse ICS300 ICS400 FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTOperationsBranchChiefshouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsIMTCourse
All‐HazardsIMTOSCCourseL958
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ISTOPERATIONSSECTIONCHIEF
I. FunctionalDescription
TheISTOperationsSectionChiefreportstotheISTLeaderandisresponsibleforalloperationsdirectly applicable to the urban search and rescue mission. This individual activates andsupervisesorganizationelements inaccordancewith the ISToperationsactionplananddirects its execution. The IST Operations Section Chief also directs the preparation ofoperational plans, requests or releases resources, monitors operational progress, andmakesexpedientchangestotheoperationsplanasnecessary.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTOperationsSectionChiefisresponsibleforthefollowing:
CoordinatingISTESF#9operationswithFederal,state,andlocalresources
InteractingandcoordinatingwiththeISTLeaderonachievements,issues,problems,significantchanges,specialactivities,andsignificantevents
Participating in the planning process and completing documents required for theoperationsactionplan
Convertingoperational incidentobjectives into tacticalworkassignments for ISTsandotherresourcesbysubmittingdocumentationinatimelymanner
ImplementingtheoperationalportionoftheISToperationalactionplan
CoordinatingandconsultingwiththePlanningSectionChief,SafetyOfficer,Medical,Structural,andHazmatTechnicalSpecialiststomodelscenariosfortheselectionofappropriatestrategiestoaccomplishobjectives
IdentifyingkindandnumberofresourcesrequiredtosupportselectedstrategiesbyutilizinganICS‐215foreachoperationalperiod
AssemblinganddisassemblingspecializedresourcestosupportESF#9operations
Subdividing work areas into manageable units by recommending the use ofbranches,divisions,and/orgroups
Allocatingresourcesbasedonstrategyrequirements
BriefingandassigningISToperationssectionpersonneleachoperationalperiod
SupervisingtheISToperationssectionandassigningpersonnelandresources
Monitoringandrequestingadditionalresourcestosupportoperationsasnecessary
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Evaluating and monitoring current situation for use in next operational period
planning
KeepingcurrentinformationregardingISToperationssectionaccomplishmentsandthe next operational period needs from IST Branch Directors and ISTDivision/GroupSupervisors
Coordinatingrecordkeepingofpertinentinformationwithinassignedimpactareas,includingvictimlocations,hazardousmaterialsandsafetyissuesetc.
Developing a recommended list of operation section resources to be demobilizedandprovidesrecommendationsforthereleasewhenappropriate
Assistingwithdevelopmentoflong‐rangestrategic,contingency,anddemobilizationplans
Evaluating on‐scene operations, making adjustments to organization, strategies,tactics,andresourcesasnecessary
III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTOperationsSectionChiefshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
ICS300 ICS400 NFPA2006StructuralCollapseTechnician FEMAUS&RSCTcourse FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTOperationsSectionChiefshouldcompletethefollowing:
AHIMT
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ISTPLANNINGSECTIONCHIEF
I. FunctionalDescription
The ISTPlanningSectionChief isamemberof the ISTgeneral staffandreports to the ISTLeader. The Planning Section Chief (PSC) is responsible for the collection, evaluation anddissemination of information, through the development of documents as needed tounderstandthecurrentsituation,predictaprobablecourseofincidentevents,andpreparealternative strategies. The PSC develops IST Operations Action Plan (OAP), strategic anddemobilizationplans,andrequiredreports.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTPlanningSectionChiefisresponsibleforthefollowing:
SupervisingtheISTplanningsectionandassignedpersonnel
Assigningpersonnelasrequired
Establishing informationrequirementsandreportingschedules for the ISTplanningunit
Establishingspecial informationcollectionactivitiesasnecessary(e.g.,weatherdata,demographicinformation,etc.)
Determining the need for any specialized resources in support of the incident (e.g.,GIS)
Providing input to the ISTLeader, ISTOperationsSectionChiefwhenpreparing theISToperationsactionplan
DevelopingtheISTOAP,strategic,anddemobilizationplans
Overseeing the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of information in US&Ractivities
Assemblinginformationonalternativestrategies
Providingperiodicpredictionsregardingincidentpotentialand/orduration
Reportinganysignificantchangesinincidentstatus
Compilinganddisplayingapprovedincidentinformation
Developingincidentrecordsandreports
MaintainingandreportingstatusofassignedESF#9resources
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CollectinginformationanddevelopingISTafter‐actionreports
Maintainingallappropriatesituationalandstatusdisplays
ConductingISTplanningmeetings
Planning,coordinating,andmanagingbriefings
ProvidinginputandreviewingtheISTplanningsectionplantodeveloptheISTOAP
Meetingmoderatephysicalfitnessrequirement
III. RequiredTraining(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTPlanningSectionChiefshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
ICS300 ICS400 FEMAPlanningTeamTraining S246SituationUnitTraining FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTPlanningSectionChiefshouldcompletethefollowing:
AHIMT
NWCGPSC
All‐HazardsPSCcourse(L962)
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ISTPOA/MOBILIZATIONCENTERSPECIALIST
I. FunctionalDescription
The Incident Support Team POA/Mobilization Center Specialist reports to the ISTTransportationUnitLeaderandassistsmobilizationcenterofficialstoresolvecoordinationandlogisticsissuesrelatedtoESF#9resourcesandoperations.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTPOA/MobilizationCenterSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
ProvidingtechnicalsupporttoinboundandoutboundESF#9resources
Coordinatingtransportation,billeting,feeding,andsupplyneedsofESF#9resourcesatthePOA/Mobcenter
MaintainingcurrentESF#9resourcesatthemobilizationcenter
ServingastheprimarycontactforparticipatingagenciesatthemobilizationinvolvingESF#9resources
BriefingESF#9resourcesuponarrivalanddeparture
ImplementingthePOA/MobcenterportionofthedemobilizationplanIII. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTPOA/MobilizationCenterSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
GPSAwareness FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
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IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTPOA/MobilizationCenterSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsIMTtraining
LogisticsSpecialistCourse
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ISTINFORMATIONOFFICERI. FunctionalDescription
The InformationOfficer (IOF)reportsdirectly to the IncidentSupportTeamLeader.TheInformation Officer is responsible for interfacing with the public, media, and otheragencieswith incident‐related informationrequirements.The IOFdevelopsaccurateandcomplete information on the incident's cause, size, and current situation; resourcescommitted; and other matters of general interest for both internal and externalconsumption,thusensuringtheFEMAmissionisaccuratelycommunicated.Whether the command structure is single or unified, only one incident IOF should bedesignated.Assistantsmaybeassignedfromotheragenciesordepartmentsinvolved.TheICmustapprovethereleaseofallincident‐relatedinformation. Thispositionwillliaisonand coordinate appropriate media activities with the designated FEMA Public Affairsrepresentative(s),ESF#15representative(s),andtheIncidentInformationOfficer.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTInformationOfficerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
ActingasaliaisonwithaffectedcommunitiesandstakeholdersasrequestedbyISTLeader
Developing incident media strategy guidelines in conjunction with headquartersand Regional FEMA Public Affairs Staff and ESF #15 and ensuring adherence topolicy
Developingandprovidingincidentinformationasneededandrequiredtonational,state,andlocalmediaoutlets
DevelopingandprovidingmediatalkingpointsandappropriateinformationforISTleaders
Performing or providing appropriate ESF #9 personnel for on‐camera and printmediainterviewsasapplicable
Ensuringthatactivitiesarephotographedandvideotaped
Aidingintheestablishmentandstaffingofajointinformationcenter
Servingasaliaisonwithembeddedtaskforce,international,national,regional,andlocalmedia
Providingescorttomembersofthemediaintocontrolzones
Arrangingforincidentsitetoursandbriefingsasrequested
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Advising and supporting FEMA public affairs videographers/photographers andwriters
Participatinginmeetingsandbriefingsasrequired
Obtainingmediainformationthatmaybeusefultoincidentplanning
Providingcurrentmediainformationforbriefingsandvisitors
III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTInformationOfficershalladheretothefollowing:
MeetallDHS/FEMAgeneralrequirements
Possessaminimumoftwoyearsofpublicsafety/emergencymanagementPublic
InformationOfficerexperience
Possesstwoyears(minimum)ofFEMAUS&RResponseSystemexperience
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
AbasicPublicInformationOfficercourse(G‐290/equivalent)** ThePolicyandProceduresforFEMAPublicAffairsCourse
(L‐385) Completetheon‐lineExternalAffairs‐ESF#15Course(IS‐250) CompleteaGPSawarenesscourse CompleteICS300*
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTInformationOfficershouldcompletethefollowing:
ICS400*
E‐388AdvancedPublicInformationOfficer**
Abasicphotographytrainingprogram(courseTBD)***
Abasicwritingclass(courseTBD)***
All‐HazardsPIOCourseL952
* Listedas“required”perNIMS,suggestedasRecommendedbyPAWG.
** ListedasRecommendedperNIMS
***Oncethesecourseshavebeenidentified,approvedandimplemented,thesecriteriawillascendtothe“requiredtraining”category.
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ISTRESOURCESUNITLEADER
I. FunctionalDescription
TheISTResourcesUnitLeaderreportstotheISTPlanningSectionChiefandisresponsibleformaintainingthestatusofallresourcesassignedtotheIST.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTResourcesUnitLeaderisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Establishingandmaintaining check‐in functionsofESF#9 resourcesat the incidentlocation
CollectinganddisplayinginformationonallESF#9resourcesassignedtotheincident,includingcurrentlocationandstatusofallassignedISTmembers
Preparingrecordsandreports
Preparingorganizationassignmentlistandorganizationalchart
Preparingappropriateportionsofdivision/groupassignmentlists
MaintainingmasterrosterofallESF#9resourcescheckedinattheincident
MaintainingandpostingthecurrentstatusandlocationofallresourcesIII. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTResourcesUnitLeadershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
FEMAPlanningTeamTraining FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
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IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTResourcesUnitLeadershouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsResourceUnitLeaderCourseL965
All‐HazardsPSCCourseL962
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ISTSAFETYOFFICER
I. FunctionalDescription
The Incident SupportTeamSafetyOfficer reportsdirectly to the Incident SupportTeamLeader and is responsible for developing measures for assuring personnel safety andaccessingand/oranticipatinghazardousandunsafeconditions.TheISTSafetyOfficeralsomonitors and assesses the safety aspects of the incident support team during incidentoperations.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheIncidentSupportTeamSafetyOfficerisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Overseeingthehealthandsafetyofallincidentsupportteampersonnelduringdaytodayoperationsupondeployment
Coordinatingwith incidentsupport teammembersrelative to thehealth,welfare,
andsafeoperationsoftheirassignedpersonnel
PreventinginjuriesandillnessofincidentsupportteammembersandassignedESF#9 members through appropriate administrative and engineering controls ofhazardsincludingenforcementofsafetypoliciesandprocedures
Attendingplanningmeetings,conductingsitesafetyanalysis, completingrequired
ICS documents for OAP, developing safety messages, and conducting safetybriefings
CoordinatingwithISTMedicalSpecialists,HazMatSpecialists,StructureSpecialists,
task force personnel, and other assigned Safety Officers to ensure that acomprehensivesafetyplanisestablishedandmonitored
Establishingandenforcingtheuseofapersonnelaccountabilitysystemtobeused
duringdeployments
Implementingimmediateinterventionofactivitiestopreventinjuriesandthelossoflife
Conducting incident/accident investigations with appropriate incident supportteampersonnelunderthedirectionoftheIncidentSupportTeamLeader
Preparing post‐incident injury/exposure reports and submitting them to theIncidentSupportTeamLeader
Monitoring the TF preparation and maintenance of entry permits, records, andreports
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Adheringtoallsafetypoliciesandprocedures
III. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTSafetyOfficershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
ICS300 ICS400 FEMATFSOCourse NFPA1670StructuralCollapseTechnician FEMAUS&RSCTcourse FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTSafetyOfficershouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsIMTCourse
All‐HazardsIMTSafetyOfficerCourseL954
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ISTSITUATIONUNITLEADERI. FunctionalDescription
TheISTSituationUnitLeaderreportstothePlanningSectionChief(PSC)andisresponsiblefor the collection, processing, organizing, and displaying of all incident information as itrelatestoESF#9resources.TheSituationUnitLeaderisalsoresponsibleforthepreparationoffutureprojectionsoftheincidentandanyapprovedintelligenceinformation.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTSituationUnitLeaderisresponsibleforthefollowing:
CollectingandanalyzinginformationpertainingtoESF#9incidentactivities
Preparing, posting, or disseminating resource and situation status information asrequiredincludingspecialrequests
ConductingsituationbriefingsatmeetingsandbriefingsasrequiredbythePSC
Assisting the ISTPlanning Section Chief in preparing ISTOAPs, strategic plans, andafter‐actionreports
CoordinatingwithERTPlanningSectiononallESF#9informationrequests
Maintainingaccess toweather informationservices, integrating the information intotheISTOAP
Preparingsituationstatusreports(ICS‐209)
Developingandmaintainingmastermap(s)oftheincident
MaintainingmapsoftheincidentinthecommonareaoftheICPforallresponderstoview
ProvidingtheprimarypointofcontactwithISTGISfunction
RequestingandreceivingGISproductstosupportmissionplanningfunction
III. TrainingRequirements
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTSituationUnitLeadershalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
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Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
PlanningTeamTraining S246SituationUnitLeaderCourse FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTSituationUnitLeadershouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsSituationUnitLeaderTrainingL96
All‐HazardsPSCTrainingL962
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ISTSTRUCTURESSPECIALIST
I. FunctionalDescription
The Structures Specialist reports directly to the IST Planning Section Chief and isresponsible for ensuring various structural assessments for the IST during incidentoperations.
II. DescriptionofDutiesTheStructuresSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Assessing and documenting the structural conditions within the area of ISToperations, which includes identifying structure types, specific damage, andstructuralhazards
RecommendingtheappropriatetypeandamountofstructuralhazardmitigationinordertominimizeriskstoUS&Rpersonnel,aswellasmaintainingdocumentationandprogressreports
AssistinginthedevelopmentofISTactionplans
Working closely with IST Safety Officer to identify, evaluate, and documenthazardousconditionsandadheretoallsafetyprocedures
Cooperatingwithandassistingothersearchandrescueresources includingothergovernmentalagencies
Providingaccountability,maintenance,andminorrepairsforallissuedequipment
Performingadditionaltasksordutiesasassignedduringamission
Coordinating,developing,andmaintainingmonitoringplansforassignedstructureswhilerescueandrecoveryoperationsareproceeding
Assuminganactiveroleinimplementingapprovedstructuralhazardmitigationasacoordinator,designer,inspector,andpossiblyasupervisor
CoordinatingwithparticipatingTaskForceStructuresSpecialists
SupervisingotherISTStructuralSpecialiststaffasrequired
Makingrecommendationsregardingstaffingrequirements
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III. RequiredTraining
(RefertoISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTStructuresSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
FEMA/USACEStructuralSpecialistCourse(StS1) FEMAStructuralCollapseTechnicianCourse FEMAISTCourse* Basic Rescue Module consisting of confined space (entrant), basic
roperescue,andtrenchawareness. Currently licensed as a Professional Engineer specialization in
structuresorequivalentassanctionedbytheFEMAUS&RTechnicalSub‐committee
Possess aminimum of five years of experience in structure designand analysis to include evaluation of existing structures, fieldinvestigation,orconstructionobservationexperience
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
IV. RecommendedTraining
TheISTStructuresSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
STS2
ICS300
Heavyriggingcourse
StructuralCollapseTechnician
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ISTUS&RSPECIALIST
I. FunctionalDescription
The ISTUS&RSpecialist reports to the ISTPlanningSectionChief or to the ISTpositionassigned.ThisindividualprovidestechnicalassistancetoFederal,state,andlocalofficialsregardingthecapabilitiesofESF#9resources.TheUS&RSpecialistmaybeassignedtoandactasliaisonataFederal,state,orlocalEOC,ICPorJointFieldOffice.
II. DescriptionofDuties
TheISTUS&RSpecialistisresponsibleforthefollowing:
Providing technical support and assistance to Federal, state, and local officialsregarding ESF #9 resources, requirements, and capabilities, primarily at an ICP,stateorlocalEOC,orotherappropriateresponsefacility
ProvidinginformationalreportstotheISTplanningsectionasrequired.
AssistswithintheISTplanningsectionasrequired.
Communicates requirements and distribution of ESF #9 resources within the
affectedareatoISTplanningsectionIII. RequiredTraining
(RefertotheISTTrainingMatrix,whichislocatedattheendofthisappendix.)TheISTUS&RSpecialistshalladheretothefollowing:
Meetallgeneraladministrativerequirements
Meetallgeneraltrainingrequirements
Completethefollowingposition‐specifictrainingrequirements:
ICS300 ICS400 FEMAISTCourse*
*MaybeselectedtopositionwithoutbuttobedeployableindividualsmustcompletetheFEMAISTtrainingcourse.
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IV. RecommendedTrainingTheISTUS&RSpecialistshouldcompletethefollowing:
All‐HazardsIMT
All‐HazardsLiaisonOfficercourseL956
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3 IST LIAISON AT THE JFO G G G G R R G G G G G G G R* D
4 IST PIO G G G G R R G G G G G G G R* R R D
5 IST OPERATIONS CHIEF G G G G R R G G G G G G G R* R R D D
6 IST BRANCH DIRECTOR G G G G G G G G G G G R* R R D D
7 IST DIV/GRP SUPERVISOR G G G G G G G G G G G R* R R D D
8 IST PLANNING CHIEF G G G G R R G G G G G G G R* R D R
9 IST SITUATION UNIT LEADER
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10 IST FIELD OBSERVER G G G G G G G G G G G R* D D
11 IST RESOURCE UNIT LEADER
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12 IST DEMOB UNIT LEADER G G G G G G G G G G G R* R D
13 IST DOCUMENTATION UNIT LEADER
G G G G G G G G G G G R* R D
14 IST STRUCTURES SPECIALIST
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18 IST COMM UNIT LEADER G G G G G G G G G G G R* R R
19 IST COMMUNICATIONS CENTER OPERATOR
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20 IST MEDICAL OFFICER G G G G R G G G G G G G R* R
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21 IST VETERINARY SPECIALIST
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22 IST SUPPLY UNIT LEADER G G G G G G G G G G G R* R D
23 IST GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER
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IST FINANCE/ADMIN CHIEF
IST TIME UNIT LEADER
IST COMP/CLAIMS UNIT LEADER
IST PROCURE / CONTRACT UNIT LEADER
IST COST UNIT LEADER
IST ADMIN SPECIALIST
R Denotesrequiredcoursetoqualifyforposition.Documentationrequiredwithapplication.R*Coursemustbecompletedbeforeanindividualisdeployable,isnotrequiredtoapplyforaposition.D Denotesdesiredcourse.Documentationrequiredwithapplicationinordertobeconsideredforscoring.GDenotesgeneraltrainingoradministrativerequirementnecessarytobeeligibleforconsideration.Documentation
required.
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APPENDIXC:US&RTRAININGCOURSESITEREQUIREMENTS
TechnicalSearchSpecialistCourseMaximumStudent:InstructorRatio 6:1Minimum#ofInstructors 4Minimum#ofLogisticsPersonnel 2MinimumClassSize 12Contractorshallprovideaudio/visual,toolsandequipmentnecessarytomeetcourseobjectives.Thisincludeslisteningandvisualtechnicalsearchdevicesofsamemakeandmodelthatareoncurrentlyapprovedcachelist.Thisalsoincludes1‐Garmin60CSXforeachstudentandlaptopcomputerwithMapSourcesoftwareforeachparticipant.Allsiteprepandtrainingpropsattheexpenseofcontractor.CommunicationsSpecialistCourseMaximumStudent:InstructorRatio 8:1Minimum#ofInstructors 4Minimum#ofLogisticsPersonnel 2MinimumClassSize 12Contractorshallprovideaudio/visual,toolsandequipmentnecessarytomeetcourseobjectives.Thisincludescommunicationsdevicesofsamemakeandmodelthatareoncurrentlyapprovedcachelist.Thisalsoincludes1‐Garmin60CSXforeachstudentandlaptopcomputerwithMapSourcesoftwareforeachparticipant.Allsiteprepandtrainingpropsattheexpenseofcontractor.MedicalTeamTrainingCourseMaximumStudent:InstructorRatio 6:1Minimum#ofInstructors 14Minimum#ofLogisticsPersonnel 2MinimumClassSize 28Contractorshallprovideaudio/visual,toolsandequipmentnecessarytomeetcourseobjectives.Thisincludesalltrainingadjunctssuchasmannequins,simulatedcardiacmonitors,IVaccessequipmentandtechnicalsearchcameras.Allsiteprepandtrainingpropsattheexpenseofcontractor.LogisticsSpecialistCourseMaximumStudent:InstructorRatio 12:1Minimum#ofInstructors 5Minimum#ofLogisticsPersonnel 2MinimumClassSize 24
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Contractorshallprovideaudio/visual,toolsandequipmentnecessarytomeetcourseobjectives.ThisincludesanyBaseofOperationsequipmentofsamemakeandmodelthatareoncurrentlyapprovedcachelist.Allsiteprepandtrainingpropsattheexpenseofcontractor.CanineSearchSpecialistCourseMaximumStudent:InstructorRatio 5:1Minimum#ofInstructors 5Minimum#ofLogisticsPersonnel 2MinimumClassSize 20Contractorshallprovideaudio/visual,toolsandequipmentnecessarytomeetcourseobjectives.Thisincludesanyrequiredequipmentofsamemakeandmodelthatareoncurrentlyapprovedcachelist.Thisalsoincludestwolargerubblepiles,cratesforeachcanineinattendanceandcaninerehabstations.Allsiteprepandtrainingpropsattheexpenseofcontractor.TaskForceLeaders’CourseMaximumStudent:InstructorRatio 20:1Minimum#ofInstructors 2Minimum#ofLogisticsPersonnel 1MinimumClassSize 20Contractorshallprovideaudio/visualequipmentnecessarytomeetcourseobjectives.ThisincludeslaptopcomputerwithMapSourcesoftwareforeachstudent.PlanningTeamTrainingCourseMaximumStudent:InstructorRatio 20:1Minimum#ofInstructors 2Minimum#ofLogisticsPersonnel 1MinimumClassSize 20Contractorshallprovideaudio/visualequipmentnecessarytomeetcourseobjectives.Thisalsoincludes1‐Garmin60CSXforeachstudentandlaptopcomputerwithMapSourcesoftware.Contractorshallprovideallmapproductstomeetcourseobjectives.TaskForceSafetyOfficerCourseMaximumStudent:InstructorRatio 20:1Minimum#ofInstructors 2Minimum#ofLogisticsPersonnel 1MinimumClassSize 20Contractorshallprovideaudio/visualequipmentnecessarytomeetcourseobjectives.
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IncidentSupportTeamTrainingCourseMaximumStudent:InstructorRatio 20:1Minimum#ofInstructors 5Minimum#ofLogisticsPersonnel 1MinimumClassSize 25Contractorshallprovideaudio/visualequipmentnecessarytomeetcourseobjectivesthisincludescommunicationsandlargeformatprintingcapabilityonsite.StructuralCollapseTechnicianCourseMaximumStudent:InstructorRatio 8:1Minimum#ofInstructors 4Minimum#ofLogisticsPersonnel 2MinimumClassSize 18Contractorshallprovideaudio/visual,tools,equipmentandconsumablesnecessarytomeetcourseobjectives.Toolsandequipmentwillbeofsamemakeandmodelasthoseonthecurrentlyapprovedcachelist.Allsiteprepandtrainingpropsattheexpenseofcontractor.
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APPENDIXD:TECHNICALRESCUESKILLSETSANDADDITIONALREQUIREDROPESKILLS
I. TechnicalRescueSkillSetsMinimum skill set recommendations for task force personnel who enter the hazardzone(i.e.,forwarddeployment):
GeneralrequirementsofNFPA1670
RoperescueawarenessperNFPA1670
TrenchrescueawarenessperNFPA1670
Dutiesoftheentrantper29CFR1910.146
II. AdditionalRequiredRopeRescueSkills
Safetyconsiderationsduringroperescueoperations
Characteristicsoflifesafetyropeandwebbing
Applicationofroperescuehardwarespecifictoaloweringoperation
Applicationofroperescuehardwareandsoftwarespecifictoabelayline
AssembleandapplyaClassIIIharness
Assembleandapplya“hastyharness”
Tieasimplefigureeightknot
Tieafigureeightfollow‐throughknot
Tieanoverhandfollow‐throughwithwebbing
Attachaprusiklooptoarope
Befamiliarwithanchorsystems
Befamiliarwithraisingandloweringsystems
Demonstrateproficiencywhenattachingoneselftoaandparticipatinginaraisingorloweringsystem
Demonstrateproficiencywhendescendingandascendingafixedline,lowangle
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National US&R Response System FEMATrainingRequestForm
FEMA IssuedCourse #
US&R Program Directive 2004‐01 established FEMA Training as recognized in one of four ways:
1. FEMA‐Sponsored Training & Exercises are approved national standard curricula and procedure and are
provided, paid for, and directly controlled by FEMA through contract, interagency agreement or other method of acquisition.
2. FEMA‐Sanctioned Training & Exercises use approved national standard curricula and procedure and are hosted, sponsored, provided and directly controlled by a National US&R Task Force Sponsoring Agency. Completion of this training or exercise is an identified requirement in an approved Position Description contained in the FEMA US&R Operations Manual or other FEMA direction.
3. FEMA‐Equivalent Training is non‐system training officially determined by FEMA to be functionally
equivalent to training delivered as FEMA Sponsored training, or task forces training at the local level Such training is hosted, sponsored and provided by someone other than FEMA (e.g. Industry Standards or Professional Associations) and does not meet the definition of FEMA Sanctioned Training. Completion of this training or a specifically determined equivalent portion of it is an identified requirement in an approved Position Description contained in the FEMA US&R Operations Manual or other FEMA direction.
4. FEMA‐Authorized Is training that FEMA US&R has no established curricula but the knowledge, skills and
abilities gained from the training is specifically required in the National US&R Operations Manual Position Descriptions (e.g. NWCG ICS courses). Such training is hosted, sponsored and provided by someone other than FEMA. FEMA exerts no direct control of the curricula or its delivery.
Task Forces will use this documentation to meet the requirements requesting FEMA Approval for Training / Exercises. This fill‐in form may be completed electronically, saved locally and then printed. To complete this form tab from field to field. It is recommended that you print/save a copy for your file after completion, and then Forward the form to the Divisional Training Representative and the FEMA Training Coordinator for approval. Please review the Training Program Administrative Manual for additional information.
Requesting Task Force
Division EAST CENTRAL WEST
Person Completing
Form Position
Telephone: Email
Course/Exercise Title:
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Course/Exercise Location:
Course /Exercise Delivery Dates:
Start:
End:
Total Contact
Hours
Requesting FEMA: Sponsored Sanction
ed Equivalent
Authorized
Curriculum Version: # Printed Format
Electronic Format
Course Setting: Lecture Hands‐
on Both
Course Open To US&R System
YES NO Add to FEMA Calendar
Student/Instructor Ratio
Student Instruct
or Class Size
Class Information
**Required**: A review of the curriculum and course requirements MUST be included with this package.
Course Objectives:
Facilities and Props
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Describe the Facilities to be used for the Training
Describe the Props to be used for this training
Course Instructor Information
ASSIGNMENT NAME FEMA Instructor # LEVEL EMAIL
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Approval Process: (To be completed by Task Force Training Coordinator)
Date __________ Copy Sent to Task Force Program Manager
Date __________ Copy Sent to Divisional Training Representative
FOR OFFICIAL FEMA USE ONLY
Course Approved As:
Sponsored Sanctioned Equivalent Authorized
Approval Given by: Dat
e
FEMA Course #
If Denied, Reason Given:
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Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency National Urban Search & Rescue Response
InstructorChangeofStatusForm(Please complete a separate form for each change to be made)
NAME (Last, First, Middle) TASK FORCE INSTRUCTOR #
US&R COURSE TO BE CHANGED
CHANGE OF STATUS
Comments
Current Task Force:
Transfer to Task Force: Receiving Program Manager Signature Date Task Force Training Manager Print Name Signature Date
Program Manager / Task Force Representative Print Name Signature Date
National Training Work Group Chair
Print Name Signature Date
Remove from US&R instructor list
Task Force Transfer
Other
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Federal Emergency Management Agency National US&R Response System
InstructorApplication–Verification&SignatureForm
This document must be signed by all of those requested on this form before the application can be reviewed. A signed/scanned version must be attached to the
on-line application when submitted.
All Signatures on this form are completed
Signed FEMA US&R Instructor Ethics Form
Endorsements: Applicant - I certify that the information recorded on-line is true and correct. If selected I agree to comply with all instructor requirements as identified by the National US&R Response System.
Print Name (Last, First) Date Signature
Task Force Training Manager - I have reviewed this application, and verify the training and experience as listed and I concur with the applicant’s participation.
Print Name (Last, First) Date Signature
Program Manager / Task Force Representative / Authorized Signatory - I have reviewed this application, and verify the training and experience as listed and I concur with the applicant’s participation.
Print Name (Last, First) Title
Signature Date
APPROVED HOLD (SEE ATTACHED)
DENIED (SEE ATTACHED)
Comments:
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Signature (Training Work Group) Date
Federal Emergency Management Agency National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System
Instructor Ethics Signature Form
Instructors are reminded that when they are acting as a Temporary Excepted Federal Volunteer System Member, the US&R Code of Conduct established under 44 CFR 208.8, applies in addition to these principles. PRINCIPLE I Commitment to the student – The instructor strives to help each student realize their potential as an effective member of the National US&R Response System (the System). The instructor works to enhance the learning environment and the acquisition of knowledge. In fulfillment of the obligation to the student, the instructor:
Shall create a positive learning environment for the students Shall encourage students to think and act independently in their pursuit of learning Shall encourage critical thinking and expression of varying points of view Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from physical conditions harmful to learning or to health and safety Shall not be under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol during any portion of a class Shall foster and support the diversity each student brings to the classroom Shall treat students with equal respect and provide equal opportunities Shall establish and maintain the student/instructor professional relationship Shall not intentionally expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement Shall promote an environment free of inappropriate racial, ethnic, religious, political, or sexual comments Shall not use profane or abusive language Shall maintain each students right to privacy and confidentiality Shall do everything possible to impart knowledge relevant to student’s success Shall encourage a safe non-hostile harassment free teaching/working environment including any “hazing” type actions
PRINCIPLE II Commitment to training and education – Training and education is vested by the System with a trust and responsibility requiring the highest ideals of professional service. In fulfillment of the obligation to the system the instructor:
Shall be honest and above reproach when presenting the instructor’s qualifications by giving only accurate information Shall maintain classroom integrity by allowing only credentialed instructors to teach Shall maintain professional integrity by not accepting any gratuity and/or gift that might appear to influence professional decisions or
actions
PRINCIPLE III Commitment to National US&R Response System training – In the belief that the quality of services delivered directly influences the program, the instructor shall make every effort to raise professional standards, and to promote a climate that encourages the enhancement of the System mission. In fulfillment of the obligation to the mission, the instructor:
Shall maintain exam integrity by not distributing them for student review Shall teach the course to meet the course goals and objectives set by the System Shall administer the certification exam under direct visual supervision Shall adhere to the policies and procedures of the System training program Shall monitor student attendance daily and document the approval of any absences Shall keep current on the topics they are credentialed to teach Shall adhere to all copyright laws Shall meet all course content requirements Shall use the course material identified by the System as required for the course Shall ensure that the student/instructor ratio is maintained at all times Shall inform the appropriate System Work Group Chair on any issues found within the course curriculum or delivery Shall report to the Training Work Group information about courses and/or instructors that do not meet the standards required by the
System Shall teach only a course or portion of a course for which they are credentialed Shall report to the Training Work Group any negative or harmful classroom dynamics that occurred during the delivery of a System course Shall not make false or malicious statements about System training courses and/or instructors Shall support the mission of the National US&R Response System at all times
DHS/FEMA/US&R Instructor Application Signature Form V3 – 3/18/2012
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NewCourseChecklist
CourseName:OriginatingWorkGroup:
Attachathoroughnarrativefornumbers1through4
1. Originofthecourse
ProgramOffice WorkGroup
2. Rationale
Explanation/backgroundforcourseneedattached
3. Whoistheaudience? Internal(NationalUS&RResponseSystemmembersonly)or externalaspertheUS&RSP(goal4)STP(goal5)
4. Scope
Awareness Operational Technician Level1 Level2 Other…(attacheddescription/narrative)
5. Classpre‐requisites
Yes/no*Ifyes,list/identify(attacheddescription/narrative)
6. IndicateCoursedeliverymethod Directdelivery On‐line Combinationdirectdelivery/on‐line Train‐the‐Trainer
*CourseinstructorsarequalifiedbythemethoddescribedintheTPAM(InstructorCredentialing)
7. DoesthiscourserequireachangetoPD&”PTB” Ifyes,list/identifychanges
8. Isthiscourseavailablecommerciallyofftheshelf(COTS)
Ifno,whowillbuildcourse Whowillprovide/buildmanual
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9. Completesiterequirementform(TPAMAppendixB)
10. LogisticalRequirements(logisticalsupportrequirementlist/sattached) FEMAsupport(list) ContractorSupport
11. Instructors
DoestheSystemcurrentlyhaveaninstructorclassificationthatcandeliverthiscourse?
Yes No
Doesanewinstructorclassificationneedtobecreated? Yes No
DoestheSystemneedtodevelopinstructors? Yes No
Ifnewcourseandinstructorwasinvolvedwiththedevelopmentofthecourse,provideverificationletterfromcourseWorkGroupChair
12. Estimatedtotalcosttodeliver.Attachadocumentwithitemizationofcosts.
Listattachments: