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State of Georgia

Local Emergency Resources

Team and Task Force Definitions

2005

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Table of Contents Resource Type Page

COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES Technical Communications Support Team 5

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RESOURCES Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) 8 Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) 10 International Medical Surgical Response Team (IMSuRT) 11 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) 12 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) 14

FIRE/RESCUE RESOURCES Cave Rescue Team 16 Confined Space Rescue Team 21 Dive Rescue Team 27 Hazardous Materials Response Team 30 Heavy Rescue / Structural Collapse Team 33 Mountain Search and Rescue Team 36 Rope Rescue Team 40 Swift Water Rescue Team 43 Trench Rescue Team 46 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force 50

LAW ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES Bomb Squads / Explosives (EOD) Teams 53 Counter-Terrorism Response Team [Definition Under Development] 55 Crime Scene Investigation / Evidence Recovery Team 56 Gang Prevention / Suppression Team 57 Hostage (Crisis) Negotiation Team 59 K9 – Air Scent Team 61 K9 – Arson Dog Team 65 K9 – Bomb Detection Team 69 K9 – Disaster Dog Team 73 K9 – Drug Dog Team 77 K9 – Dual Purpose Dog Team 80 K9 – Human Remains (Cadaver) Detection Dog Team 85 K9 – Tracking/Trailing Dog Team 89 Mobile Field Force / Crowd Control Team 93 Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) 96 SWAT / Tactical Team 97 Terrorism Early Warning (TEW) Group 100 Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) 101

OTHER RESOURCES Agro-Terrorism Response Team 103 Animal Response Team 106

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Aviation Team 112 Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) 114 Food Safety Response Team 115 Incident Management / Overhead Team 118 Veterinary Medical Assistance Team (VMAT) 119

TASK FORCES Emergency Medical Transport Task Force 121 Fire Suppression Task Force 123 Joint Drug Task Force 124 Wildland Suppression Task Force 125

State of Georgia Team and Task Force Definitions

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State of Georgia Resource Typing Definitions

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TTEECCHHNNII CCAALL CCOOMMMMUUNNII CCAATTII OONNSS SSUUPPPPOORRTT TTEE AAMM CATEGORY: Communications KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV TYPE V

Personnel Manning 4 radio operators, 1 unit leader, and 1 dedicated technician

3 radio operators, 1 unit leader, and 1 technician on call

2 radio operators and 1 unit leader

1 radio operator and 1 unit leader

Capabilities less than that of a Type IV team

Equipment Communications Mobile FAA FM Radio Mobile and Portable VHF/FM Radios, capable of AES/DES encryption Portable VHF/FM repeater, capable of AES/DES encryption Mobile and Portable UHF/FM Radios, capable of AES/DES encryption Portable UHF/FM repeater, capable of AES/DES encryption Satellite Phone ALE Capable HF Radio HF E-mail Link

Mobile FAA FM Radio Mobile and Portable VHF/FM Radios, capable of DES encryption Portable VHF/FM repeater Mobile and Portable UHF/FM Radios, capable of DES encryption Cell Phone ALE Capable HF Radio

Mobile FAA FM Radio Mobile and Portable VHF/FM Radios Cell Phone HF Radio

Mobile FAA FM Radio Mobile and Portable VHF/FM Radios Cell Phone


Availability Duration Available for extended operations (greater than 1 week)

Available for extended operations (greater than 1 week)

Available for short duration operations (1 week or less)

Available for short duration operations (1 week or less)



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TTEECCHHNNII CCAALL CCOOMMMMUUNNII CCAATTII OONNSS SSUUPPPPOORRTT TTEE AAMM CATEGORY: Communications KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Management Support

Coordination Capabilities

Incident staff capable of managing the communications unit



Team management only Capabilities less than that of a Type IV team

COMMENTS: Availability does not require continuous availability of specific personnel, only that teams are available to those specifications. Personnel may be rotated in and out of specific team positions. Type IV teams are expected to serve as independent relay points. Type III teams are expected to support local level incident operations. Type II teams are expected to support regional incident operations with multiple agencies. Type I teams are expected to support national incident operations with multiple agencies.

SOURCE FEMA – NIMS


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DD IISS AASS TTEERR MM EEDDII CCAALL AASS SSIISS TTAANNCCEE TTEEAAMM ((DDMM AATT))

CATEGORY: Emergency Medical Services KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV

Overall Function (see Definition and NOTE 1)

Patient-care Capabilities

Triage and treat up to 250 patients per day for up to 3 days without resupply

Triage and treat up to 250 patients per day for up to 3 days without resupply

Augment or supplement Type I or II team within this team’s local area

Personnel may be used to supplement other teams

Personnel and Equipment Readiness

Roster Fulfillment, Equipment Loading

Upon alert, full 35-person roster within 4 hrs. After activation, deployment ready within 6 hrs

Upon alert, full roster within 6 hrs. After activation, deployment ready within 12 hrs

Upon alert, 75% rostered within 12 hrs. After activation, deployment ready within 24 hrs

Does not meet minimal deployable team requirements

Demonstrated Readiness

Readiness Testing and Deployment History

100% rating on NDMS readiness test in past 12 mos. History of prior full deployment to austere environment

100% rating on NDMS readiness test in past 12 mos

75% or greater rating on NDMS readiness test in past 12 mos

Less than Type III

Personnel Standard DMAT deploys with 35 personnel for all missions (NOTE 2)

Membership Level

105 or more deployable team personnel on NDMS roster; 12 or more physicians; 3 or more of each of PA or NP, RN, RPh, and paramedic



Less than Type III

Shelters, Equipment, and Supplies

Logistics Status

Full DMAT equipment cache properly managed, stored, and inventoried per NDMS requirements

Full DMAT equipment cache properly managed, stored and inventoried per NDMS requirements

Full or partial DMAT equipment cache properly managed, stored, and inventoried per NDMS requirements

Less than partial cache

Transportation Vehicle Status

Pre-arrangement for obtaining primary and alternate use vehicles

Pre-arrangement for obtaining primary and alternate use vehicles

Incomplete transportation arrangements

None


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DD IISS AASS TTEERR MM EEDDII CCAALL AASS SSIISS TTAANNCCEE TTEEAAMM ((DDMM AATT)) CATEGORY: Emergency Medical Services KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Didactic Training

Basic (Core) and Advanced Training Modules

90% completion of NDMS basic core training plus 50% of advanced training modules (By 08/05)



Less than Type III

Training experience

Field Exercises (FEXs)

Participate in at least 2 NDMS approved FEXs, one observed

Participate in at least 2 NDMS approved FEXs, one observed

Participate in at least 1 NDMS approved FEX

N/A

COMMENTS Definition: A DMAT is a volunteer group of medical and nonmedical individuals, usually from the same State or region of a State, who have formed a response team under the guidance of the National Disaster Medical System, or under similar State or local auspices. NOTE 1: TYPE I = fully operational; Type II = operational ; Type III = augmentation/local team; Type IV = developmental. NOTE 2: Personnel include a mix of physicians, nurses (RN), nurse practitioners (NP), physicians' assistants (PA), pharmacists (RPh), emergency medical technicians (EMT), other allied health professionals, and support staff.

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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DD IISS AASS TTEERR MM OORRTTUUAARRYY OOPPEERR AATTII OONN AALL RREESS PPOONNSS EE TTEEAAMM ((DDMMOORRTT)) CATEGORY: Emergency Medical Services KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II

Standard DMORT has 31 personnel plus basic load of equipment (NOTE 1)

Deployment Readiness, Staffing, Equipment Status, Training Status, Patient Treatment Capacity

Deploy to site within 24 hrs. of notification; Provide on-site victim identification and morgue operations; Provide family assistance services (NOTE 2)

Capabilities less than that of a Type I team; minimum of 6 personnel

DMORT—WMD

Same as above

Same as above except adds additional capability to deal with residually contaminated chemical, biological, or radiological dead

Capabilities less than that of a Type I team

Deployable Portable Morgue Unit (DPMU)

Fully equipped to support DMORT functions

Add-on when no local morgue facilities available; Supports either standard DMORT or DMORT-WMD. (NOTE 3)

Capabilities less than that of a Type I team

COMMENTS: Definition: A Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team is a volunteer group of medical and forensic personnel, usually from the same geographic region, who have formed a response team under the guidance of the National Disaster Medical System (or State or local auspices), and whose personnel have specific training/skills in victim identification, mortuary services, and forensic pathology and anthropology methods. NOTE 1: Usually includes a mix of medical examiners, coroners, pathologists, forensic anthropologists, medical records technicians, fingerprint technicians, forensic odentologists, dental assistants, radiologists, funeral directors, mental health professionals, and support personnel. NOTE 2: DMORTs are mission tailored on an ad hoc basis, and usually deploy only with personnel and equipment specifically required for current mission. NOTE 3: There are currently two Portable Morgue Units within NDMS.

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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IINNTTEERRNNAATTII OONNAALL MM EEDDII CCAALL SSUURRGGIICCAALL RREESS PPOONNSS EE TTEEAAMM (( IIMM SSUURRTT)) CATEGORY: Emergency Medical Services KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II

IMSuRT is equipped and trained to provide surgical care outside CONUS. Full team consists of roughly 26 personnel (NOTE 1)

Deployment Readiness; Staffing; Training Status; Patient Treatment Capacity

Able to begin deployment to OCONUS location within 3 hrs. of notification; Staff 2 OR suites providing emergency surgery, treatment, and stabilization; Usually deploys with all necessary equipment (NOTE 2)

Some mix of capabilities less than Type I; made up of a minimum of 6 personnel

Equipment, and Supplies

Logistics Status

Fully equipped to provide free-standing surgical capability, etc. (NOTE 2)

Limited to none

COMMENTS Definition: An International Medical/Surgical Response Team is a volunteer group of medical and nonmedical individuals, usually from the same State or region of a State, that have formed a response team under the guidance of the National Disaster Medical System and the State Department, and whose personnel and equipment give it deployable medical and surgical treatment capability, worldwide. NOTE 1: This is the only NDMS medical team with surgical OR capability. Currently a single IMSuRT exists at level 1, being a successor to the previous IST specialty DMAT. Two additional teams are being formed. NOTE 2: IMSuRT does not usually function in an austere environment without additional support.

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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MM EEDDIICCAALL RREESS EERRVVEE CCOORRPPSS ((MM RRCC)) CATEGORY: Emergency Medical Services KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II

Personnel 24 Less than that of a Type I team, but greater than 6

Training Practicing, retired, or otherwise employed medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, pharmacists, nurses' assistants, and others.

Public health professionals. Even community members without medical training are encouraged to volunteer to assist with administrative and other essential support functions.

Less than that of a Type I team

Skills Coordinate the skills of practicing and retired physicians, nurses and other health professionals who are willing to volunteer during emergency situations and help with other public health matters. MRC unit volunteers also work to improve the overall health and well being of their communities and engaging in appropriate public health initiatives throughout the year such as administering youth immunizations and flu

Less than that of a Type I team


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MM EEDDIICCAALL RREESS EERRVVEE CCOORRPPSS ((MM RRCC)) CATEGORY: Emergency Medical Services KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II

vaccinations. COMMENTS Type I – An organized team of medically trained individuals capable of coordinating the skills of practicing and retired physicians, nurses, and other health care

professionals who are willing to volunteer during emergency situations and help with other public health matters. Type II – An organized team of medically trained individuals with capabilities less than that of a Type I team.

SOURCE DHS – Citizens Corps


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METROPOLITAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM (MMRS) CATEGORY: Emergency Medical Services KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II

Personnel 75 Less than that of a Type I team; minimum number of personnel is 25

Training Participate in an organized training program with coordinated training events annually.

Skills Supports local jurisdictions’ enhancing and maintaining all-hazards response capabilities to manage mass casualty incidents during early hours critical to life-saving and population protection, to include: § Terrorist acts using

WMD/CBRNE § Large scale HazMat

incidents § Epidemic disease

outbreaks § Natural disasters

COMMENTS: Type I – An organized team, recognized by DHS-FEMA, as a Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) resource. The team supports local jurisdictions during all hazard response to mass casualty incidents during early event hours critical to life saving and population protection. Type II – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type I team or an organized team not currently recognized as an MMRS through DHS-FEMA.

SOURCE DHS - FEMA


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CCAAVVEE RR EESS CCUUEE TTEEAAMM CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Team Personnel Field team leader; Members; Medical specialist; minimum of 6 personnel

Field team leader; Field team members; Medical specialist; minimum of 4 personnel

Field team leader; Field team members; Medical specialist; minimum of 4 personnel

Field team leader; Field team members; minimum of 3 personnel

Less than that of a Type IV team

Personnel Training

Cave Training Same as Type II, plus: Proficiency in cave and surface search; Proficiency in high- and low-angle technical rescues and evacuations from dry, wet, and multidrop caves

Same as Type III, plus: Proficiency in vertical environments greater than 100 feet in depth; Ability to safely traverse multidrop caves; Ability to rapidly ascend a rope next to a litter during a litter raise

Same as Type IV, plus: Ability to carry additional rescue-related equipment to and through the cave

Basic understanding of the cave environment, including regional differences in ambient cave temperature, normal hazards such as risk of flooding, hypothermia, and potential changes in cave environment because of seasonal variations and outside weather; Proficiency in crawling, climbing and moving over uneven surfaces and breakdown areas covered in mud, sand, or water; Familiarity with chimneying, bridging, and other basic climbing techniques used in moving through caves; Ability to move comfortably and efficiently in small spaces; Ability to rappel and ascend 66’ of static line using standard single rope techniques; Proficiency in changing over from ascent to rappel and rappel to ascent; Ability to carry personal equipment to and through the cave; Ability to identify fragile cave environments and take measures to protect them; Ability to maintain primary light sources

Navigation Same as Type II Same as Type III, plus: Same as Type IV, plus: Familiar with cave maps and


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Training Proficiency in back-country navigation and route finding with a map and compass, use of GPS and UTM coordinate system

Knowledge of common symbols present on cave maps; Proficiency in reading cave maps; Ability to use topographic maps to locate caves

topographic maps

Basic Training Same as Type II, plus; Ability to plan, organize, and direct cave rescue and search missions using ICS; Experience with ICS Unified Command

Same as Type III, plus: Ability to direct activities according to ICS; Technical proficiency in single person rope rescue techniques; Proficiency in crack and crevice rescue; Proficiency in creating load distributing and artificial anchors in-cave

Same as Type IV, plus: Capable of operating within ICS; Proficiency in edge tending for the vertical environment; Proficiency in preparing and rigging basket and flexible litters for haul and lower operations; Proficiency in patient packaging for extrication; Familiarity with the basic techniques for crack and crevice rescue; Ability to improvise patient packaging

Familiarity with basic cave search techniques; Familiarity with the NIIMS ICS of incident management; Proficiency in establishing simple anchors and fixing lines for personal rappels and ascents; Awareness of the psychological and physical patient considerations in rescue extrications of long duration; Proficiency in basic in-cave litter movement techniques; Ability to assist in patient packaging for extrication; Specialized training required to safely and appropriately use communication and technical rescue equipment

Technical Training

Same as Type II, plus: Proficiency in the use, placement, and analysis of mechanical anchors and anchor systems; Proficiency in use of highlines and guiding lines; Proficiency in the organization and direction of technical cave rescue searches and rescues;

Same as Type III, plus: Understanding of the mechanical forces involved in technical rescue systems; Proficiency in the selection and setup of rescue anchor systems; Proficiency at estimating component and system load ratios and assessing safety factors; Ability to rig and operate

Same as Type IV, plus: Proficiency in tying common knots and knowledge of their applications and strength efficiencies; Proficiency in establishing simple anchors for haul and lower systems; Ability to establish 2:1 and 3:1 haul systems, fixed brake lowering systems, and belay systems;

Ability to serve as a member of a haul or lower team and familiarity of appropriate commands; Ability to serve as a member of an evacuation team; Other skills or abilities as identified by the team’s operations leader


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For regions/caves with swiftwater: Proficiency in working in and around moving water underground; Swiftwater/flatwater technician For regions/caves with bad air: Proficiency in the use of a 3-gas monitor (oxygen, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide) and ability to understand its output

simple and compound 4:1, 6:1, and 9:1 mechanical advantage systems; Proficiency in rigging and use of counterbalance systems; Proficiency in technical litter evacuations and transport including litter raises and lowers on breakdown, in free-fall and other vertical environments, in narrow or waterfall situations, and in multidrop caves

Familiarity with basic search techniques and nomenclature; Ability to maintain scene integrity in case of crime; Proficiency in establishing and operating in-cave wired communications systems; Ability to operate a handheld radio; Proficiency in choosing appropriate in-cave litter movement techniques

Survival Training

Same as Type III Same as Type III Same as Type IV, plus: Experience in wet and vertical caves

Operational proficiency in the cave environment for the region

Medical Specialist

Training National Standard EMT -B, with BTLS or PHTLS

National Standard EMT -B, or advanced wilderness first responder; BTLS

Same as Type IV Basic First Aid/CPR

Team Sustained Operations

48 hours or more 36 hours 24 hours 24 hours

Team Search and Rescue Capabilities

Same as Type II with experience complex rescue environments as appropriate for region of activity

Same as Type III with experience in wet and vertical caves and crack/crevice situations

Same as Type IV Trained cave rescue and cave search personnel with experience in relatively dry caves with moderate vertical situations

Team Equipment

Supplies and Materials

Same as Type III, plus: Ability to support more than 2 patients at 2 separate incidents; Sufficient rope and hardware to support complex rigging, multiple drops, highline, etc. In regions/caves with swiftwater:

Same as Type III, plus: Ability to respond to two in-cave patients simultaneously

Same as Type IV

Harnesses, Helmets; Basic hardware (including: 7/16 or .5” static kernmantle rope, webbing, pulleys, carabiners, lowering devices, etc.); Field telephones and wire; Radio communications on a common frequency; Patient packaging materials; Litters appropriate for situation;


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Appropriate floatation equipment for patient(s) and other necessary swiftwater-specific rigging equipment In regions/caves with bad air: 3-gas monitors

Entrance control materials; Edge protection

Personal Equipment

Supplies and materials

Same as Type II, plus: Food for 48 hours In regions/caves with swiftwater: Appropriate swiftwater gear, PFD, personal throwbags, and waterproof light sources

Same as Type III, plus: Food for 36 hours

Same as Type IV, plus: Wetsuit where appropriate

Personal protective equipment including: Footwear, underwear, and outerwear suited to the particular cave environment; Sewn seat harness; Personal descending and ascending equipment with 2 points of attachment above the waist; Helmet (with 3- or 4-point chinstrap suspension system); Gloves with leather palms; 3 independent sources of light, each capable of exiting the cave; 2 of which must be helmet-mountable; Batteries (carbide if appropriate); Quantity of water appropriate for the conditions; Food for 24 hours; Knife/multitool; Personal first aid kit; Waterproof pen/pencil and paper; Appropriate pack to carry personal gear; food for 24 hours

Medical Equipment


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COMMENTS Type I – Proficiencies of a Type II team and proficient in cave and surface search; proficient in high- and low-angle technical rescues and evacuations from dry, wet, and multidrop caves. Type II – Proficiencies of a Type III team and proficient in vertical environments greater than 100 ft. in depth; Able to safety traverse multidrop caves; able to rapidly descend a rope next to a litter during a litter raise. Type III – Proficiencies of a Type IV team plus the ability to carry additional rescue-related equipment to and through the cave. Type IV – Proficient at basic cave search techniques Type V – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type IV team.

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE TEAM CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Team Personnel Field team leader; Entry Supervisor, Attendant, Entrants; Medical specialist; minimum of 6 personnel

Field team leader; Entry Supervisor, Attendant, Entrants; Medical specialist; minimum of 6 personnel

Field team leader; Entry Supervisor, Attendant, Entrant; minimum of 4 personnel

Capabilities less than that of a Type III Team; minimum of 3 personnel

Personnel Training

Confined Space Rescue Training

Same as Type II, plus: Proficiency in confined space and surface search; Proficiency in high- and low-angle technical rescues and evacuations from dry, wet, and complicated spaces

Same as Type III, plus: Proficiency in vertical environments greater than 100 feet in depth; Ability to rapidly ascend a rope next to a litter during a litter raise. Able to work in dry or wet spaces.

Knowledge of OSHA definition of a confined space as outlined in 1910.146(b) and requirements for permitted confined space entry. Certification of training in responsibilities and duties for each team member as defined in OSHA 1910.146 (h- j) and rescue teams as described in 1910.146(k) and Appendix F. Understanding of use of retrieval systems such as tripods and body harnesses in confined space entry, knowledge of lock-out/tag-out and hot-work procedures. Basic understanding of confined space and hot work permits, air monitoring instrumentation; and confined space hazards such as risk of flooding, pinch points; electrical shock; toxic atmospheres and asphyxiation, risk of fire and explosion, entrapment and engulfment; Proficiency in movement such as crawling, climbing and moving over uneven surfaces and obstructions used in


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traversing confined spaces; Ability to move comfortably and efficiently in small spaces; Ability to rappel and ascend 66’ of static line using standard single rope techniques; Proficiency in changing over from ascent to rappel and rappel to ascent; Ability to carry personal equipment to and through open and obstructed confined spaces with varying portal access size and non-elevated and elevated access; Ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); identify atmospheric hazards, electrical hazards and physical hazards and take measures to protect against them; Ability to maintain primary light sources

Navigation Training

Same as Type II Same as Type III, plus: Proficiency in navigation and route finding with a map and compass, use of GPS and UTM coordinate system

Proficiency in reading shop drawings and sewer maps; Ability to use topographic maps to locate sewers and outfalls

Basic Training Same as Type II, plus; Ability to plan, organize, and direct confined space rescue and search missions using ICS; Experience with ICS Unified Command

Same as Type III, plus: Ability to direct activities according to ICS; Technical proficiency in single person rope rescue techniques; Proficiency in creating load distributing and artificial

Familiarity with basic search techniques. Capable of operating within NIMS ICS; Proficiency in edge tending for the vertical environment; Knowledge and experience in the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).


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anchors in-space Proficiency in various knots and establishing simple anchors and fixing lines and tripods for entry and retrieval; Awareness of the psychological and physical patient considerations in rescue extrications of long duration; Proficiency in preparing and rigging basket and flexible litters for haul and lower operations; Proficiency in patient packaging for extrication; Ability to assist in patient packaging for extrication; Specialized training required to safely and appropriately use communication and technical rescue equipment. Ability to improvise patient packaging

Technical Training

Same as Type II, plus: Proficiency in the use, placement, and analysis of mechanical anchors and anchor systems; Proficiency in use of highlines and guiding lines; Proficiency in the organization and direction of technical searches and rescues; For confined spaces with swiftwater (i.e. storm drain/sewer):

Same as Type III, plus: Understanding of the mechanical forces involved in technical rescue systems; Proficiency in the selection and setup of rescue anchor systems; Proficiency at estimating component and system load ratios and assessing safety factors; Ability to rig and operate simple and compound 4:1, 6:1, and 9:1 mechanical advantage systems;

Proficiency in tying common knots and knowledge of their applications and strength efficiencies; Proficiency in establishing simple anchors for haul and lower systems; Ability to establish 2:1 and 3:1 haul systems, fixed brake lowering systems, and belay systems; Familiarity with basic search techniques and nomenclature; Ability to serve as a member of a haul or lower team and familiarity of appropriate commands;


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Proficiency in working in and around moving water underground; Swiftwater/flatwater technician

Proficiency in rigging and use of counterbalance systems; Proficiency in technical litter evacuations and transport including litter raises and lowers through tight areas, in free-fall and other vertical environments, in narrow or waterfall situations, and in multidrop confined spaces Experience in wet and vertical spaces

Ability to serve as a member of an evacuation team; Other skills or abilities as identified by the team’s operations leader Ability to maintain scene integrity in case of crime; Proficiency in establishing and operating in-space wired communications systems; Ability to operate a handheld radio; Proficiency in choosing appropriate in-space litter movement techniques For confined spaces with insufficient oxygen and/or toxic atmospheric constituents: Proficiency in the use of a 3-gas monitor (oxygen, hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide) and ability to understand its output. Knowledge of proper use and limitations of SCBAs and forced-air ventilation systems. Participate in a minimum of 1 annual training exercise in conditions likely to be encountered during incident.

Survival Training

Same as Type III Same as Type III Operational proficiency in the same type of confined space as required for the rescue

Capabilities less than that of a Type III Team

Medical Specialist

Training National Standard EMT -B, with BTLS or PHTLS

National Standard EMT -B, or advanced wilderness first responder; BTLS

Basic First Aid/CPR Capabilities less than that of a Type III Team


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48 hours or more 36 hours 24 hours Capabilities less than that of a Type III Team

Team Search and Rescue Capabilities

Same as Type II with experience complex rescue environments including wet, swiftwater and overhead entry

Same as Type III with experience in moderately wet and vertical spaces and complicated situations

Trained confined space rescue and search personnel with experience in relatively dry spaces with moderate vertical situations. Train at least annually on confined spaces similar to those likely to be encountered in a rescue.

Team Equipment


Same as Type III, plus: Ability to support more than 2 patients at 2 separate incidents; Sufficient rope and hardware to support complex rigging, multiple drops, highline, etc. In confined spaces with swiftwater (i.e. storm drain/sewer): Appropriate floatation equipment for patient(s) and other necessary swiftwater-specific rigging equipment; 3-gas monitors

Same as Type III, plus: Ability to respond to two in-space patients simultaneously

Harnesses, Helmets; Basic hardware (including: 7/16 or .5” static kernmantle rope, webbing, pulleys, carabiners, lowering devices, etc.); Full-body harness, forced-air ventilation systems, rescue tripod and rigging, Lighting, Field telephones and wire; Radio communications on a common frequency; Patient packaging materials; Litters appropriate for situation; Entrance control materials; Edge protection

Personal Equipment

Supplies and materials

Same as Type II, plus: Food for 48 hours In regions/confined spaces with swiftwater(i.e. storm drain/sewer): Appropriate swiftwater gear, PFD, personal throwbags, and waterproof light sources

Same as Type III, plus: Food for 36 hours Wetsuit where appropriate

Personal protective equipment including: Footwear, underwear, and outerwear suited to the particular environment; Sewn seat harness; Personal descending and ascending equipment with 2 points of attachment above the waist;


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Helmet (with 3- or 4-point chinstrap suspension system); Gloves with leather palms; SCBA or Supplied-air systems; 3 intrinsically-safe, independent sources of light, each capable of exiting the space; 2 of which must be helmet-mountable; Batteries; Quantity of water appropriate for the conditions; Food for 24 hours; Knife/multitool; Personal first aid kit; Waterproof pen/pencil and paper; Appropriate pack to carry personal gear; food for 24 hours

Medical Equipment


As appropriate for level of training, as applied in confined space and meeting local protocols and requirements



COMMENTS: Type I – Trained confined space rescue and search personnel with experience in relatively dry spaces with moderate vertical situations. Train at least annually on confined spaces similar to those likely to be encountered in a rescue; Experience in moderately wet and vertical spaces and complicated situations; Experience in complex rescue environments including wet, swiftwater, and overhead entry. Type II - Trained confined space rescue and search personnel with experience in relatively dry spaces with moderate vertical situations. Train at least annually on confined spaces similar to those likely to be encountered in a rescue; Experience in moderately wet and vertical spaces and complicated situations. Type III - Trained confined space rescue and search personnel with experience in relatively dry spaces with moderate vertical situations. Train at least annually on confined spaces similar to those likely to be encountered in a rescue. Type IV – Capabilities less than that of a Type III team.

SOURCE OSHA 1910.146 NFPA 1670


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DD II VVEE RREESS CCUUEE TTEEAAMM CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Air Compressor Recommended ability to refill air bottles onsite


Equipment Scuba 1 for each diver, including: full face mask, regulator, 1 additional air bottle, wetsuit, fins, and light

Same as Type I, plus at least 1 additional air bottle per diver



Deep Water Scuba Each diver will be equipped with backup air source and regulator

Each diver will be equipped with backup air source and regulator

Surface Supply System

Capable of sustaining divers for deep water dives (more than 60') or dives of extended lengths of time, including 2, 300' umbilical hoses to support primary and backup divers, and 1 positively pressured full face mask with communications system for each diver; Underwater video monitoring/recording capabilities

Capable of sustaining divers for deep water dives (more than 60') or dives of extended lengths of time, including 2, 300' umbilical hoses to support primary and backup divers, 1 positively pressured full face mask with communications system for each diver; Underwater video monitoring/recording capabilities

Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV)

Available only for a Type I Team

Towable Motorized Vessel

Capable of transporting the entire team and its equipment




Electronic Communications Systems

Each diver equipped with underwater communications system

Recommended same as Type I



Portable Sonar Aides in locating objects from surface, allowing diver to be directed by support team

Drysuits/Wetsuits Drysuits: Vulcanized-Rubber, 1 for each diver, necessary to

Same as Type I Wetsuit, recommend drysuit Same as Type I


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have available for potential biological or HazMat diving

Lift/Salvage Bags with minimum lift capacity of 6,000 lbs. and rigging equipment

Bags with minimum lift capacity of 4,000 lbs. and rigging equipment (recommended)

Evidence Collection/Search Tools

Including: body recovery bags (fine nylon mesh), underwater metal detectors, sealing plastic containers, 200' of search lines and marker buoys

Same as Type I Sealing plastic containers Same as Type III, plus explosives handling equipment

Personnel Divers Minimum 6, at least 4 for deep water diving (capability and training to dive a minimum of 100', low visibility overhead and cold-water environments)

Minimum 4 Minimum 3 2+ specially trained in explosives and underwater demolition

Dive Team Leader 1 per 4 divers Same as Type I Same as Type I (if available) Recommended Rescue Diver 1 rescue diver trained in First

Aid/CPR and hyperbaric recognition

1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/ CPR and hyperbaric recognition (recommended)

1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric recognition (recommended)

1 rescue diver trained in First Aid/CPR and hyperbaric recognition (recommended)

Vehicles Support vehicle for transportation of personnel/ equipm ent

Support vehicle for transportation of personnel/ equipment



Training Minimum Physical Fitness Qualification with recurrent annual certification**; Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification** – 100 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags, surface supplied air systems, diving in polluted environments, use of lift bags for salvage

Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification** – 60 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags; Certification of 6 training dives per year

Scuba Certification; Public Safety Certification** – 60 hours minimum, including the use of full face masks and lift bags; Certification of 6 training dives per year

Same as Type I, plus explosives training


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operations, evidence recovery and preservation, low visibility, and overhead environment; (Recommended: aircraft deployment and tactical) operations; Certification of 6 training dives per year, including 1 training dive to maximum depth

COMMENTS: All teams are described for law enforcement purposes. Many of these teams will be trained and prepared for search and rescue as well. All divers and dive operations will be compliant with current NFPA. 1670 and 1006 guidelines. ** A national training standard needs to be developed. Description of Type Type I – A team of divers and a support team with necessary diving experience as well as law enforcement experience. Teams should be able to respond with all outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery and deep water diving. Team should be self-contained for 24 hours. A dive team leader with experience and training in risk/benefit analysis should be assigned to each dive team. Capable of conducting rescue dives. Type II – A team capable of responding with all outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery. Type III – A team with Scuba certification and Public Safety Diving Certification. Type IV – A team of divers and support team with necessary diving experience as well as explosive/underwater demolition experience. Teams should be able to respond with all outlined equipment to handle evidence recovery and deep water diving. Team should be self-contained for 24 hours. A dive team leader with experience and training in risk/benefit analysis should be assigned to each dive team. Definitions of Acronyms

NFPA National Fire Protection Agency

Scuba Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus Sonar Sound Navigation and Ranging – uses sound to identify objects, allowing divers to be directed by surface support team

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TEAM CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Personnel Manpower Total manpower – 20; number of hazmat technicians – 15

Total manpower – 15; number of hazmat technicians – 10

Total manpower – 11; number of hazmat technicians – 8

Organized response team with capabilities less than that of a Type III Team

Positions Hazard group supervisor – 1; Safety officer – 1; Planning and Documentation – 2; Team Coordinator – 1; Resource – 1; Entry Team – 3; Back-Up Team – 3; Decon Team – 6; Medical Support – 2

Hazard group supervisor – 1; Safety officer – 1; Planning and Documentation – 1; Team Coordinator – 1; Resource – 1; Entry Team – 2; Back-Up Team – 2; Decon Team – 5; Medical Support – 1

Hazard group supervisor – 1; Safety officer – 1; Planning, Documentation, and Logistics – 1; Team Coordinator – 1; Entry Team – 2; Back-Up Team – 2; Decon Team – 2; Medical Support – 1

Training 40-hour initial training to OSHA Technician-level competencies; annual refresher training to meet OSHA standards

40-hour initial training to OSHA Technician-level competencies; annual refresher training to meet OSHA standards

40-hour initial training to OSHA Technician-level competencies; annual refresher training to meet OSHA standards

Exercises Minimum of 2 field exercises per year; personnel must attend one field exercise or deployment per year

Minimum of 2 field exercises per year; personnel must attend one field exercise or deployment per year

Minimum of 1 field exercise per year

Deployment Capabilities

Assemble and deploy out to 45 miles within 90 minutes

Assemble and deploy out to 45 miles within 90 minutes

Assemble and deploy out to 45 miles within 3 hours

Sustainability Ability to sustain 24-hour operations

Ability to sustain 12-hour operations

Ability to sustain up to 8-hour operations

Level of Response

Capable of providing Technician-level hazmat response

Capable of providing limited Technician-level hazmat response; capable of supporting Level A operations

Capable of providing offensive Technician-level hazmat response limited to a single Level A entry


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Equipment – Recommend

Field Testing Capability of testing for known, unknown, and suspected WMD substances

Capability of testing for known and unknown chemicals

Capability of testing for known and unknown chemicals

Air Monitoring Basic confined space monitoring; specific known gas monitoring; and WMD Aerosol Vapor and Gas monitoring

Basic confined space monitoring and specific known gas monitoring

Basic confined space monitoring and specific known gas monitoring

Sampling Known and unknown industrial chemicals and suspected WMD substances

Known and unknown industrial chemicals

Known and unknown industrial chemicals

Radiation Monitoring/ Detection

Alpha, Beta, and Gamma detection



Personal Protective Clothing

Level A, B and C protective ensembles with the added capabilities of WMD-site entry and flash protection

Level A, B and C protective ensembles with the added capability of flash protection

Level A, B and C protective ensembles with the added capability of flash protection

Intervention Liquid leak intervention; diking, damming, absorption; vapor leak intervention; neutralization, plugging, patching; WMD agent confinement

Liquid leak intervention; diking, damming, absorption; vapor leak intervention; neutralization, plugging, patching;

Liquid leak intervention; diking, damming, absorption; vapor leak intervention; neutralization, plugging, patching;


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Decon Must be self-sufficient to provide decontamination of members of their team. Capable of providing decontamination for known and unknown contaminants as well as suspected WMD agents.

Must be self-sufficient to provide decontamination of members of their team. Capable of providing decontamination for known and unknown contaminants.

Must be self-sufficient to provide decontamination of members of their team. Capable of providing decontamination for known and unknown contaminants.

COMMENTS Type I – A team capable of sustaining a technician level hazmat response for 24 hours; able to respond within 45 miles in 90 minutes; Consists of at least 20 personnel with 15 of those being trained to the technician level. Type II – A team capable of sustaining a technician level hazmat response for 12 hours; able to respond within 45 miles in 90 minutes; Consists of at least 15 personnel with 10 of those being trained to the technician level. Type III – A team capable of sustaining a technician level hazmat response for 8 hours; able to respond within to within 45 miles in 3 hours; Consists of at least 10 personnel with 8 of those being trained to the technician level. Type IV – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III team.

SOURCE Georgia Mutual Aid Group, Recommended Practices for Hazmat Teams Hazardous Materials Response Special Teams – Capabilities and Contacts Handbook, United States Coast Guard


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HHEEAAVV YY RREESS CCUUEE // SSTTRRUUCCTTUURR AALL CCOOLL LL AAPPSS EE TTEE AAMM CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Personnel Training and Certification

Trained to the HazMat Technician Level (NFPA 472); Comply with NFPA 1006 Technician Level requirements for their area of specialization or organization; Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670.

Trained to the HazMat First Responder Operational Level (NFPA 472); Comply with organization; Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670.

Trained to the HazMat First Responder Operational Level (NFPA 472); Comply with organization; Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670

Trained to HazMat First Responder Awareness Level (NFPA 472); Comply with organization; Awareness Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670

Team Training Trained for Heavy Floor Construction, Pre-cast Concrete Construction, Steel Frame Construction, High Angle Rope Rescue (including highline systems), Confined Space Rescue (permit required), and Mass Transportation Rescue

Trained for Heavy Wall Construction, High Angle Rope Rescue (not including highline systems), Confined Space (no permit required) and Trench and Excavation Rescue

Trained for Light Frame Construction and Low Angle Rope Rescue

Trained for Surface Rescue and Non-Structural Entrapment in Non-Collapsed Structures


Capable of sustained heavy operations for 18-24 hours

Medium operations for 12-24 hours; Typically require relief for sustained 24-hour operations

Light operations for 6-12 hours; Typically require assistance from additional team for sustained 12-hour operations

Basic operations for 3-6 hours; Typically require assistance for sustained 6-hour operations

Team Safe and Effective Response Operation Incidents

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at incidents involving collapse or failure of heavy floor, pre-cast concrete, and steel frame construction

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at structural incidents involving the collapse of failure of heavy wall construction

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at structure collapse incidents involving the collapse or failure of light frame construction

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at incidents involving non-structural entrapments and minimal removal of debris and building contents

Team Specialty Search and Rescue Capabilities

Conduct High Angle Rope Rescue (including highline systems), Confined Space Rescue (permit required), and extraction of entrapped victims for Mass Transportation Rescue

Conduct High Angle Rope Rescue (not including highline systems), Confined Space Rescue, and Trench and Excavation Rescue

Conduct Low Angle Rope Rescue


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Team Certifications Confined Space Permit Equipment Technical

Search Resources

Audible and optical search equipment to conduct technical search; Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Demolition hammers; Rotary hammers; Reciprocating saws; Hydraulic concrete breakers; Hydraulic vehicle rescue system; Hammer drill; Chain saw; Nail gun; Cutting torch; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Hoisting slings and shackles; Rope equipment (kernmantal and lifeline rope, ascenders/descenders, pulleys, tripod hauling system, carabineers); Air blower; Fire extinguishers; Visual inspection devices; Listening devices (seismic and acoustic); Handheld radios

Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Demolition hammers; Rotary hammers; Reciprocating saws; Hydraulic concrete breakers; Hydraulic vehicle rescue system; Hammer drill; Chain saw; Nail gun; Cutting torch; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Hoisting slings and shackles; Rope equipment (kernmantal and lifeline rope, ascenders/ descenders, pulleys, tripod hauling system, carabineers); Air blower; Fire extinguishers

Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Demolition hammers; Rotary hammers; Reciprocating saws; Hydraulic concrete breakers; Hydraulic vehicle rescue system; Hammer drill; Chain saw; Nail gun; Cutting torch; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Hoisting slings and shackles; Rope equipment (kernmantal and lifeline rope, ascenders/descenders, pulleys, tripod hauling system, carabineers); Air blower; Fire extinguishers

Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Reciprocating saws; Chain saw; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Air blower; Fire extinguishers

Breathing Apparatus

Materials and Supplies

Breathing apparatus; Self-contained (SCBA); Respiratory protection; Air bags

Air bags Air bags

Medical Equipment


Medical aid equipment; Backboards; Stokes stretcher




HazMat Equipment


HazMat monitoring equipment; Sampling detection kit, 4-gas meters; Rad monitoring; Decontamination equipment; 4-gas meter

HazMat monitoring equipment; Sampling detection kit; 4-gas meters; Rad monitoring; Decontamination equipment; 4-gas meter

4-gas meter


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COMMENTS A State, local, or private technical rescue team that responds to locate, rescue, and recover individuals trapped in a fallen structure or buried in structural collapse. SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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MM OOUUNNTTAAII NN SSEEAARRCCHH AANNDD RREESS CCUUEE TTEEAAMM CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Team Personnel Field team leader; Field team members; Medical specialist; Minimum of 6 personnel

Field team leader; Field team members; Medical specialist; Minimum of 4 personnel



Capabilities less than that of a Type IV Team; minimum of 3 personnel

Personnel Training

Navigation Training

Same as Type II Same as Type III Same as Type IV, plus proficiency in back country navigation including: The ability to triangulate a position, ascertain a UTM, utilize GPS, and follow a route to a new location using a topographical map and compass

Navigation (map and compass)

Personnel Training

Survival Training

Operational and technical proficiency in personal survival in mountainous terrain and snow and ice environments

Operational and technical proficiency in personal survival in mountainous terrain and snow and ice environments

Technical proficiency in personal survival in mountainous terrain and snow and ice environments

Technical proficiency in personal survival in mountainous terrain

Personnel Training

Technical Training

Same as Type II, plus proficient at estimating the mechanical forces involved in technical rescue systems and estimating factors of safety; Proficiency in the use, placement and analysis of mechanical anchors and anchor systems; Proficiency in the use of highlines; Proficiency in the use of slings, etriers, Prusik hitches and mechanical ascenders; Proficiency in the organization and direction of technical litter evacuation

Same as Type III, plus understanding of the mechanical forces involved in technical rescue systems; Proficiency in the selection and setup of rescue anchor systems; Proficiency in technical litter evacuation and transport; Litter descents (on steep, vertical, and overhanging rock, on scree and snow, and traversing); Lowering of a subject without a litter; Raising a subject or litter; Knowledge of procedures involved with helicopter transport

Proficiency in bagging, coiling, throwing and storing static and dynamic ropes; Proficiency in tying common knots, and knowledge of their applications and strength efficiencies; Proficiency in search techniques including in hasty and line search techniques, directing line searches, and probe lines


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Personnel Training

Alpine Training

Proficiency in winter camping in any area, including above timberline; Proficiency in snow and ice climbing; Proficiency in avalanche search and rescue, including recognition of avalanche hazards, avalanche search and rescue organization and leadership, scuff searches, use of SAR dogs; Proficiency in high and low-angle, technical snow and ice rescues and evacuations

Ability to recognize avalanche hazards and to perform avalanche search and rescue including probe lines and avalanche; Avalanche awareness training

Understanding of the fundamentals of mountain weather; Avalanche awareness training

Basic understanding of mountain weather; Ability to walk in mountainous terrain; Ability to backpack personal equipment plus one rope at least four miles with an elevation gain of at least 2000 feet; Avalanche awareness training

Personnel Basic Training Same as Type II, plus technical proficiency in one-person rescue and self-rescue techniques; Proficiency in mantracking; Ability to integrate into and operate using ICS; Ability to plan, organize and direct search and rescue missions

Same as Type III, plus ability to operate using ICS

Same as Type IV Proficiency in search techniques; Awareness of mantracking and maintaining site integrity; Understanding of the ICS

Medical Specialist

Training National standard EMT curriculum; ACLS, BTLS

National standard EMT -B curriculum or advanced wilderness first responder; BTLS

Same as Type IV National standard first responder or wilderness first responder curriculum; BTLS


60 hours 48 hours 24 hours 12 hours

Team Rescue Capabilities

Same as Type II, plus: Highly trained rescue personnel with multipitch, high-angle experience on vertical rock, ice, and steep snow

Same as Type III, plus single-pitch, high-angle rock rescue

Backcountry, low-angle scree evacuation

Trained rescue personnel with experience in non-technical backcountry evacuation/carryouts


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Team Search Capabilities

Capable of searching during the day or night; Capable of searching any terrain, including severe rock; Competent IC and section chief

Capable of searching steep, timbered terrain, excluding severe rock, day or night; Competent search team leaders/technicians

Self-sustaining for 48 hours in all weather/terrain, except severe winter/rock

Capable of searching moderate terrain; May be outdoorsmen with basic training

Team Rescue Equipment


Same as Type II, plus 8-10 ropes of various lengths (200-400 ft)

Same as Type III, plus 6-8 ropes of various lengths and a full complement of rescue/climbing gear

Same as Type IV, plus 4-6 ropes of various lengths

Harnesses; Helmets; Basic hardware; Rope; Radio communications on a common frequency

Search Equipment


Equipped to be self-sustaining for 60 hours in all environments; Radio communications on common frequency

Equipped to be self-sustaining for 48 hours in all environments; Radio communications on common frequency

Equipped to be self-sustaining for 24 hours in all weather/terrain, except severe winter/rock

Equipped to be self-sustaining for 12 hours in all weather/terrain, except severe winter/rock

Personal Equipment


Same as Type II, plus food for 60 hours

Same as Type III, plus water container of two- liter capacity and/or quantity of water appropriate for the conditions; Food for 48 hours; Second light source

Same as Type IV Appropriate clothes and footgear for both fair and foul weather; Water container of 1-liter capacity and/or quantity of water appropriate for the conditions; Day pack; Five large, heavy-duty plastic trash bags; Food for 24 hours; Headlamp or flashlight; Lighter, matches and candle, or equivalent waterproof fire source; Knife; Compass; Personal First Aid Kit; Waterproof pen/pencil and paper; Whistle; Two pairs plastic or vinyl examination gloves

Medical Equipment


As appropriate for level of training, as applied in wilderness environment and meeting local protocols and requirements





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COMMENTS Mountain Search and Rescue Team: Search for and rescue people in trouble either above the timberline or in high-angle areas below the timberline, which can include glacier, crevasse, backcountry and alpine search and rescue, and educate the population in safe activities so they will be able to avoid the dangers that result in the need for rescue. Definitions

GPS Global Positioning System Navigation The practice of charting a course for a group of people (team) using basic tools such as a map and compass.

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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ROPE RESCUE TEAM CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Personnel Minimum of 6 personnel Minimum of 4 personnel Minimum of 4 personnel Minimum of 3 personnel Training Technician Level training

to meet or exceed NFPA 1670, Chapter 6

Operations Level training to meet or exceed NFPA 1670, Chapter 6

Awareness Level training to meet or exceed NFPA 1670, Chapter 6

An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III Team

Capabilities The Technician Level represents the capability of organizations to respond to rope rescue incidents, to identify hazards, use equipment, and apply advanced techniques specified in NFPA 1670 necessary to coordinate, perform, and supervise rope rescue incidents.

The Operations Level represents the capability of organizations to respond to rope rescue incidents and to identify hazards, use equipment, and apply limited techniques specified in NFPA 1670 to support and participate in technical rope rescue incidents.

The Awareness Level represents the minimum capability of organizations to respond to technical rope rescue incidents.


Skills Meet the Technician Level requirements of NFPA 1670, Chapter 6 Rope Recue § Awareness Level

Skills § Operations Level

Skills § Evaluating existing

and potential conditions at incidents

§ Understanding the basic physics involved in constructing rope rescue systems,

Meet the Operations Level requirements of NFPA 1670, Chapter 6 Rope Recue § Awareness Level

skills § Sizing up existing

and potential conditions at incidents

§ Selecting, using, and maintaining rope rescue equipment and systems

§ Configuring all knots, bends, or hitches used by the

Meet the Awareness Level requirements of NFPA 1670, Chapter 6 Rope Recue § Recognizing the

need for a rope rescue

§ Identifying the resources necessary to conduct rope rescue operations

§ Carrying out the emergency response system where rope rescue is required

§ Carrying out site control and scene



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including system safety factors, critical angles, and the causes and effects of force multipliers within rope rescue systems

§ Negotiating obstacles while ascending or descending a fixed rope

§ Constructing and using multiple-point, load-distributing anchor systems

§ Passing knots through a rope rescue raising or lowering system

§ Constructing an elevated point to facilitate safe transition of rescuers or victims over difficult edges

§ Selecting, constructing, and using a high-line rope system

§ Utilizing a high-line rope system to transport rescuers, equipment, and an

organization § Selecting anchor

points and equipment to construct anchor systems

§ Constructing and using single-point anchor systems

§ Constructing and using multiple-point, load sharing anchor systems

§ Selecting, constructing, and using a belay system

§ Selecting and using methods necessary to negotiate an edge or other obstacle that includes protecting all personnel working nearby from accidental fall

§ Ascending and descending a fixed rope

§ Selecting and using methods necessary for escape from jammed or otherwise dysfunctional descent and ascent devices

management § Recognizing general

hazards associated with rope rescues and the procedures necessary to mitigate these hazards

§ Identifying and utilizing personal protective equipment assigned for use at a rope rescue incident


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occupied litter § Utilizing litter

attendants within a high-line rope system

§ Selecting, constructing, and using a lowering system

§ Securing a patient in a litter

§ Attaching a litter to a rope rescue system

§ Utilizing litter attendants

§ Selecting, constructing, and using rope-based mechanical advantage systems

§ Selecting, constructing, and using raising systems

COMMENTS Type I – A team capable of proving a technician level response.

Type II – A team capable of providing an operations level response. Type III – A team capable of providing an awareness level response. Type IV – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III team.

SOURCE NFPA 1670


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SSWWII FF TTWW AATTEERR RREESS CCUUEE TTEEAAMM CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV OTHER

Personnel # of people 14-member team 6-member team 4-member team 3-member team An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type IV Team

Technical Animal Rescue Personnel

Minimum number

2 1 1

ALS Certified Personnel

Minimum number

2

Helicopter/ Aquatic Rescue Operations Personnel

Minimum number

4 2

Powered Boat Operators

Minimum number

4 2

SCUBA Trained Support Personnel with Equipment

Minimum number

4 2 2

EMTs Number and level

EMT-B (14), EMT -P (2) EMT-B (1) EMT-B (1) EMT-B (1)

Team Composition 2 managers; 2 squad leaders; 10 personnel

1 squad leader; 5 personnel 1 squad leader; 3 personnel 1 squad leader; 2 personnel

Team Sustained operations

24-hour operations 24-hour operations 18-hour operations 18-hour operations


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Team Capabilities Manage search operations; Power vessel operations; Helicopter rescue operational; HazMat; Animal rescue; ALS; Communications; Logistics

Manage search operations; Power vessel operations; Helicopter rescue operational; HazMat; Animal rescue; BLS

Assist in search operations; Nonpowered water craft; HazMat; Animal rescue; BLS

Low-risk operations; Land-based; HazMat; BLS

Team Specialty S&R Capabilities

In-water contact rescues; Dive rescue; Technical rope systems

In-water contact rescues; Dive rescue; Technical rope systems

In-water contact rescue and dive rescue

Team Training Class 3 paddle skills; Contact and self-rescue skills; HazMat; Helicopter operations Awareness; ICS; Swiftwater rescue technician; Technical rope rescue; Divers to have 80 hours of formal public safety diver training

Class 3 paddle skills; Contact and self-rescue skills; HazMat; Helicopter operations Awareness; ICS; Swiftwater rescue technician; Technical rope rescue; Divers to have 60 hours of formal public safety diver training

Class 3 paddle skills; Contact and self-rescue skills; HazMat; ICS; Swiftwater rescue technician; Divers to have 60 hours of formal public safety diver training

Class 3 paddle skills; Contact and self-rescue skills; HazMat; ICS; Swiftwater rescue technician

Team Certifications ALS; Advanced First Aid & CPR

BLS; Advanced First Aid & CPR



Equipment Transportation Resources

Equipment trailer; Personnel support vehicle

Communi- cations Equipment


Aircraft radio; Batteries; Headset; Portable radios; Cell phone

Aircraft radio; Batteries; Headset; Portable radios; Cell phone

Batteries; Headset; Portable radios; Cell phone

Batteries; Portable radios; Cell phone

Medical Equipment


ALS medical kit; Blankets; Spineboard; Litter

BLS medical kit; Blankets; Spineboard; Litter

BLS medical kit; Blankets; Litter

BLS medical kit; Blankets

Personal Equipment


Flares; Markers; Bags; Life Vests; Fins; Flashlight; Gloves; HEED; Lamps; Helmets; Light sticks; PFD Type V; Knives; Shoes; Whistles

Flares; Markers; Bags; Fins; Life vests; Flashlight; Gloves; HEED; Lamps; Helmets; Light sticks; PFD Type V; Knives; Shoes; Whistles

Flares; Markers; Bags; Fins; Flashlight; Gloves; Lamps; Helmets; Light sticks; PFD Type III/IV; Knives; Shoes; Whistles

Flares; Markers; Bags; Flashlight; Gloves; Helmets; Light sticks; PFD T ype III/IV; Knives; Shoes; Whistles


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SCUBA Equipment


SCUBA cylinder; Buoyancy compensator; Weight belt; 2 cutting tools; Chest harness & snap shackle; Full face mask; U/W communication; Dry suit; Search line; Spare SCUBA cylinder



Rescue Boat and Equipment

Type and number

Fueled (2) Fueled (1) Non-powered 4 person (1)

COMMENTS Conduct search and rescue operations in all water environments including swiftwater and flood conditions. Water rescue teams come with all team equipment required to safely and effectively conduct operations.

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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TRENCH RESCUE TEAM CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Personnel Minimum of 6 personnel Minimum of 4 personnel Minimum of 4 personnel Minimum of 3 personnel Training Technician Level training

to meet or exceed NFPA 1670, Chapter 11

Operations Level training to meet or exceed NFPA 1670, Chapter 11

Awareness Level training to meet or exceed NFPA 1670, Chapter 11

An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III team

Capabilities The Technician Level represents the capability of organizations to respond to rope rescue incidents, to identify hazards, use equipment, and apply advanced techniques specified in NFPA 1670 necessary to coordinate, perform, and supervise rope rescue incidents.

The Operations Level represents the capability of organizations to respond to rope rescue incidents and to identify hazards, use equipment, and apply limited techniques specified in NFPA 1670 to support and participate in technical rope rescue incidents.

The Awareness Level represents the minimum capability of organizations to respond to technical rope rescue incidents.


Skills Meet the Technician Level requirements of NFPA 1670, Chapter 11 Trench and Excavation Search and Rescue Members shall be capable of recognizing hazards, using equipment, and operating at trench and excavation emergencies that include the collapse or failure of individual or intersecting trenches with initial depths of more than 2.4 m (8 ft) or where severe environmental

Meet the Operations Level requirements of NFPA 1670, Chapter 11 Trench and Excavation Search and Rescue Members shall be capable of recognizing the hazards of using equipment and operating at trench and excavation emergencies that include the collapse or failure of individual, nonintersecting trenches with an initial depth of 2.4 m (8 ft) or less under the following conditions:

Meet the Awareness Level requirements of NFPA 1670, Chapter 11 Trench and Excavation Search and Rescue § Recognizing the

need for a trench and excavation rescue

§ Identifying the resources necessary to conduct a safe and effective trench and excavation emergency operation

§ Initiating the emergency response system for trenches



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conditions exist, digging operations involve supplemental sheeting and shoring, or manufactured trench boxes or isolation devices would be used. Organizations operating at the technician level at trench and excavation emergencies shall develop and implement procedures for the following: § Evaluating existing

and potential conditions at trench and excavation emergencies

§ Identifying, constructing, and removing manufactured protective systems consistent with the applications and limitations of such systems using tabulated data and approved engineering practices

§ Continuously, or at

§ No severe environmental conditions exist

§ Digging operations do not involve supplemental sheeting and shoring

§ Only traditional sheeting and shoring are used

Organizations operating at the operations level at trench and excavation emergencies shall develop and implement procedures for the following: § Sizing up existing

and potential conditions

§ Initial entry into a trench or excavation rescue area

§ Recognizing unstable areas associated with trench and excavation emergencies and adjacent structures

§ Identifying probable victim locations and survivability

and excavations § Initiating site control

and scene management

§ Recognizing general hazards associated with trench and excavation emergency incidents and the procedures necessary to mitigate these hazards within the general rescue area.


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frequent intervals, monitoring the atmosphere in all parts of the trench to be entered for oxygen content, flammability (UEL/LFL), and toxicity, in that order

§ Identifying the construction, application, limitations, and removal of supplemental sheeting and shoring systems designed to create approved protective systems

§ Adjusting protective systems based on digging operations and environmental conditions

§ Rigging and placement of isolation systems

§ Making the rescue area safe, including the identification, construction, application, limitations, and removal of traditional sheeting and shoring using tabulated data and approved engineering practices

§ Initiating a one-call utility location service

§ Identifying soil types using accepted visual and manual tests

§ Ventilating the trench or excavation space

§ Identifying and recognizing a bell-bottom pier hole excavation and its associated unique hazards

§ Placing ground pads and protecting the “lip” or a trench or excavation

§ Providing entry and egress paths for entry personnel

§ Conducting a pre-entry briefing


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§ Initiating record-keeping and documentation during entry operations

§ Selecting, utilizing, and applying shield systems

§ Selecting, utilizing and applying sloping and benching systems

§ Identifying the duties of panel teams, entry teams, and shoring teams

§ Assessing the mechanism of entrapment and the method of victim removal

§ Performing extrication

COMMENTS Type I – A team capable of proving a technician level response. Type II – A team capable of providing an operations level response. Type III – A team capable of providing an awareness level response. Type IV – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III team.

SOURCE NFPA 1670


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UURRBBAANN SSEE AARRCCHH AANNDD RREESS CCUUEE TTAASS KK FFOORRCCEE CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III

Personnel Number of People per Response

70-person response 28-person response An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type II Team

Personnel Training NFPA 1670 Technician Level in area of specialty; Support personnel at Operations Level

NFPA 1670 Technician Level in area of specialty; Support personnel at Operations Level

Personnel Areas of Specializa-tion

High angle rope rescue (including highline systems); Confined space rescue (permit required); Advanced Life Support (ALS) intervention; Communications; WMD/HM operations; Defensive water rescue

Light frame construction and basic rope rescue operations; ALS intervention; HazMat conditions; Communications; and trench and excavation rescue

Personnel Sustained Operations

24-hour S&R operations; Self-sufficient for first 72 hours

12-hour S&R operations; Self-sufficient for first 72 hours

Personnel Organization Multidisciplinary organization of Command; Search; Rescue; Medical; HazMat; Logistics; Planning

Multidisciplinary organization of Command; Search; Rescue; Medical; HazMat; Logistics; Planning

Equipment Sustained Operations

Potential mission duration of up to 10 days

Potential mission duration of up to 10 days

Equipment Rescue Equipment

Pneumatic Powered Tools; Electric Powered Tools; Hydraulic Powered Tools; Hand Tools; Electrical; Heavy Rigging; Technical Rope; Safety

Pneumatic Powered Tools; Electric Powered Tools; Hydraulic Powered Tools; Hand Tools; Electrical; Heavy Rigging; Technical Rope; Safety

Equipment Medical Equipment

Antibiotics/ Antifungals; Patient Comfort Medication; Pain Medications; Sedatives/Anesthetics/Paralytics; Steroids; IV

Antibiotics/Antifungals; Patient Comfort Medication; Pain Medications; Sedatives/ Anesthetics/Paralytics; Steroids; IV Fluids/Volume;


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UURRBBAANN SSEE AARRCCHH AANNDD RREESS CCUUEE TTAASS KK FFOORRCCEE CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Fluids/Volume; Immunizations/Immune Globulin; Canine Treatment; Basic Airway; Intubation; Eye Care Supplies; IV Access/Administration; Patient Assessment Care; Patient Immobilization/ Extrication; Patient/PPE; Skeletal Care; Wound Care; Patient Monitoring

Immunizations/Immune Globulin; Canine Treatment; Basic Airway; Intubation; Eye Care Supplies; IV Access/ Administration; Patient Assessment Care; Patient Immobilization/Extrication; Patient/ PPE; Skeletal Care; Wound Care; Patient Monitoring

Equipment Technical Equipment

Structures Specialist Equip.; Technical Information Specialist Equip.; HazMat Specialist Equip.; Technical Search Specialist Equip.; Canine Search Specialist Equip.

Structures Specialist Equip.; Technical Information Specialist Equip; HazMat Specialist Equip; Technical Search Specialist Equip.; Canine Search Specialist Equip.

Equipment Communi-cations Equipment

Portable Radios; Charging Units; Telecommunications; Repeaters; Accessories; Batteries; Power Sources; Small Tools; Computer

Portable Radios; Charging Units; Telecommunications; Repeaters; Accessories; Batteries; Power Sources; Small Tools; Computer

Equipment Logistics Equipment

Water/Fluids; Food; Shelter; Sanitation; Safety; Administrative Support; Personal Bag; Task Force Support; Cache Transportation/Support; Base of Operations; Equipment Maintenance

Water/Fluids; Food; Shelter; Sanitation; Safety; Administrative Support; Personal Bag; Task Force Support; Cache Transportation/Support; Base of Operations; Equipment Maintenance

COMMENTS Federal asset. There are 28 FEMA US&R Task Forces, totally self-sufficient for the first 72 hours of a deployment, spread throughout the continental United States trained and equipped by FEMA to conduct physical search and rescue in collapsed buildings, provide emergency medical care to trapped victims, assess and control gas, electrical services and hazardous materials, and evaluate and stabilize damaged structures.

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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BBOOMMBB SSQQUU AADD //EEXXPPLL OOSS II VVEESS ((EEOODD)) TTEEAAMMSS

CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Equipment Blast Protective Clothing

Full Coverage Bomb Suit(s) Full Coverage Bomb Suit(s) (Full Coverage Bomb Suit(s) An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III Team

X-Ray Portable X-Ray Capability Portable X-Ray Capability Portable X-Ray Capability

Render-safe Procedures (RSP) Equipment

Employ explosive tools to conduct specific or general disruption; Demolition kit; Bomb Technician Hand Tools

Employ explosive tools to conduct specific or general disruption; Demolition kit; Bomb Technician Hand Tools

Employ tools to conduct general disruption; Demolition Kit; Bomb Technician Hand Tools

Remotely Operated Vehicles

Robotic vehicle capable of employing remote video and firing systems for disruption tools and having towing capacity for VBIED charges

Robotic vehicle capable of employing remote video and firing systems for disruption tools

No robotic capability

Tools Diagnostic equipment; Rigging equipment; Explosives/WMD Reference Library

Diagnostic equipment; Rigging equipment; Explosives/WMD Reference Library

Explosives/WMD Reference Library

Monitoring/ Detection

CBRN Monitors to detect and identify

CBRN Monitors to detect None

Explosive Transport

Total Containment Vessel (TCV)

Containment Vessel Explosive Containment Box

Communication Secure and non-secure communication capability; Capability to transmit and receive data and imagery

Secure and non-secure communication capability

Non-secure communication capability

CBRN Protective Clothing

PPE (including both modified level B and level C) for Chem/Bio with associated explosives

PPE (including both modified level B and level C) for Chem/Bio with associated explosives

No PPE for Chem/Bio

Personnel 2 certified bomb technicians 2 certified bomb technicians 2 certified bomb technicians Vehicles Bomb Response Vehicle(s)

Bomb Response Vehicle(s)

Bomb Response Vehicle(s)

Training Hazardous Devices School (including WMD and

Hazardous Devices School (including WMD and

Hazardous Devices School (including WMD and


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Hazardous materials training) graduate; Recertification every 3 years



COMMENTS Type I—An NBSCAB accredited bomb squad capable of handling multiple/simultaneous incidents. Teams shall consist of a minimum of 2 certified bomb technicians. Teams must have render safe capabilities including a remote (robotic) vehicle capable of handling a vehicle borne IED. Teams trained and equipped to work in a CBRN environment. Type II— An NBSCAB accredited bomb squad capable of handling multiple incidents. Teams shall consist of a minimum of 2 certified bomb technicians. Teams must have render safe capabilities including a remote (robotic) vehicle which may not be capable of handling a vehicle borne IED. Teams trained and equipped to work in a CBRN environment. Type III— An NBSCAB accredited bomb squad capable of handling a single incident. Teams shall consist of a minimum of 2 certified bomb technicians. Teams must have basic IED render safe capabilities without a remote (robotic) vehicle. Teams may be trained, but not equipped to work in a CBRN environment. Type IV – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III Team. Definitions

APR Air Purifying Respirator CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Diagnostic Equipment Equipment used to characterize specific components and device type by function (ex. Fiber

optic camera) General Disruption Tools Explosive tools such as Mineral Water Bottle Disruptors (MWB) or Hydra-Jet designed to

disrupt devices without requiring specific diagnostic information IED Improvised Explosive Device Level A PPE Totally encapsulated chemical resistant vapor suit with SCBA Level B PPE Non-encapsulated or encapsulated chemical resistant suit with SCBA Level C PPE Non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with APR NBSCAB National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board PPE Personal Protective Equipment RSP Render-Safe Procedure SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Specific Disruption Tools Explosive tools designed to disrupt or disable based on specific diagnostic information with a

specific expected resultant outcome TCV Total Containment Vessel VBIED Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS (Last updated March 2005)


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COUNTER-TERRORISM RESPONSE TEAM [DEFINITION UNDER DEVELOPMENT] CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Personnel Training Skills COMMENTS SOURCE Georgia Office of Homeland Security


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CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION / EVIDENCE RECOVERY TEAM CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Personnel Team has at least 4 members typically a team leader, photographer, evidence recorder, sketch preparer and/or other specialist.

Team has 2 – 4 members and is consistently used at major crimes.

Team has 2 – 4 members and is periodically used at significant crime scenes.

An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III team.

Training Team members have received formal training, typically 120 hours in length, and receive at least quarterly update training.

Team members have 40 – 120 hours of formal training and receive periodic refresher training.

Team members receive on the job training.

Skills Crime scene specialists who have formal training in establishing and preserving crime scene boundaries, documenting actions and observations at the scene, processing the scene, recording the crime scene investigation and a working knowledge of crime scene equipment.

Crime scene specialists who have formal training in establishing and preserving crime scene boundaries, documenting actions and observations at the scene, processing the scene, recording the crime scene investigation and a working knowledge of crime scene equipment.

Crime scene specialists who have formal training in establishing and preserving crime scene boundaries, documenting actions and observations at the scene, processing the scene, recording the crime scene investigation and a working knowledge of crime scene equipment.

COMMENTS Type I – A team consisting of at least 4 members, all of whom have received formal training in crime scene investigation and evidence preservation. Type II – A team consisting of 2 – 4 members, all of whom have received formal training in crime scene investigation and evidence preservation. Type III – A team consisting of 2 – 4 members who have received on the job training or formal training. Type IV – A team with capabilities less than that of a Type III team.

SOURCE Johnson, Maples & Associates, Inc.


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GANG PREVENTION / SUPPRESSION TEAM CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Personnel Team includes local, state, and federal members

Team is multi-jurisdictional with members from at least two organizational levels (local, regional, state and federal)

Single jurisdiction team. An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III team.

Training Team members have received formal training on gang activities, gang prevention and suppression

Team members have received formal training on gang activities, gang prevention and suppression

Team members have received formal training on gang activities, gang prevention and suppression

Team members have received on-the-job training on gang activities and gang prevention/ suppression.

Strategies & Tactics

§ Confidential informants and undercover officers

§ Surveillance/arrest, buy/bust, and reverse sting operations

§ Interdiction, barrier, sweeps, and warrant execution

§ Other investigative approaches, such as surveillance, follow-up investigations, and multijurisdictional task forces

§ Suppression through patrol, including directed patrol and community oriented policing

§ Suppression through enforcement of














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health, building, and zoning codes and noise abatement ordinances



COMMENTS Gang suppression task forces are joint local, state, and federal teams with cross-jurisdictional law enforcement powers created to avoid duplicating activities. There are drug and other criminal activity suppression units that target criminal organizations. Examples of Suppression Task Forces § High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) – DEA § Safe Streets Violent Crimes Initiatives (SSVCI) – FBI § Mobile Enforcement Teams (MET) – DEA § Project Achilles – ATF § State and/or locally led collaborations

SOURCE Bureau of Justice Assistance Johnson, Maples, & Associates, Inc.


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HOSTAGE (CRISIS) NEGOTIATION TEAM CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Personnel Minimum of 6 Minimum or 4 Minimum of 3 An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III

Training ` § Minimum of 40 hours of qualifications training plus five days of proficiency training per year.

§ Currently serve as active member of agency negotiation team.

§ Training should include basic concepts and techniques, abnormal psychology, assessment, crisis/suicide intervention, active listening skills, case studies, meaningful role-playing drills, and an incident management overview

§ Recommended 40 hours of training annually

§ Have received less than 40 hours training and less than five days per year of proficiency training, but are active members of agency negotiation team.



§ Have received no formal training but are active as a member of agency negotiation team.




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HOSTAGE (CRISIS) NEGOTIATION TEAM CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Character § High level of self control

§ Ability to remain calm under stress

§ Excellent interpersonal communication skills

§ Calm and confident demeanor

§ Good listener and interviewer

§ Works well in a team concept

§ High level of self control






§ High level of self control






COMMENTS SOURCE National Council of Negotiation Associations (NCNA)

Johnson, Maples, & Associates


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K9 – AIR SCENT DOG TEAM CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I MANAGEMENT

TYPE II PERFORMANCE

TYPE III AWARENESS

TYPE IV AWARENESS

Equipment Handler – Wilderness footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. 72 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, search vest, harness, brush, water, bowls, 3 days’ dog food.

Handler – Wilderness footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. 24 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, search vest, harness, brush, water, bowls, 2 days’ dog food.

Handler – Wilderness footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. 24 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, search vest, harness, brush, water, bowls, 1 day dog food.

Handler – Basic clothing and footwear. Canine – Leash, collar

Personnel (1) handler (1) canine (1) support Handler & support must be at least 21 years of age; canine must be at least 18-months of age

(1) handler (1) canine (1) support Handler & support must be at least 21 years of age; canine must be at least 18-months of age



Vehicles (1) Primary response vehicle

(1) Dedicated vehicle (1) Equipment vehicle (1) Available vehicle

Training LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course (or higher). Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type I air scent/area search K9 team level. Pass agency fitness test and/or pass USFS moderate level (or higher) pack test.

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II air scent/area search K9 team level. Pass agency fitness test and/or USFS moderate level pack test. Civilian – Updated training log. Current

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. IS 700 NIMS course. Evaluated to verify the dog team can successfully search an area and locate a person. Civilian – Updated training log. Current GEMA license. At least 18 hours of Awareness level SAR training. IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course; Red Cross first

LE - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine – Current on mandatory vaccinations.


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TYPE III AWARENESS

TYPE IV AWARENESS

Civilian – Updated training log. Current GEMA license. At least 52 hours of SAR training (Awareness, Operations and Management level). HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 1 Emergency Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course (or higher). Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type I area search K9 team level. Pass USFS moderate level (or higher) pack test. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

GEMA license. At least 36 hours of SAR training (Awareness and Operations level). HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II air scent/area search K9 team level. Pass USFS moderate pack test. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

aid card. Evaluated to determine if dog team can successfully search an area and locate a person. Recommend physical exam by a licensed physician. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations.


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TYPE III AWARENESS

TYPE IV AWARENESS

Skills LE – 1 square kilometer or less search area with 0-2 subjects. 30 minutes to 2 hours. Civilian – At least 160 acre area with 2 subjects. 30 minutes to 3 hours. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides statewide response

LE – Search area based upon evaluator. 10 minutes to 1.5 hours. Civilian – 140-160 acres with 2 subjects. 30 minutes to 3 hours. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides regional response.

LE – Search area based upon evaluator. 10 minutes to 1 hour. Civilian – 40-60 acres. 10 minutes to 1.5 hour. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides limited regional response.

LE - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Canine – Basic obedience skills (sit, down, stay, come, heel). Response – Provides no response.

COMMENTS: Type I – A management level dog team. Dog team that is fully trained, equipped and capable of conducting area search missions in wilderness environments in all types of weather and terrain. Team should be in good physical condition and shall be capable of working large areas (at least 160 acres) for at least 3 hours or more. Team should be self-sufficient for at least 3 days and be able to determine if subject(s) are in an area, and have the capability of locating the subject(s). Team should be proficient in map/compass, first aid, wilderness survival techniques and incident management skills. Type II – An operations level dog team. Dog team that is trained, equipped and capable of conducting area search missions in wilderness environments. Team should be in good physical condition and shall be capable of working moderate sized search areas (140-160 acres) for at least 3 hours. Team should be self-sufficient for at least 2 days and be able to determine if subject(s) are in an area, and have the capability of locating the subject(s). Team should be proficient in map/compass, first aid and wilderness survival techniques. Type III – An awareness level dog team. A dog team which has the capability of locating subject(s), but is not fully trained at the operations level. Type IV – An awareness level dog team. An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Definitions

Air Scent K9 Team Also known as area search K9 team. Awareness Level Based upon DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines Canine Dog, K9 Civilian Private individual and/or volunteer who is not employed full-time by a governmental agency DHS Department of Homeland Security


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TYPE III AWARENESS

TYPE IV AWARENESS

K9 Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, air scent team, area search team LE Law enforcement, police officer, peace officer NAPWDA North American Police Work Dog Association NIMS National Incident Management System ODP Office of Domestic Preparedness Operations Level Based by DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines. Also known as performance level. Pack Test Physical fitness test utilized by the United States Fire Services to determine low, moderate and arduous fitness levels SAR Search and rescue Shock/Prong Collar Shock/prong collars are not allowed on missions/searches Support Individual who assists and/or provides support to the K9 Team. Must meet the same training and fitness requirements as

the handler Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, air scent team, area search team USFS United States Fire Services. 24 Hour Pack Items based upon NASAR “24 hour ready pack” equipment list 72 Hour Pack Team must self-sufficient for at least 3 days (water, food, response equipment, etc). Pack based upon FEMA

requirements and NASAR “24 hour ready pack” equipment list SOURCE Department of Homeland Security/Office of Domestic Preparedness

Georgia Law (OCGA 35-8-25, OCGA 38-3-36 and OCGA 38-3-57) National Association for Search and Rescue National Mutual Aid & Resource Management Initiative (DHS/FEMA) National Narcotic Detector Dog Association North American Police Work Dog Association United States Fire Services


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K9 – Arson Dog Team CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I MANAGEMENT

TYPE II PERFORMANCE

TYPE III AWARENESS

TYPE IV AWARENESS

Equipment Handler – Footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, brush, water, bowls, 3 days’ dog food.

Handler – Footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, brush, water, bowls, 2 days’ dog food.

Handler – Footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, brush, water, bowls, 1 day dog food.








Training LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 160 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course (or higher). Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type I arson K9 team level. Civilian – Not eligible for K9 arson team certification. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 120 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II arson K9 team level. Civilian – Not eligible for K9 arson team certification. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler.

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 40 hour basic handler course. IS 700 NIMS course. Evaluated to determine the dog team is able to detect accelerants. Civilian – Not eligible for arson K9 team certification. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations.

LE - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian – Not eligible for arson K9 team certification. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine – Current on mandatory vaccinations.


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TYPE IV AWARENESS

requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

Skills LE – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on at least 9 odors made up of 3 odors each of the divisions of heavy, medium and light hydrocarbons (listed below). Civilian – Not eligible for arson K9 team certification. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides statewide response.

LE – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on at least 9 odors made up of 3 odors each of the divisions of heavy, medium and light hydrocarbons (listed below). Civilian – Not eligible for arson K9 team certification. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides regional response.

LE – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on less than 9 odors made up of 3 odors each of the divisions of heavy, medium and light hydrocarbons. Civilian – Not eligible for arson K9 team certification. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides limited regional response.

LE - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian – Not eligible for arson K9 team certification. Canine – Basic obedience skills (sit, down, stay, come, heel). Response – Provides no response.

Type I – A management level dog team. Dog team that is fully trained, equipped and capable of conducting arson search missions. Team should be in good physical condition and shall be capable of working large areas. Team should be self-sufficient for at least 3 days and be able to determine if accelerants are in an area, and have the capability of determining the location of accelerants. Type II – An operations level dog team. Dog team that is trained, equipped and capable of conducting arson search missions. Team should be in good physical condition and shall be capable of working moderate sized search areas. Team should be self-sufficient for at least 2 days and be able to determine if accelerants are in an area, and have the capability of determining the location of accelerants. Type III – An awareness level dog team. A dog team which has the capability of detecting accelerants listed below, but is not fully trained at the operations level.


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TYPE III AWARENESS

TYPE IV AWARENESS

Type IV – An awareness level dog team. An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Heavy Hydrocarbons § #2 Fuel Oil § Diesel Fuel § Gum Turpentine § Lamp Oil § Transmission Fluid § Jet-A-Fuel

Medium Hydrocarbons § Paint & Varnish Remover § Lacquer Thinner § Kerosene § Gasoline § Gasohol § Octane

Light Hydrocarbons § Charcoal Lighter Fluid § Paint Thinner § Naphtha § Dry Gas

Definitions

Awareness Level Based upon DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines Canine Dog, K9 Civilian Private individual and/or volunteer who is not employed full-time by a governmental agency DHS Department of Homeland Security K9 Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, arson dog team LE Law enforcement, police officer, peace officer NAPWDA North American Police Work Dog Association NIMS National Incident Management System ODP Office of Domestic Preparedness Operations Level Based by DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines. Also known as performance level.


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Pack Test Physical fitness test utilized by the United States Fire Services to determine low, moderate and arduous fitness levels SAR Search and rescue Shock/Prong Collar Shock/prong collars are not allowed on missions/searches Support Individual who assists and/or provides support to the K9 Team. Must meet the same training and fitness requirements as

the handler Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, arson dog team USFS United States Fire Services. 24 Hour Pack Items based upon NASAR “24 hour ready pack” equipment list 72 Hour Pack Team must self-sufficient for at least 3 days (water, food, response equipment, etc). Pack based upon FEMA


Georgia Law (OCGA 35-8-25, OCGA 38-3-36 and OCGA 38-3-57) Maine Specialty Dogs, Paul Gallagher (Master Trainer) National Association for Search and Rescue National Mutual Aid & Resource Management Initiative (DHS/FEMA) National Narcotic Detector Dog Association North American Police Work Dog Association United States Fire Services


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K9 – BOMB DETECTION DOG TEAM CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I MANAGEMENT

TYPE II PERFORMANCE

TYPE III AWARENESS

TYPE IV AWARENESS





Personnel (1) handler (1) canine (1) support Handler & support must be at lease 21 years of age; canine must be at least 18-months of age






Training LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 160 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course (or higher). Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type I bomb K9 team level. Civilian – Not eligible for bomb K9 team certification. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 120 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II bomb K9 team level. Civilian – Not eligible for bomb K9 team certification. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler.

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 40 hour basic handler course. Evaluated to determine the dog team is able to detect accelerants and/or pseudo aids. Civilian – Not eligible for bomb K9 team certification. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations.

LE - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian – Not eligible for bomb K9 team certification. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine – Current on mandatory vaccinations.


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TYPE IV AWARENESS


Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

Skills LE – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 21 odors (listed below) and weapons. Civilian – Not eligible for bomb K9 team certification. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides statewide response.

LE – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 16 odors (listed below) Civilian – Not eligible for bomb K9 team certification. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides regional response.

LE – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on less than 16 odors and/or pseudo aids (listed below). Civilian – Not eligible for bomb K9 team certification. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides limited regional response.

LE - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian – Not eligible for arson K9 team certification. Canine – Basic obedience skills (sit, down, stay, come, heel). Response – Provides no response.

COMMENTS Type I – A management level dog team. Dog team that is fully trained, equipped and capable of conducting weapons and bomb detection search missions in a wilderness or urban environment in all types of weather and terrain. Team must be in good physical condition and shall be capable of detecting weapons and the following 21 odors: C-4; AP Emulsion; Composition B, Cast Boosters, Kinepak, Watergels, Ammonium Dynamite, A-5, TNT, Sheet Explosive, Black Powder, Detonation Cord, Safety Fuse, Shock Tube (HMX filler), ANFO (ammonium nitrate/fuel oil), Slip on Boosters, Semtex, Ammonium Nitrate, Pyrodex, Helix, and Smokeless Powder. Team must be self-sufficient for at least 3 days and be able to discriminate weapons and the 21 odors listed above from other odors. Team shall be capable of providing information to Incident Command so that command staff can determine if locations are cleared or have possible weapons or explosives in search areas. Type II – An operations level dog team. Dog team that is trained, equipped and capable of conducting bomb detection search missions in a wilderness or urban environment. Team should be in good physical condition and shall be capable of detecting the following 16 odors: AP Emulsion, Composition B, Cast Boosters, Kinepak, Watergels, Ammonium Dynamite, A-5, TNT, Sheet Explosive, Black Powder, Detonation Cord, Safety Fuse, Shock Tube (HMX filler), ANFO (ammonium nitrate/fuel oil), Smokeless Powder, and Ammonium Nitrate. Team must be self-sufficient for at least 2 days and be able to discriminate weapons and the 16 odors listed above from other odors. Team shall be capable of providing information to Incident Command so that command staff can determine if locations are cleared


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or have possible weapons or explosives in search areas. Type III – An awareness level dog team. A dog team which has the capability of detecting bomb odors and/or pseudo aids, but is not fully trained at the operations level. Type IV – An awareness level dog team. An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Definitions

Awareness Level Based upon DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines Canine Dog, K9 Civilian Private individual and/or volunteer who is not employed full-time by a governmental agency DHS Department of Homeland Security K9 Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, bomb dog team LE Law enforcement, police officer, peace officer NAPWDA North American Police Work Dog Association NIMS National Incident Management System ODP Office of Domestic Preparedness Operations Level Based by DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines. Also known as performance level. Pack Test Physical fitness test utilized by the United States Fire Services to determine low, moderate and arduous fitness levels SAR Search and rescue Shock/Prong Collar Shock/prong collars are not allowed on missions/searches Support Individual who assists and/or provides support to the K9 Team. Must meet the same training and fitness requirements as

the handler Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, bomb dog team USFS United States Fire Services. 24 Hour Pack Items based upon NASAR “24 hour ready pack” equipment list 72 Hour Pack Team must self-sufficient for at least 3 days (water, food, response equipment, etc). Pack based upon FEMA

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SOURCE Department of Homeland Security/Office of Domestic Preparedness Georgia Law (OCGA 35-8-25, OCGA 38-3-36 and OCGA 38-3-57) National Association for Search and Rescue National Mutual Aid & Resource Management Initiative (DHS/FEMA) National Narcotic Detector Dog Association North American Police Work Dog Association United States Fire Services


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Equipment Handler – Urban equipment, clothing appropriate for weather. 72 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, search vest, harness, brush, water, bowls, 3 days’ dog food.

Handler – Urban equipment, clothing appropriate for weather. 72 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, search vest, harness, brush, water, bowls, 2 days’ dog food.

Handler – Urban equipment, clothing appropriate for weather. 24 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, search vest, harness, brush, water, bowls, 1 day dog food.








Training Handler – Updated training log. Current POST certification if LE. Current GEMA license if civilian. 40 hours of Canine Search Specialist training. At least 18 hours of Awareness level SAR training. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course (or higher).

Handler – Updated training log. Current POST certification if LE. Current GEMA license if civilian. 40 hours of Canine Search Specialist training. At least 18 hours of Awareness level SAR training. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in

Handler – Updated training log. Current POST certification is LE. Current GEMA license if civilian. At least 18 hours of Awareness level SAR training. IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course; Red Cross first aid card. Evaluated to verify the dog team is able to local victims in disaster scenarios. Recommend physical exam by a certified

Handler - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine – Current on mandatory vaccinations.


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Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type I FEMA, Type I FEMA equivalency, or Type I First Responder K9 team level. Pass USFS moderate level (or higher) pack test. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II FEMA, Type II FEMA equivalency, or Type II First Responder K9 team level. Pass USFS moderate level pack test. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

physician. Support - Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations.


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Skills Handler – Dog team recognizes and performs a trained alert to live scent in disaster scenarios. Must locate at least 5 victims in 60 minutes within a 6,000-15,000 foot search area. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides statewide response.

Handler - Dog team recognizes and performs a trained alert to live scent in disaster scenarios. Must locate 2 victims in 20 minutes within a 3,500-5,000 foot search area. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides regional response.

Handler – Dog team recognizes and performs a trained alert to live scent in disaster scenarios. Should be able to locate at least 1 victim in 10 minutes or less within a 3,500 foot search area. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides limited regional response.

Handler - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Canine – Basic obedience skills (sit, down, stay, come, heel). Response – Provides no response.

COMMENTS: Type I – A management/operations level dog team. Dog team that is fully trained, equipped and capable of conducting search missions in a disaster environment in all types of weather and debris. Team must be in good physical condition and shall be capable of working large areas (6,000-15,000 square feet) for at least 1 hour or more. Team must be self-sufficient for at least 3 days and be able to determine if subject(s) are in an area, and have the capability of locating the subject(s). Team should be proficient in interview/planning, directability, obedience, alerts, agility, debriefing, first aid and building markings. Type II – An operations level dog team. Dog team that is trained, equipped and capable of conducting search missions in a disaster environment in all types of weather and debris. Team should be in good physical condition and shall be capable of working moderate sized search areas (3,500-5,000 square feet) for at least 20 minutes. Team should be self-sufficient for at least 2 days and be able to determine if subject(s) are in an area, and have the capability of locating the subject(s). Team should be proficient in interview/planning, directability, obedience, alerts, agility, debriefing, first aid and building markings. Type III – An awareness level dog team. A dog team which has the capability of locating subject(s), but is not fully trained at the operations level. Type IV – An awareness level dog team. An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Definitions


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Air Scent K9 Team Also known as area search K9 team. Awareness Level Based upon DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines Canine Dog, K9 Civilian Private individual and/or volunteer who is not employed full-time by a governmental agency DHS Department of Homeland Security K9 Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, disaster dog team LE Law enforcement, police officer, peace officer NAPWDA North American Police Work Dog Association NIMS National Incident Management System ODP Office of Domestic Preparedness Operations Level Based by DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines. Also known as performance level. Pack Test Physical fitness test utilized by the United States Fire Services to determine low, moderate and arduous fitness levels SAR Search and rescue Shock/Prong Collar Shock/prong collars are not allowed on missions/searches Support Individual who assists and/or provides support to the K9 Team. Must meet the same training and fitness requirements as

the handler Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, disaster dog team USFS United States Fire Services. 24 Hour Pack Items based upon NASAR “24 hour ready pack” equipment list 72 Hour Pack Team must self-sufficient for at least 3 days (water, food, response equipment, etc). Pack based upon FEMA




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Training Handler – Updated training log. Current POST certification if LE. Current GEMA license if civilian. 180 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course (or higher). Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR Tested and certified at Type I drug K9 team level. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness

Handler – Updated training log. Current POST certification if LE. Current GEMA license if civilian. 120 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II drug K9 team level. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness

Handler – Updated training log. Current POST certification if LE. Current GEMA license if civilian. 80 hour basic handler course. Evaluated to verify the dog team is able to detect drug odors and/or pseudo aids. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations.

Handler - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations.


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Skills Handler– Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 5 odors (listed below) and locates odors hidden in vehicles, buildings, luggage, packages, vessels and open areas. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides statewide response.

Handler – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 5 odors (listed below) and locates odors hidden in vehicles, buildings, luggage, packages and open areas. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides regional response.

Handler – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 3 odors (listed below) and locates odors hidden in vehicles, buildings, luggage and packages. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides limited regional response.


COMMENTS Type I – A management level dog team. Dog team that is fully trained, equipped and capable of conducting drug detection search missions in a wilderness or urban environment in all types of weather and terrain. Team must be in good physical condition and shall be capable of detecting the following 5 odors: Marijuana, Cocaine, Meth, Heroin and Crack Cocaine. Team must be self-sufficient for at least 3 days and be able to discriminate the 5 odors listed above from other odors. Team shall be capable of providing information to Incident Command so that command staff can determine if locations are cleared or have possible drugs in search areas. Type II – An operations level dog team. Dog team that is trained, equipped and capable of conducting drug detection search missions in a wilderness or urban environment. Team should be in good physical condition and shall be capable of detecting the following 5 odors: Marijuana, Cocaine, Meth, Heroin and Crack Cocaine. Team must be self-sufficient for at least 2 days and be able to discriminate the 5 odors listed above from other odors. Team shall be capable of providing information to Incident Command so that command staff can determine if locations are cleared or have possible drugs in search areas. Type III – An awareness level dog team. A dog team which has the capability of detecting the following 3 odors: Marijuana, Cocaine and Meth and/or pseudo aids, but is not fully trained at the operations level.


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Type IV – An awareness level dog team. An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Definitions

Awareness Level Based upon DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines Canine Dog, K9 Civilian Private individual and/or volunteer who is not employed full-time by a governmental agency DHS Department of Homeland Security K9 Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, drug dog team LE Law enforcement, police officer, peace officer NAPWDA North American Police Work Dog Association NIMS National Incident Management System ODP Office of Domestic Preparedness Operations Level Based by DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines. Also known as performance level. Pack Test Physical fitness test utilized by the United States Fire Services to determine low, moderate and arduous fitness levels SAR Search and rescue Shock/Prong Collar Shock/prong collars are not allowed on missions/searches Support Individual who assists and/or provides support to the K9 Team. Must meet the same training and fitness requirements as

the handler Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, drug dog team USFS United States Fire Services. 24 Hour Pack Items based upon NASAR “24 hour ready pack” equipment list 72 Hour Pack Team must self-sufficient for at least 3 days (water, food, response equipment, etc). Pack based upon FEMA




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Training LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 240 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course (or higher). Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II dual purpose K9 team level. Pass agency fitness test and/or USFS moderate level (or higher) pack test. Civilian – Updated

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 240 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II dual purpose K9 team level. Pass agency fitness test and/or USFS moderate level pack test. Civilian – Updated training log. Current

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 180 hour basic handler course. IS 700 NIMS course. Evaluated to verify the dog team is able to detect drug odors, and/or pseudo aids, and conduct basic patrol skills. Civilian – Updated training log. Current GEMA license. 180 basic handler course. IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS

LE- An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian – An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine – Current on mandatory vaccinations.


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training log. Current GEMA license. 240 hour basic handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II dual purpose K9 team level. Pass USFS moderate level (or higher) pack test. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

GEMA license. 240 hour basic handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II dual purpose K9 team level. Pass USFS moderate pack test. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

course; Red Cross first aid card. Tested and certified at search and rescue area search team level. Recommend physical exam by a licensed physician. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations

Skills LE – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 5 odors (listed below). Locates odors hidden in vehicles, buildings, luggage, packages, vessels and open areas and performs 8 patrol

LE – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 5 odors (listed below). Locates odors hidden in vehicles, buildings, luggage, packages and open areas, and performs 7 patrol skills (listed

LE – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 3 odors (listed below) and/or pseudo aids. Locates odors hidden in vehicles, buildings, luggage and packages, and performs 7 patrol

LE - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Canine – Basic


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skills (listed below). Civilian – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 5 odors (listed below). Llocates odors hidden in vehicles, buildings, luggage, packages, vessels and open areas and 8 patrol skills (listed below). Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides statewide response.

below). Civilian – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 5 odors (listed below). Locates odors hidden in vehicles, buildings, luggage, packages and open areas, and 7 patrol skills (listed below). Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides regional response.

skills (listed below). Civilian – Dog team performs a recognizable alert on 3 odors (listed below) and/or pseudo aids. Locates odors hidden in vehicles, buildings, luggage and packages, and 7 patrol skills (listed below). Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides limited regional response.

obedience skills (sit, down, stay, come, heel). Response – Provides no response.

COMMENTS Type I – A management level dog team. Dog team that is fully trained, equipped and capable of drug detection search missions and patrol duties in a wilderness or urban environment in all types of weather and terrain. Team must be in good physical condition and shall be capable of detecting the following 5 odors: Marijuana, Cocaine, Meth, Heroin, and Crack Cocaine. The team shall be able to perform the following 8 patrol skills: Advanced Obedience, Agility, Evidence Search, Tracking, Building Search, Handler Protection, Area Search and Criminal Apprehension. Team must be self-sufficient for at least 3 days and be able to discriminate the 5 odors listed above from other odors. Team must maintain canine control and aggression unless required to conduct handler protection and/or criminal apprehension. Team shall be capable of providing information to Incident Command so that command staff can determine if locations are cleared or have possible drugs or persons in search areas. Type II – An operations level dog team. Dog team that is trained, equipped and capable of conducting drug detection search missions and patrol duties in a wilderness or urban environment. Team should be in good physical condition and shall be capable of detecting the following 5 odors: Marijuana, Cocaine, Meth, Heroin, and Crack Cocaine. The team must also be able to perform the following 7 patrol skills: Basic Obedience, Evidence Search, Tracking, Building Search, Handler Protection, Area Search and Criminal Apprehension. Team should be able self-sufficient for at least 1 day and be able to discriminate the 5 odors listed above from other odors. Team must maintain canine control and aggression unless required to conduct handler protection and/or criminal apprehension. Team shall be capable of providing information to Incident Command so that command staff can determine if locations are cleared or have possible drugs or persons in search areas. Type III – An awareness level dog team but is not fully trained at the operations level. A dog team which has the capability of detecting the following 3 odors: Marijuana, Cocaine and Meth and/or pseudo aids. The team must also be able to perform the following 7 patrol skills: Basic Obedience, Evidence Search,


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Tracking, Building Search, Handler Protection, Area Search and Criminal Apprehension, Type IV – An awareness level dog team. An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Definitions

Air Scent K9 Team Also known as area search K9 team. Awareness Level Based upon DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines Canine Dog, K9 Civilian Private individual and/or volunteer who is not employed full-time by a governmental agency DHS Department of Homeland Security K9 Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, patrol dog team, drug dog team, dual purpose dog team LE Law enforcement, police officer, peace officer NAPWDA North American Police Work Dog Association NIMS National Incident Management System ODP Office of Domestic Preparedness Operations Level Based by DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines. Also known as performance level. Pack Test Physical fitness test utilized by the United States Fire Services to determine low, moderate and arduous fitness levels SAR Search and rescue Shock/Prong Collar Shock/prong collars are not allowed on missions/searches Support Individual who assists and/or provides support to the K9 Team. Must meet the same training and fitness requirements as

the handler Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, patrol dog team, drug dog team, dual purpose dog team USFS United States Fire Services. 24 Hour Pack Items based upon NASAR “24 hour ready pack” equipment list 72 Hour Pack Team must self-sufficient for at least 3 days (water, food, response equipment, etc). Pack based upon FEMA

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SOURCE Department of Homeland Security/Office of Domestic Preparedness Georgia Law (OCGA 35-8-25, OCGA 38-3-36 and OCGA 38-3-57) National Association for Search and Rescue National Mutual Aid & Resource Management Initiative (DHS/FEMA) National Narcotic Detector Dog Association North American Police Work Dog Association United States Fire Services


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OTHER

Equipment Handler – Wilderness footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. Personal Flotation Device (PFD). 72 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, search vest, harness, brush, water, bowls, 3 days’ dog food.

Handler – Wilderness footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. 24 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, search vest, harness, brush, water, bowls, 2 days’ dog food.

Handler – Wilderness footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. Water, compass, pen/paper. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, search vest, harness, brush, water, bowls, 1 day dog food.








Training LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 120 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). Bloodborne Pathogen course that meets 29 CFR 1910. Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. IS 700 NIMS course. Tested and certified at Type I HRD/cadaver search K9

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 80 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). Bloodborne Pathogen course that meets 29 CFR 1910. Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. IS 700 NIMS course. Tested and certified at Type II HRD/cadaver search K9

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 40 hour basic handler course. IS 700 NIMS course. Evaluated to determine the dog team is able to detect human remains scent (land only). Civilian – Updated training log. Current GEMA license. At least 18 hours of Awareness level SAR training. IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195

LE - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian – An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations.


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team level (land and water. Pass agency fitness test and/or USFS moderate pack test. Civilian – Updated training log. Current GEMA license. At least 52 hours of SAR training (Awareness, Operations and Management level). Crime scene preservation course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). Bloodborne Pathogen course that meets 29 CFR 1910. IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid and CPR. Tested and certified at Type I HRD/cadaver search K9 team level (land and water). Pass USFS moderate pack test. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be

team level (land only). Pass agency fitness test and/or USFS moderate pack test. Civilian – Updated training log. Current GEMA license. At least 36 hours of SAR training (Awareness and Operations level). Crime scene preservation course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). Bloodborne Pathogen course that meets 29 CFR 1910. IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II HRD/cadaver search K9 team level (land only). Pass USFS moderate pack test. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be

ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course; Red Cross first aid card. Evaluated to determine the dog team is able to detect human remains scent (land only). Recommend physical exam by a licensed physician. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations.


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appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

Skills Handler – Dog team capable of locating deceased persons (more than 15 grams) and less than 15 grams of human remains. Recognizes and performs a trained alert to cadaver scent on land AND water (source covered, hidden, elevated and submerged) Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides statewide response.

Handler – Dog team capable of locating deceased persons (more than 15 grams) and less than 15 grams of human remains. Recognizes and performs a trained alert to cadaver scent on land only (source covered, hidden, elevated) Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides regional response.

Handler – Dog team capable of locating less than 15 grams of human remains. Recognizes and performs a trained alert to cadaver scent on land only (source covered, hidden or elevated) Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides limited regional response.


COMMENTS: Type I – A management level dog team. Dog team that is fully trained, equipped and capable of conducting cadaver search missions in wilderness and urban environments in all types of weather and terrain. Team shall be able to locate cadaver scent on land AND water. Cadaver source shall be buried under ground, hidden in containers, elevated (6 feet) and submerged under water. Team must be in good physical condition and shall be capable of working moderate sized search areas for at least 1 hour or more. Team must be self-sufficient for at least 3 days and be able to determine if cadaver scent is in an area, and have the capability of locating the cadaver source. Team should be proficient in map/compass, first aid, wilderness survival techniques and incident management skills. Type II – An operations level dog team. Dog team that is trained, equipped and capable of conducting cadaver search missions in a wilderness or urban environment. Team shall be able to locate cadaver scent on land only. Cadaver source shall be buried under ground, hidden in containers and elevated (6 feet). Team should be in good physical condition and shall be capable of working moderate sized search areas for at least 1 hour or more. Team should be self-sufficient for at least 2 days and be able to determine if cadaver scent is in an area, and have the capability of locating the cadaver source. Team should be proficient in map/compass, first aid and wilderness survival techniques. Type III – An awareness level dog team. A dog team which has the capability of locating cadaver scent (land only), but is not fully trained at the operations level.


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Type IV – An awareness level dog team. An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Definitions

Air Scent K9 Team Also known as area search K9 team. Awareness Level Based upon DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines Canine Dog, K9 Civilian Private individual and/or volunteer who is not employed full-time by a governmental agency DHS Department of Homeland Security K9 Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, cadaver dog team, HRD dog team LE Law enforcement, police officer, peace officer NAPWDA North American Police Work Dog Association NIMS National Incident Management System ODP Office of Domestic Preparedness Operations Level Based by DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines. Also known as performance level. Pack Test Physical fitness test utilized by the United States Fire Services to determine low, moderate and arduous fitness levels SAR Search and rescue Shock/Prong Collar Shock/prong collars are not allowed on missions/searches Support Individual who assists and/or provides support to the K9 Team. Must meet the same training and fitness requirements as

the handler Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, cadaver dog team, HRD dog team USFS United States Fire Services. 24 Hour Pack Items based upon NASAR “24 hour ready pack” equipment list 72 Hour Pack Team must self-sufficient for at least 3 days (water, food, response equipment, etc). Pack based upon FEMA

requirements and NASAR “24 hour ready pack” equipment list SOURCE California Rescue Dog Association

Department of Homeland Security/Office of Domestic Preparedness Georgia Law (OCGA 35-8-25, OCGA 38-3-36 and OCGA 38-3-57) National Association for Search and Rescue National Mutual Aid & Resource Management Initiative (DHS/FEMA) National Narcotic Detector Dog Association North American Police Work Dog Association United States Fire Services


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Equipment Handler – Wilderness footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. 72 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, tracking lead, harness, brush, water, bowls, 3 days’ dog food.

Handler – Wilderness footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. 24 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, tracking lead, harness, brush, water, bowls, 2 days’ dog food.

Handler – Wilderness footwear, clothing appropriate for weather. 24 hour pack. Canine – Kennel, leash, collar, tracking lead, harness, brush, water, bowls, 1 day dog food.








Training LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 120 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 level NIMS course (or higher). Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type I tracking/trailing K9 team level. Pass agency fitness test and/or pass USFS moderate level (or

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 80 hour K9 handler course. HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II tracking/trailing K9 team level. Pass agency fitness test and/or USFS moderate level pack test. Civilian – Updated

LE – Updated training log. Current POST certification. 40 hour basic handler course. IS 700 level NIMS course. Evaluated to verify the dog team can successfully track and locate a person. Civilian – Updated training log. Current GEMA license. At least 18 hours of Awareness level SAR training. IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS

LE - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations


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higher) pack test. Civilian – Updated training log. Current GEMA license. At least 52 hours of SAR training (Awareness, Operations and Management level). HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 1 Emergency Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course (or higher). Certified in human/dog basic first aid (or higher) and CPR. Tested and certified at Type I area search K9 team level. Pass USFS moderate level (or higher) pack test. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

training log. Current GEMA license. At least 36 hours of SAR training (Awareness and Operations level). HazMat awareness course that meets 29 CFR 1910 (SARA Title III). IS 1 Emergency Program Manager course; IS 195 ICS course; IS 700 NIMS course. Certified in human/dog basic first aid and CPR. Tested and certified at Type II tracking/trailing K9 team level. Pass USFS moderate pack test. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations and weight must be appropriate for size and breed based upon vet guidelines.

course; Red Cross first aid card. Recommend physical exam by a licensed physician. Evaluated to verify the dog team can successfully track and locate a person. Support – Same training, equipment and fitness requirements as handler. Canine - Current on mandatory vaccinations

Skills LE – 1-2 hour old trail at least 1 ½ miles in length. Civilian – 18-24 hour old trail at least 1 ½ miles in

LE – 1 hour old trail 1 mile in length. Civilian – 4-12 hours old trail 1 – 1 ½ miles in

LE – 10 minute old trail for ½ mile. Civilian – 1.5-4 hours old trail ½ to 1 mile in length.

LE - An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Civilian - An organized


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TYPE II PERFORMANCE

TYPE III AWARENESS

TYPE IV AWARENESS

length. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides statewide response.

length. Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides regional response.

Canine - Must have written proof of recognized obedience evaluation. Response – Provides limited regional response.

team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Canine – Basic obedience skills (sit, down, stay, come and heel). Response – Provides no response.

COMMENTS: Type I – A management level dog team. Dog team that is fully trained, equipped and capable of conducting tracking/trailing search missions in a wilderness or urban environment in all types of weather and terrain. Team must be in excellent physical condition and shall be capable of working long distance (1 ½ miles or more) and/or old tracks (24+ hours). Team must be self-sufficient for at least 3 days and be able to discriminate the subject’s scent from other individuals. Team shall be capable of determining direction of travel as well as inform Incident Command if subject is still in the search area. Team should be proficient in map/compass, first aid, wilderness survival techniques and incident management skills. Type II – An operations level dog team. Dog team that is trained, equipped and capable of conducting tracking/trailing search missions in a wilderness or urban environment. Team should be in good physical condition and shall be capable of working moderate tracks (1 mile or more; 4-12 hours old). Team should be self-sufficient for at least 2 days and be able to discriminate the subject’s scent from other individuals. Team should be proficient in map/compass, first aid and wilderness survival techniques. Type III – An awareness level dog team. A dog team which has the capability of locating lost or missing persons, but is not fully trained at the operations level. Type IV – An awareness level dog team. An organized team with capabilities below that of a Type III team. Definitions

Air Scent K9 Team Also known as area search K9 team. Awareness Level Based upon DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines Canine Dog, K9 Civilian Private individual and/or volunteer who is not employed full-time by a governmental agency DHS Department of Homeland Security K9 Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, tracking dog team, trailing dog team LE Law enforcement, police officer, peace officer NAPWDA North American Police Work Dog Association


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TYPE I MANAGEMENT

TYPE II PERFORMANCE

TYPE III AWARENESS

TYPE IV AWARENESS

NIMS National Incident Management System ODP Office of Domestic Preparedness Operations Level Based by DHS/ODP terminology and guidelines. Also known as performance level. Pack Test Physical fitness test utilized by the United States Fire Services to determine low, moderate and arduous fitness levels SAR Search and rescue Shock/Prong Collar Shock/prong collars are not allowed on missions/searches Support Individual who assists and/or provides support to the K9 Team. Must meet the same training and fitness requirements as

the handler Team Consists of 1 handler, 1 canine and 1 support. Dog team, tracking dog team, trailing dog team USFS United States Fire Services. 24 Hour Pack Items based upon NASAR “24 hour ready pack” equipment list 72 Hour Pack Team must self-sufficient for at least 3 days (water, food, response equipment, etc). Pack based upon FEMA




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MM OOBBIILL EE FFII EELL DD FFOORRCCEE // CCRROOWW DD CCOONNTTRROOLL TTEEAAMM

CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Equipment Protective Clothing

Protective Clothing; Soft Body Armor (helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards); Fire-resistant clothing recommended

Protective Clothing; Soft Body Armor (helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards); Fire- resistant clothing recommended

Protective Clothing; Soft Body Armor (helmet and face shield, gloves, shin guards); Fire-resistant clothing recommended


Communi-cation

Team Radio Communication Equipment (portable radios, extra batteries, battery charger, cellular phones)



Respiratory Protection

NIOSH-approved protective mask



Safety Equipment

Safety glasses; Ear protection (recommended); Fire extinguisher



Foul Weather Gear; Hand- Held Shields

Foul Weather Gear; Hand-Held Shields

Foul Weather Gear; Hand-Held Shields

Personal Hydration System Personal Hydration System Personal Hydration System Chemical

Protective Clothing

Level C PPE suits for entire team

Level C PPE suits for entire team

Counter-Sniper Equipment

Provided by SWAT team (2) Shoulder fired weapons

Surveillance Equipment

Video equipment capabilities Video equipment capabilities Video equipment capabilities

Individual Weapons

Department authorized handguns; Duty gear and equipment



Impact Weapons

Riot Control Batons or approved impact weapon



Misc. Equipment

Bullhorns; Flex Cuffs; Mass arrest kits




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MM OOBBIILL EE FFII EELL DD FFOORRCCEE // CCRROOWW DD CCOONNTTRROOLL TTEEAAMM CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Delivery Systems

Chemical Agents and Delivery Systems; Less lethal munitions and delivery systems



Personnel 1 OIC 1 Deputy OIC 4 Supervisors 2 Counter Snipers 8 Grenadiers 38 Officers 4 Prison Transportation Officers 1 Field Booking Team Recommended

1 OIC 1 Deputy OIC 4 Supervisors 2 Counter Snipers 8 Grenadiers 38 Officers 4 Prison Transportation Officers

1 OIC 2 Supervisors 1 Counter Sniper 4 Grenadiers 19 Officers 2 Prison Transportation Officers

Vehicles 2 Prisoner Transportation Vans; 14 Patrol Vehicles

2 Prisoner Transportation Vans; 14 Patrol Vehicles

1 Prisoner Transportation Van; 7 Patrol Vehicles

Training No known national standard; Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training

No known national standard; Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training



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MM OOBBIILL EE FFII EELL DD FFOORRCCEE // CCRROOWW DD CCOONNTTRROOLL TTEEAAMM CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


COMMENTS: Type I – A predesignated team consisting of a Type I or a Type II tactical team (platoon) including four 12-person squads and an OIC and a Deputy OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large-scale operations including managing crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace to include CBRN environments. The team engages in routine training to maintain advanced skill level. Type II – A predesignated team consisting of four 12-person squads and an OIC and a Deputy OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace to include CBRN environments. The team engages in routine training to maintain advanced skill level. Type III – A nondesignated team consisting of two 12-person squads and an OIC. Each squad includes a supervisor. The team is capable of managing large crowds, traffic control enforcement, and general saturation presence for the purpose of maintaining order and preserving the peace. Type IV – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III Team. Definitions

OIC Officer in Charge NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Level C PPE Personal Protection Equipment consisting of a non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with APR SWAT Special Weapons Assault Team Platoon Consists of (4) 12-person squads with an OIC (minimum rank of lieutenant) and Deputy OIC (minimum rank of sergeant), each with a driver.

Total minimum personnel is 52, with a minimum total of 14 vehicles Squad An organized element of a platoon consisting of 11 officers and a supervisor (sergeant). 12 total personnel in a minimum of 3 patrol vehicles Field Booking Team A team of personnel specially trained to respond to field incidents and set up a booking site to facilitate the booking process and

transportation of those arrested. The size of the team depends on the nature of the incident Mass Arrest Kit Kit containing field booking forms, Polaroid or digital camera, flex cuffs, plastic bags for prisoner property, computers, cutting tool for flex

cuffs, fingerprint equipment

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM (NWP) CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II

Personnel Minimum of 24 personnel. Less than that of a Type I team.

Training Trained in recognizing suspicious activity, suspicious vehicles, describing and reporting events, describing persons, and other activities as deemed necessary.

Skills Incorporates terrorism awareness and education into its existing crime prevention program and serves as a way to bring residents together to focus on disaster preparedness and training.

COMMENTS Type I - An organized team of volunteers focused on preventing crime through disaster preparedness and training. Follows the concepts put forth by the National Sheriff’s Association programs. Type II – An organized Neighborhood Watch team with capabilities less than that of a Type I team.

SOURCE Department of Homeland Security – USA Freedom Corps National Sheriff’s Association


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RREESS OOUURRCCEE:: SSWWAATT//TTAACCTTII CCAALL TTEEAAMMSS CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Equipment Protective Clothing

Protective Clothing; Tactical Body Armor (helmet with ballistic shield; fire resistant gloves & hood)




Communi-cation




Night Vision Goggles for entry and containment

2 Night Vision Scopes 2 Night Vision Scopes Ballistic

Protection Soft and tactical Body Armor for all team members

Soft and tactical Body Armor for team members

Soft and tactical Body Armor for team members

Respiratory Protection


NIOSH-approved protective mask;


14 SCBAs SCBAs recommended Safety

Equipment Safety glasses; Ear protection

Safety glasses; Ear protection

Safety glasses; Ear protection

Chemical Protective Clothing

Level B and C PPE Suits for entire team

Level B and C PPE Suits for entire team

Level C PPE Suits for entire team

Breaching Equipment

Mechanical Breaching Equipment



Shotgun Breaching Equipment

Shotgun Breaching Equipment

Shotgun Breaching Equipment (recommended)

Explosive Breaching Equipment

Explosive Breaching Equipment Recommended

Sniper Equipment

Extended long-range weapons greater than 500 yards with day and night scope

Long-range weapons less than 500 yards with day and night scope

Long-range weapons less than 500 yards with day scope

Chemical Agents and delivery system



Less lethal munitions and delivery systems




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Robot Systems

Robot System with tactical options

Robot System with tactical options recommended

Safety Equipment

Foul Weather Gear Foul Weather Gear Foul Weather Gear

Personal Hydration System Personal Hydration System Personal Hydration System Surveillance

Equipment Listening equipment; Video equipment; Fiber optics

Listening equipment; Video equipment

Transmitting equipment that will include wireless and hardline

IR Capability Portable Ladders Portable Ladders Portable Ladders Weapons Weapons:

Handguns, assault weapons Weapons: Handguns, assault weapons

Weapons: Handguns, assault weapons

Lighted Weapon System Lighted Weapons System Lighted Weapons System Distraction Devices Distraction Devices Distraction Devices Rappelling & Fast Rope

Equipment Rappelling Equipment

Hand Held Ballistic Shields Hand-Held Ballistic Shields Hand-Held Ballistic Shields Personnel 2 Long Rifle Teams (2-man

Team); 6 Man Entry Team; 1 Team Leader; 8 Containment to include grenadiers; 2 Tactical Medics; 1 Liaison; 1 Tactical Commander; 2 Canine Teams; 1 Electronic Tech; 1 Scribe; 1 Communications Officer; 2 Explosive Breachers; 1 Robot Technician

2 Long Rifle Teams (2-man Team); 6 Man Entry Team; 1 Team Leader; 8 Containment to include grenadiers; 1 Tactical Medic; 1 Liaison; 1 Tactical Commander; Canine Teams recommended; Electronic Tech recommended; Explosive Breachers recommended; Robot Technician

2 Long Rifle Teams (2-man Team); 4 Man Entry Team; 1 Team Leader; 8 Containment to include grenadiers; 1 Tactical Medic recommended; 1 Liaison recommended; 1 Tactical Commander;


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recommended Vehicles Armored Personnel Carrier

(APC) Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) recommended

Training No known national standard; Law enforcement officer with certified advanced training



COMMENTS Type I—A dedicated full-time team designated to handle high-risk situations requiring specialized weapons or extraordinary special operations. Team capable of operating in rural and urban environments. Team capability includes dealing with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events. Teams should be capable of working in a CBRN environment absent of vapors. Type II—A full-time or part-time team designated to handle high-risk situations requiring specialized weapons or extraordinary special operations. Team capable of operating in either rural or urban environments. Teams should be capable of working in a CBRN environment absent of vapors. Type III—A team designated to handle high-risk situations requiring specialized weapons with limited resources and capabilities. Teams should be capable of working in a CBRN environment absent of vapors and liquids. Type IV – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III Team. Definitions

CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear PPE Personal Protective Equipment APR Air Purifying Respirator SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Level B PPE Non-encapsulated or encapsulated chemical resistant suit with SCBA Level C PPE Non-encapsulated chemical resistant suit with APR NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health APC Armored Personnel Carrier

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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TERRORISM EARLY WARNING GROUP CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II

Personnel Minimum A minimum of 12 personnel

Disciplines Personnel at the local, state and federal level representing fire, law enforcement, emergency management and public health (at a minimum)

An organized group with capabilities less than that of a Type I Team/Group.

Team Networked approach; multi-disciplinary team; critical infrastructure protection; consequence forecasting

Missions Indications and Warnings; Operational Net Assessment; Threat or Hoax; Attack(s) / Campaign(s); Special Events

Decision Support

Intelligence preparation for operations; standardized response information folders; technology exploration; course of action development; mission folders

COMMENTS: The TEW will provide Unified Command Structure (UCS) with the impact of an actual attack on the operational area, gauge resource needs and shortfalls, continuously monitor and assess situational awareness/status, and act as the POC for inter-agency liaison in order to develop options for courses of actions (COAs) for incident resolution.

SOURCE LA County Sheriff’s Office


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VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICES CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II

Team 24 Less than that of a Type I team

Training Attend training provided by the local Law Enforcement agency to ensure that needs/capabilities are clearly defined.

Skills Capable of assisting local police with a variety of tasks such as citizens patrols, victims support, Explorer posts, search and rescue, special event support, and others as deemed necessary.

COMMENTS Type I – An organized team capable of assisting law enforcement personnel in times of need. Type II – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type I team.

SOURCE Department of Homeland Security – USA Freedom Corps US Department of Justice International Association of Chiefs of Police


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AGRO-TERRORISM RESPONSE TEAM CATEGORY: Other KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I

TYPE II

TYPE III

TYPE IV

Team Objective

Incident Oversight Agent Control and Eradication

Containment Other

Team Description

A NIMS structured team that will provide direction and control and eradication of such agents and to work to demonstrate the localization and regionalization of the event as quickly as possible to minimize health and economic consequences. The type I team will provide Public Information coordination with all appropriate agencies to provide for a one voice approach.

An ICS structured team that will respond locally at the site of an incident to control and eradicate an agent based on confirmed diagnosis, credible threat or overt action.

Loosely knit group that is responsible for day to day surveillance of production agriculture health and safety.


Functional Areas

Will work to recover from such events to: § Remove quarantines § Stop sales § Stop movements § Resume intrastate,

interstate and international trade.

Command and Control

The team will represent the functional areas of such incidents to include but not limited to: § Quarantine § Stop sale, stop

movement § Assessment and

indemnity § Depopulation/

disposal § Incident

Management § Decontamination § Law enforcement /


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TYPE I

TYPE II

TYPE III

TYPE IV

ESF 11 and appropriate Incident Annex Unified Command Capable

quarantine enforcement

§ Epidemiology / forensic epidemiology

§ Finance § Logistics § Operations § Planning § Safety

Training Agro Security Level 1 Agro Security Level 2 Agro Security Level 3 Agro Security Level 4 ICS 100, 200, 300, 400 NIMS NIPP COOP

Agro Security Level 1 Agro Security Level 2 Agro Security Level 3 Ag ERT 1, 2

Agro Security Level 1 Ag ERT 1 The group is trained to recognize incidents of interest and to report such incidents through appropriate channels. The group is also trained to take appropriate measures to contain such incidents to minimize health and economic consequences.

Members State Veterinarian/staff Area Veterinarian In Charge/staff Appropriate subject matter expert for activated Incident Annex

Licensed, accredited veterinarians, cooperative extension agents, local State agriculture employees and industry security specialists.

COMMENTS Type I – A NIMS structured team that will provide direction and control and eradication of such agents and to work to demonstrate the localization and regionalization of the event as quickly as possible to minimize health and economic consequences.


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TYPE I

TYPE II

TYPE III

TYPE IV

Type II – An ICS structured team that will respond locally at the site of an incident to control and eradicate an agent based on confirmed diagnosis, credible threat or overt action. Type III – Loosely knit group that is responsible for day to day surveillance of production agriculture health and safety. Type IV – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III team.

SOURCE Georgia Office of Homeland Security (GOHS)


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AANNII MMAALL RREESS CCUUEE TTEEAAMM CATEGORY: Other KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Personnel Number of People Per Response

6-member team consisting of: • 1 team leader • 5 team members

6-member team consisting of: • 1 team leader • 5 team members

An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type II Team.

Personnel Deployment Duration

Deployment of this team would be for 7 days on rotation. A minimum of three teams should be deployed for 24-hour rescue, one team per 8-hour shift

Deployment of this team would be for 7 days on rotation; A minimum of 3 teams should be deployed for 24-hour rescue, 1 team per 8-hour shift

Vehicle 3 vehicles: 2 persons per vehicle

3 vehicles – 2 persons per vehicle

Equipment Each vehicle should be equipped with basic animal capture equipment, including, but not limited to, the following: • Small and large live traps

(1 each) • 2 catch poles • Leashes (slip leads and

clip) • Stretcher • ID bands • Collars and ID tags • Cages, carriers, and

cardboard cat transports (at least 1 per animal)

• Appropriately graded NFPA or Cordage Institute Ropes

• Industrial Lighting Systems

Each vehicle should be equipped with basic animal capture equipment, including, but not limited to, the following: • Small and large live traps

(1 each) • 2 catch poles • Leashes (slip leads and

clip) • Stretcher • ID bands • Collars and ID tags • Cages, carriers, and

cardboard cat transports (at least 1 per animal)

• Appropriately graded NFPA or Cordage Institute ropes

• Industrial Lighting Systems


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and Batteries: (Flashlights to Floodlighting)

• Barricade tape • Maps of areas to be

serviced • Team communication

device (for each team vehicle) (two-way handheld radios with 3-mile transmitting radius)

• Home base communication device (for each vehicle) (two-way radios capable of transmitting the required distance)

• Cell phone with extra batteries/remote chargers

• Human First Aid kit • Emergency Euthanasia

Options (Gunshot/Chemical/ Physical)

• Animal Rescue Request forms

• Animal Impoundment forms

• Radio/Activities Log form • Pens, pencils, permanent

markers, paper • Clipboards • Plastic garbage bags (for

bodies)

and Batteries: (Flashlights to Floodlighting)

• Barricade tape • Maps of areas to be

serviced • Team communication

device (for each team vehicle) (two-way handheld radios with 3-mile transmitting radius)

• Home base communication device (for each vehicle) (two-way radios capable of transmitting the required distance)

• Cell phone with extra batteries/remote chargers

• Human First Aid kit • Emergency Euthanasia

Options (gunshot/chemical/ physical)

• Animal Rescue Request forms

• Animal Impoundment forms

• Radio/Activities Log form • Pens, pencils, permanent

markers, paper • Clipboards • Plastic garbage bags (for

bodies) Personal Protection

Note: Each person should have with them the following items: • Appropriate Nomex and

Note: Each person should have with them the following items: • Appropriate Nomex and


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wildfire survival gear (must be NFPA approved)

• High-visibility vest • Gloves (bite/welding

gloves and work gloves) • Properly fitted boots

(applicable to situation) • Properly fitted PFD with

rescue hookup • Properly fitted helmet

(climbing and/or hard hat) • Properly fitted goggles • Wetsuit or Drysuit • Appropriately graded

NFPA or Cordage Institute ropes

• Flashlight with extra batteries

• Dust mask/respirator • Rain gear • Hat for sun protection • Water/snacks • Good Protective Gloves

(appropriate types for water and heavy debris)

• Good Protective Boots (fire response requires all leather)

• Quiet clothing materials and attachments: Avoid Velcro

• Personal Basic Livestock Kit, including halter, lead shank, 20-foot rescue rope

• Appropriate Nomex protective gear and

wildfire survival gear (must be NFPA approved)

• High-visibility vest • Gloves (bite/welding

gloves and work gloves) • Properly fitted boots

(applicable to situation) • Properly fitted PFD with

rescue hookup • Properly fitted helmet

(climbing and/or hard hat) • Properly fitted goggles • Wetsuit or drysuit • Appropriately graded

NFPA or Cordage Institute ropes

• Flashlight with extra batteries

• Dust mask/respirator • Rain gear • Hat for sun protection • Water/snacks • Other items from the

HSUS’s equipment list that may be applicable to the situation at hand


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shelters • Materials for head covers,

pressure mats/cushions, ear plugs

• Emergency Euthanasia Option (gunshot/chemical)

• Other items from the HSUS’s equipment list that may be applicable to the situation at hand


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Training Team member requirements: • Swift Water Rescue Basic

Course • HSUS/ARC Animal First

Aid Course • Certified Knot and

Mechanical Advantage Training

• Wildland Fire Training S130 and S190

• Emergency Euthanasia Training/Certification

• FEMA/EMI Independent Study Course: IS-195 Basic Incident Command

• FEMA/EMI Independent Study Course: IS-10 Animals in Disaster – Module A, Awareness and Preparedness

• FEMA/EMI Independent Study Course: IS-11 Animals in Disaster – Module B, Community Planning

• Technical Animal Rescue Training (Code 3 Associates or other approved training source)

• 5 years of professional animal care/control/capture experience

• Team leader should have additional training and/or experience in supervision/management level animal

Team member requirements include the following: • Swift Water Rescue Basic

Course • HSUS/ARC Animal First

Aid Course • Certified Knot and

Mechanical Advantage Training

• Wildland Fire Training S130 and S190

• Emergency Euthanasia Training /Certification

• FEMA/EMI Independent Study Course: IS-195 Basic Incident Command

• FEMA/EMI Independent Study Course: IS-10 Animals in Disaster – Module A, Awareness and Preparedness

• FEMA/EMI Independent Study Course: IS-11 Animals in Disaster – Module B, Community Planning

• Technical Animal Rescue Training (Code 3 Associates or other approved training source)

• 5 years of professional animal care/control/capture experience

• Team leader should have additional training and/or experience in supervision/management


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care/control/capture

• FEMA Livestock in Disasters Correspondence

• CODE III Big Useful Livestock Lessons (BULL)

• Equine Cruelty or Rescue Short Course

• Proper Tailoring and Trailer Extraction Training

level animal care/control/capture

Personal Maintenance Equipment

• Personal Toiletries • Seasonal Clothing • Rx medications • Sunscreen • Other items from the

HSUS’s suggested list

• Personal Toiletries • Seasonal Clothing • Rx medications • Sunscreen • Other items from the

HSUS’s suggested list

COMMENTS: Type I: This six-member team should be capable of completing an average of one rescue every 30 minutes in a suburban setting and one rescue every hour in rural settings. These times would be semi-dependent on uncontrollable factors such as terrain, weather, road conditions, and distance between rescue sites. Number of teams ordered will be based on number of rescues anticipated. Team members should not show up for a disaster wearing camouflage gear. Camouflage gear not only complicates matters if the person needs to be found, but blends in with other response personnel, such as the National Guard. Suggested clothing: Carhart bib overalls. They are indestructible and will protect from bites, scratches, scrapes, and abrasions. Type II: This six-member team should be capable of completing an average of one rescue every 30 minutes in a suburban setting and one rescue every hour in rural settings. These times would be semi-dependent on uncontrollable factors such as terrain, weather, road conditions, and distance between rescue sites. Number of teams ordered will be based on number of rescues anticipated. Team members should not show up for a disaster wearing camouflage gear. Camouflage gear not only complicates matters if the person needs to be found, but blends in with other response personnel, such as the National Guard. Suggested clothing: Carhart bib overalls. They are indestructible and will protect from bites, scratches, scrapes, and abrasions. Type III: An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type II Team.

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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AAVVII AATTII OONN TTEEAAMM CATEGORY: Other KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Vehicles Helicopters 4 or more seats incl. Pilot; 12K ft or < ceiling; Certified aircraft; Jet turbine

Same as Type I except Military Surplus

Same as Type II except 2 or more seats incl. Pilot; Certificated aircraft or Military Surplus but would meet Certified, turbine, or reciprocating engine

Same as Type II except 2 or more seats incl. Pilot; Certificated aircraft or Military Surplus but would meet Certified, turbine, or reciprocating engine with fixed or inflatable flotation device

An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type IV Team.

Capabilities VFR VFR VFR VFR Equipment Radios Programmable/encryption

radios (aviation (2) & law enforcement (3 or <)

VHF/UHF capabilities; Police radios



Navigation Equipment

GPS Night Vision Goggles

Visual Aids FLIR FLIR FLIR FLIR Binoculars Binoculars Binoculars Binoculars Microwave Downlink Video

Capability Recommended: Microwave Downlink Video Capability

PPE Helmet; Nomex Flight Suits; Gloves; Full Leather Boots (mandatory for flight crew, optional for other passengers)

Helmet; Nomex Flight Suits; Gloves; Full Leather Boots (mandatory for flight crew, optional for other passengers)



Personnel Pilot—Commercial or higher, rotary/helicopter, pilot license w/Class I Medical, pre-TFO experience, full-time assignment to unit TFO—Complete unit level trng program, Min. 2 yrs in patrol, Superior field tactics skills, full-time asgnmt to unit Maint. Staff—Full-time asgnmnt, A&P/IA license

Pilot—Same as Type I except Class II Medical TFO—Same as Type I Maint. Staff—Same as Type I except not required to be I/A

Same as Type II except Maint. Staff may be part-time or contracted

Pilot—Same as Type II


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AAVVII AATTII OONN TTEEAAMM CATEGORY: Other KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Training Pilot—Currency trng every 6 mos. with all emerg proc as well as mtg all FAA license requirements TFO—Unit-level trng & Law Enf. AOT Maint. Staff—Maintain I/A license w/ yearly classes

Pilot—Currency trng every 6 mos. with all emerg proc as well as mtg all FAA license requirements TFO—Unit-level trng & Law Enf. AOT

Pilot—Currency trng every 6 mos. with all emerg proc as well as mtg all FAA license requirements TFO—Unit-level trng & Law Enf. AOT

Pilot—Currency trng every 6 mos. with all emerg proc as well as mtg all FAA license requirements, including sea plane license TFO—Unit level trng & Law Enf. AOT

COMMENTS: Type I—Day/night patrol helicopters, infrared and visible light, searchlight, jet turbine powered, GPS, microwave or similar downlink, tracking devices Type II—Same as Type I except military surplus Type III—Same as Type II except: jet turbine or reciprocating engines Type IV—Water landing/surveillance/patrol capabilities Definitions

A&P Airframe and Powerplant mechanic FAA Federal Aviation Administration FLIR Forward Looking Infrared GPS Global Positioning System IA Inspection Authorization IFR/VFR Instrument Flight Rules/Visual Flight Rules PA Public Address (speaker) PPE Personnel Protective Equipment consists of clothing and equipment that provides protection to an individual in a hazardous environment. Chapter

9 of the IHOG details appropriate equipment requirements for various aerial missions and ground helicopter operations. VHF/UHF Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency TFO Tactical Flight Officer

SOURCE FEMA-NIMS


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CITIZENS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) CATEGORY: Other KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric

TYPE I TYPE II

Personnel 24 Capabilities less than that of a type I team

Training 20 hours of training on disaster preparedness, basic disaster medical operations, fire safety, light search and rescue, and other essential topics. The training also includes a disaster simulation in which participants practice skills they learned throughout the course.

Skills In the event of an emergency, CERT members can provide immediate assistance to victims, assist in organizing spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site and provide critical support to first responders

COMMENTS Type I – An organized team with at least 24 members capable of providing immediate assistance to victims, assist in organizing spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site and provide critical support to first responders. CERT members must complete DHS approved training. Type II – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type I CERT team.

SOURCE DHS – USA Freedom Corps


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Food Safety Response Team CATEGORY: Other KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITI ES: Component Metric

TYPE I

TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV

Team Objective

Incident oversight; response and recovery

Response and recovery Containment Other

Team Description

NIMS structured team that will provide direction and control for such incidents to minimize health and economic consequences and work to demonstrate removal of such agents to restore intrastate, interstate, and international trade. The Type I team will work to coordinate with all appropriate agencies to provide for Public Information in a one voice approach.

ICS structured team that will respond to confirmed agent identification, credible threat or overt action to remove such agents from the food chain and to minimize the health and economic consequences of such events.

Loosely knit team responsible for day to day surveillance of food safety in the production, wholesale, retail and service portion of the food chain to identify adulteration of the food supply both incidental or deliberate.

Capabilities less than that of a Type III team.

Functional Areas

Appraisal, Epidemiology / Diagnosis Disposal Regulatory Enforcement Security Disease and agent reporting Disease and agent specialists Economics Environmental Impact Risk Assessment Demobilization Public Information Command and Control

The team will represent the functional areas necessary to respond to and recover from such events to include but not limited to: § Quarantine § Stop sale/stop

movement § Assessment and

indemnity § Product removal/

disposal § Epidemiology/

forensic § epidemiology


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TYPE I


ESF 11 and appropriate Incident Annex Unified Command Capable

§ Law enforcement/ quarantine enforcement

§ Incident oversight § Logistics § Planning § Operations § Safety

Training Agro Security Level 1 Agro Security Level 2 Agro Security Level 3 Agro Security Level 4 ICS 100, 200, 300 , 400 NIMS NIPP COOP

Agro Security Level 1 Agro Security Level 2 Agro Security Level 3 ICS 100, 200, 300 ODP AG ERT 1

This team is trained to an awareness level to recognize such events and the appropriate method of reporting and to take appropriate actions to contain such agents to minimize health and economic consequences.

Members The group is comprised of State Environmental Health Specialists, State Agriculture Sanitarians, and Industry Security Specialists.

COMMENTS Type I – NIMS structured team that will provide direction and control for such incidents to minimize health and economic consequences and work to demonstrate removal of such agents to restore intrastate, interstate, and international trade. The Type I team will work to coordinate with all appropriate agencies to provide for Public Information in a one voice approach. Type II - ICS structured team that will respond to confirmed agent identification, credible threat or overt action to remove such agents from the food chain and to minimize the health and economic consequences of such events. Type III - Loosely knit team responsible for day to day surveillance of food safety in the production, wholesale, retail and service portion of the food chain to identify adulteration of the food supply both incidental or deliberate.


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TYPE I


Type IV – An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type III team. SOURCE Georgia Office of Homeland Security (GOHS)


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IINNCCII DDEENNTT MM AANNAAGGEEMM EENNTT // OOVVEERRHHEE AADD TTEE AAMMSS CATEGORY: Other KIND: Team Components and Capabilities: Variations may also be based on level and type of disaster experience. (i.e., local event experience vs. national event experience). MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Incident Commander

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Operations Section Chief

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Planning Section Chief

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Logistics Section Chief

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Finance/ Admin Section Chief

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Specialized Functions (i.e., HazMat, Insurance, etc.)

See Comments for

Metrics

Yes Optional Optional Optional

COMMENTS SOURCE FEMA/NIMS

FIRESCOPE, California Department of Emergency Services, 2001


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VVEETTEERRII NNAARRYY MM EEDDII CCAALL AASSSSIISS TTAANNCCEE TTEEAAMM ((VVMM AATT)) CATEGORY: Other KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


60 Personnel Plus Equipment (NOTE 1)

Deployment Readiness; Staffing; Training Status; Patient Treatment Capacity

Deploy to site within 24 hrs. of notification; Provide animal care, treatment, and shelter; Food and water testing; Basic epidemiologic capabilities (NOTE 2)

Some mix of capabilities less than Type I; Minimum of 60 personnel

An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type II Team

Shelters, Equipment, and Supplies

Logistics Status

Full complement Limited or none

COMMENTS Definition: Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMATs) are volunteer teams of veterinarians, technicians, and support personnel, usually from the same region, who have organized a response team under the guidance of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the NDMS, and whose personnel have specific training in responding to animal casualties and/or animal disease outbreaks during a disaster. NOTE 1: Usually includes a mix of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, support personnel, microbiologists, epidemiologists, and veterinary pathologists. NOTE 2: VMATs are usually mission tailored on an ad hoc basis, and usually deploy only with personnel and equipment specifically required for the current mission. All VMATs within NDMS are considered Type 1. Epidemiologic capabilities are limited.

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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EEMMEERRGGEENNCCYY MM EEDDII CCAALL TTRRAANNSS PPOORRTT TTAASS KK FFOORRCCEE CATEGORY: Emergency Medical Services KIND: Task Force MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Supervisor Must have own vehicle with communications capabilities—both en route and at scene—to all other units under their supervision

Can be deployed to cover 12-hour periods or 24-hour ops depending on number of ambulances needed at one time. Should be self-sufficient for 72 hours

Advanced Life Support: Minimum 2 staff (paramedic and EMT) transport per ambulance, meets or exceeds standards as addressed by EPA, OSHA, and NFP 471, 472, 473, and 29 CFR 1910, 120 ETA 3-11 to work in HazMat Level B and specific threat conditions; All immunized in accordance with CDC core adult immunizations and specific threat as appropriate

Advanced Life Support: Minimum 2 staff (paramedic and EMT) per ambulance, non-HazMat response

Basic Life Support: Minimum 2 staff (EMT and driver) per ambulance, meets or exceeds standards as addressed by EPA, OSHA, and NFP 471, 472, 473, and 29 CFR 1910, 120 ETA 3-11 to work in HazMat Level B and specific threat conditions; All immunized in accordance with CDC core adult immunizations and specific threat as appropriate

Basic Life Support: Minimum 2 personnel (1 EMT and 1 driver) per ambulance

An organized team with capabilities less than that of a Type IV Team.

Ambulances Emergency Medical Services team with equipment, supplies, and vehicle for patient transport (Type I-IV) and emergency medical care out of hospital

5 Type I Ambulances; Capable of transporting minimum of 10 litter patients total (2 per ambulance)

5 Type II Ambulances; Minimum capability of 10 litter patients

5 Type III Ambulances; Minimum capability of 10 litter patients

5 Type IV Ambulances; Minimum capability of 10 litter patients

Personnel ICS 100 and 200 Basic MCI Field Operations (8 hours) Strike Team Leader – Ambulance Course (8 hours); 1 year leadership experience in a related field

ICS 300 HazMat FRO Course WMD Awareness Course 3 years of EMS experience

Supplies Go-Pack


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EEMMEERRGGEENNCCYY MM EEDDII CCAALL TTRRAANNSS PPOORRTT TTAASS KK FFOORRCCEE CATEGORY: Emergency Medical Services KIND: Task Force MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Equipment and supplies to meet minimum scope of practice (ALS or BLS) Equipment and supplies to meet minimum requirements of State agency that provides regulation

COMMENTS An Ambulance Strike Team is a group of five ambulances of the same type with common communications and a leader. It provides an operational grouping of ambulances complete with supervisory element for organization command and control. The strike teams may be all ALS or all BLS. Support elements needed include fuel, security, resupply of medical supplies, and support for a minimum of 11 personnel (if 2 crew per ambulance) or 16 (if 3 crew per ambulance). Temperature control support may be required for medical supplies in some environments. Vehicle maintenance support required.

SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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FFII RREE SSUUPPPPRREESS SSII OONN TTAASS KK FFOORRCCEE CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Task Force MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Engine, Fire 5 5 5 5 (See Engine for details) STL 1 1 1 1 Strike Team Task Force

Leader Pers (Engine)

4 3 3 3 Staffing on each Engine

Pers (Total) 21 16 16 16 COMMENTS Strike Team defined as like number of resources, with common communications, and a leader. Engine Strike Team Typing is based on individual Engine Typing. SOURCE FEMA/NIMS


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JJOOII NNTT DDRRUUGG TTAASS KK FFOORRCCEE CATEGORY: Law Enforcement KIND: Task Force MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Personnel Minimum 24 sworn officers 18 sworn officers 12 sworn officers 6 sworn officers Less than that of a Type IV Task Force

Jurisdiction Multi-jurisdictional (must include local and state)

Multi-jurisdictional (must include local and state)

Multi-jurisdictional (must include local and state)

Multi-jurisdictional

Training Team members have received formal training on drug identification, manufacturing, and trafficking.

Team members have received formal training on drug identification, manufacturing, and trafficking.



COMMENTS Examples of Joint Drug Task Forces

§ High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) – DEA § Mobile Enforcement Teams (MET) – DEA § Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Forces – GBI § State Drug Task Force – GBI § High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force – GBI § Governor’s Task Force on Drug Suppression – State of Georgia § State and/or locally led collaborations

SOURCE Georgia Bureau of Investigation Johnson, Maples, & Associates, Inc.


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WWII LLDDLL AANNDD FFII RREE SSUUPPPPRREESS SSII OONN TTAASS KK FFOORRCCEE CATEGORY: Fire/Rescue KIND: Task Force MINIMUM CAPABILITIES : Component Metric


Fireline Capability

Initial attack/can be broken up into squads, fireline construction, complex firing operations (backfire)

Initial attack/can be broken up into squads, fireline construction, firing to include burnout

Initial attack, fireline construction, firing to include burnout

Fireline construction, fireline improvement, mop-up and rehab

Crew Size 18-20 18-20 18-20 18-20 Leadership Qualifications

Permanent Supervision Superintendent: TFLD, ICT4 Asst Supt: STCR, ICT4, 3 Squad Bosses: CRWB(T), ICT5

CRWB and 3 ICT5 CRWB and 3 FFT1 CRWB and 3 FFT1

Experience 80% 1 season or more 60% 1 season or more 40% 1 season or more 20% 1 season or more Full-Time Organized Crew

Yes No No No

COMMENTS Crews need to be listed as Type I, Type II with Initial Attack Capability, Type II, Type III. SOURCE FEMA/NIMS