North Carolina Emergency Management NC Search & Rescue Basics of:

North Carolina Emergency Management

NC Search & Rescue NC Search & Rescue

Basics of:


Day to Day vs. Disaster Operations Local Missions Disaster Missions

Overview of Resources SAR TrainingHow to become State Deployable

Introduction to SAR Introduction to SAR ResourcesResources


Daily Ops Contact SEOC / Area Coordinator EM-43 submission NCEOC/SAR Coordinator can

provide contact info or make contact on behalf of AHJ

Advise / Request early Note response/demobilization in

EM43

Local Resource RequestsLocal Resource Requests


•D-5d notification from NCEM that pre-deployment is being considered

•D-72h request for availability status

•D-48h deployment notification

•D-24h report, d-12h on station

Disaster Operations


• SAR resources need to be pre-deployed whenever possible.

• Regional Coordination Centers (RCC’s) will coordinate ordering and pre-deployment with Counties/NCEOC.

• Once assigned RCC’s can move resources as needed. Request still needs to be logged.

Ordering via WebEOC – Disaster Ordering via WebEOC – Disaster OpsOps


Requesting State Resources –Requesting State Resources –The Five W’sThe Five W’sWHAT is needed (mission)

WHO is the resource for

WHEN is it needed

WHERE to deliver

WHY is it needed (justification/mission)

Requests that answer the 5 W’s can be filled without delay


• State SAR resources on station 24 hours prior to Tropical Storm conditions.

• Resources will provide manifest upon arrival.

• Resource works for you• Can provide Incident Support Team (IST)

to help integrate resource into command system

Resource Notification-DisasterResource Notification-Disaster


Entirely Local Resources - typed to NIMS standards 7 Urban Search & Rescue Taskforces 30+ Swiftwater Teams 25+ Land SAR Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team

Up to 6 UH-60, 1 Bell 407, & 2 UH-72 Mountain Search & Rescue

SAR in remote areas and in Snow / Ice

Resource OverviewResource Overview


Dare

Hyde

Pitt

Carteret

Wake

PenderBladen

Bertie

Duplin

Onslow

Wilkes

Moore

Beaufort

Craven

Union

Halifax

Robeson

Nash

Sampson

Brunswick

Surry

IredellTyrrell

Columbus

Swain

Burke

Johnston

Ashe

Harnett

Anson

Wayne

Randolph

Guilford

Chatham

Jones

Macon

Hoke

Rowan

Martin

Lee

Pamlico

Stokes

StanlyLenoir

Warren

Buncombe

Franklin

Davidson

Granville

Gates

Haywood

Jackson

Person

Currituck

Caldwell

Orange

Caswell

Wilson

Forsyth

Cumberland

Polk

Madison

Rutherford

Gaston

Clay

Yadkin

Cherokee

Catawba

Davie

Cleveland

Richmond

McDowell

RockinghamHertford

Alamance

Vance

Yancey Edgecombe

Avery

Mecklenburg

Northampton

Lincoln

Montgomery

CabarrusGraham

Durham

Camden

Greene

Scotland

Watauga

Washington

Henderson

Transylvania

Chowan

Mitchel l

Perquimans

Alexander

New Hanover

Alleghany

Pasquotank

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NC-USAR-TF2- Buncombe CountyNC-USAR-TF2- Buncombe CountyNC-USAR-TF3- Charlotte Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF3- Charlotte Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF6- Greensboro Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF6- Greensboro Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF8- Raleigh Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF8- Raleigh Fire Department(Durham, Chapel Hill Fire Departments)(Durham, Chapel Hill Fire Departments)NC-USAR-TF9- Lumberton Emergency Rescue UnitNC-USAR-TF9- Lumberton Emergency Rescue Unit(Fayetteville Fire Department)(Fayetteville Fire Department)NC-USAR-TF10- Greenville Fire Rescue DepartmentNC-USAR-TF10- Greenville Fire Rescue Department(New Bern Fire Department) (New Bern Fire Department) NC-USAR-TF11- New Hanover CountyNC-USAR-TF11- New Hanover County(Wilmington Fire Department)(Wilmington Fire Department)

TYPE I USAR TEAM

TYPE II USAR TEAM

NC USAR Team LocationsNC USAR Team Locations

*(Participating/partner agencies)*(Participating/partner agencies)

*Colored Areas on Map reflect Primary *Colored Areas on Map reflect Primary Response DistrictResponse District 22

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Teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, light to heavy, swiftwater rescue and land search capability.

Fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days.

Team is capable of 12 hour operations and will respond with 33 personnel.

Two Type II teams can be combined for a Type I response.

Typing-USAR/Structural CollapseTyping-USAR/Structural CollapseType II


Typing-USAR/Structural Typing-USAR/Structural CollapseCollapse

Task Force Leader (1)

Search Team Manager (1)

Rescue Team Manager (1)

Hazardous Materials Team

Manager (1)

Rescue Squad #1 (6)

Medical Team Manager (1)

Safety Officer (1)

Medical Specialist (2)

Hazardous Materials

Specialist (4)

Logistics Team Manager (1)

Plans Team Manager (1)

Rescue Squad #2 (6)

Canine Search Specialist (1)

(Optional)


(Optional)

Technical Search Specialist (1)

Heavy Equipment and

Rigging Specialist (1)

Logistics Specialist (2)

Communications Specialist (1)

Structures Specialist (1)

Technical Information

Specialist (1)

NC USAR Type II Task Force

(33 personnel)

* Taskforce deployment may include an additional 5 personnel in supporting functions for deployment ** Mission specific conditions may dictate adjustments in taskforce personnel to fit mission requirements *** Optional Positions not included in task force numbers


Teams are equivalent to a FEMA Type I USAR Task Force.

Teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, swiftwaterrescue and land search capability.

Fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. Team is capable of 24 hour operations and will

respond with at least 66 personnel.

Typing-USAR/Structural Typing-USAR/Structural CollapseCollapse

Type I


Typing-USAR/Structural CollapseTyping-USAR/Structural Collapse

Task Force Leader (2)

Search Team Manager (2)

Rescue Team Manager (2)

Hazardous Materials Team

Manager (2)

Rescue Squad #1 (6)

Medical Team Manager (2)

Safety Officer (2)



Hazardous Materials

Specialist (4)

Hazardous Materials

Specialist (4)

Logistics Team Manager (2)

Plans Team Manager (2)

Rescue Squad #2 (6)

Rescue Squad #3 (6)

Rescue Squad #4 (6)


(Optional)


(Optional)

Technical Search

Specialist (2)

Heavy Equipment and

Rigging (2) (2)Specialist (2)

Logistics Specialist (4)

Communications Specialist (2)

Structures Specialist (2)

Technical Information

Specialist (2)

NC USAR Type I Task Force

(66 personnel)


Concrete or very large areas = Type I/II

Stick built/light frame construction = ANY

K9(s) – in development Multipurpose SAR resource

USAR/SCT Resource UtilizationUSAR/SCT Resource Utilization


NC-HARTNC-HART


Rescue HoistRescue Hoist Short-Haul Rescue Short-Haul Rescue

Swiftwater RescueSwiftwater Rescue Mountain RescueMountain Rescue Bambi Bucket (Forest Fire Fighting)Bambi Bucket (Forest Fire Fighting) SlingloadSlingload

CapabilitiesCapabilities


Heli-Basket Heli-Basket Three are assembled and ready for deployment Can hold fourteen persons during extreme emergencies Can hold 4500 lbs. of equipment, including Mule or Gator vehiclesUS&R Team members have been trained to work with them


NC-HART Request ProcedureIf the criterion is met…

Request made to Local Emergency Management Coordinator (LEMC)

LEMC requests HART Mission through State EOC

1-800-858-0368 Mission vetted and assigned by:

NCEM Area Coordinator(s) State SAR Coordinator Air Boss & Flight Crews Division Duty Officer


Swiftwater RescueSwiftwater Rescue• 30+ Swiftwater Teams • Typed I – IV • Typed I-II are simular, primary

difference is helicopter rescue assets • Type III is a single boat crew• Type IV is still water operations only

• Primarily due to boat type / training


Type IV-Evacuation Teams (6 pax) Swiftwater awareness, stillwater operations Will encompass PWC’s, jon boats, air boats

Type III-Offensive Rescue Operations (6 pax) 1 boat crew, 6 persons, 1-EMTB

Type II-Offensive Rescue Operations (14 pax) 2 boat crews, team lead, 1medical (EMTP)

Type I-Offensive Rescue Operations (14 pax) 2 boat crews, team lead, 2 medical (EMTP) 4 helicopter rescue technicians

Typing-SwiftwaterTyping-Swiftwater


Teams meet NFPA 1006 for personnel

NFPA 1670 for teamEquivalencies

OSFM Rescue 3 International

Swiftwater Training Swiftwater Training EquivalenciesEquivalencies


• Typically co-located with NCNG High Clearance Vehicles

• Typically will have animal rescue embedded with swiftwater teams

• Will perform just-in-time training for NCNG• Most teams will require logistical support• If logistical support will not be available can

deploy with a USAR Task Force

Water Rescue Resource Water Rescue Resource UtilizationUtilization


Wilderness – Mountain SARWilderness – Mountain SAR

• Five 8-10 person strike teams being developed in Western Branch

• Have snow / ice capability • Working to develop LEO component


Changes Coming - NFPAChanges Coming - NFPA

NFPA is updating Technical Rescue Standards

- More animal rescue requirements- Light use is now called “technical”

- Now is inclusive of MRA Style Rigging


Available SAR TrainingAvailable SAR Training

• Swiftwater Boat Operator• Must be a swiftwater technician

• Land Search• Search Management • Mountain / Wilderness • HART Awareness Training


Available SAR TrainingAvailable SAR Training

Search Management - Inland SAR Planning (USCG)Urban Search & Rescue- Collapse Training (NASA)Wide Area Search- Wide Area Search Planning (TEEX)


How to become state How to become state deployable?deployable?

Support local needs first, then:1.Work to State / Federal Typing2.Complete and return workbook to be

added to our callout list


www.NCDPS.gov Divisions > Emergency Management> Search & Rescue

Brian Barnes State SAR Coordinator

Office: 919-825-2255Mobile: 919-815-5596Email: [email protected]

InformationInformation


Questions?Questions?

WildernessWilderness

SwiftwaterSwiftwater

UrbanUrban

HelicopterHelicopterMountainMountain

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