Post on 13-Jan-2016
North Carolina Emergency Management
NC Search & Rescue NC Search & Rescue
Basics of:
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Day to Day vs. Disaster Operations Local Missions Disaster Missions
Overview of Resources SAR TrainingHow to become State Deployable
Introduction to SAR Introduction to SAR ResourcesResources
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Daily Ops Contact SEOC / Area Coordinator EM-43 submission NCEOC/SAR Coordinator can
provide contact info or make contact on behalf of AHJ
Advise / Request early Note response/demobilization in
EM43
Local Resource RequestsLocal Resource Requests
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•D-5d notification from NCEM that pre-deployment is being considered
•D-72h request for availability status
•D-48h deployment notification
•D-24h report, d-12h on station
Disaster Operations
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• SAR resources need to be pre-deployed whenever possible.
• Regional Coordination Centers (RCC’s) will coordinate ordering and pre-deployment with Counties/NCEOC.
• Once assigned RCC’s can move resources as needed. Request still needs to be logged.
Ordering via WebEOC – Disaster Ordering via WebEOC – Disaster OpsOps
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Requesting State Resources –Requesting State Resources –The Five W’sThe Five W’sWHAT is needed (mission)
WHO is the resource for
WHEN is it needed
WHERE to deliver
WHY is it needed (justification/mission)
Requests that answer the 5 W’s can be filled without delay
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• State SAR resources on station 24 hours prior to Tropical Storm conditions.
• Resources will provide manifest upon arrival.
• Resource works for you• Can provide Incident Support Team (IST)
to help integrate resource into command system
Resource Notification-DisasterResource Notification-Disaster
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Entirely Local Resources - typed to NIMS standards 7 Urban Search & Rescue Taskforces 30+ Swiftwater Teams 25+ Land SAR Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team
Up to 6 UH-60, 1 Bell 407, & 2 UH-72 Mountain Search & Rescue
SAR in remote areas and in Snow / Ice
Resource OverviewResource Overview
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Hyde
Pitt
Carteret
Wake
PenderBladen
Bertie
Duplin
Onslow
Wilkes
Moore
Beaufort
Craven
Union
Halifax
Robeson
Nash
Sampson
Brunswick
Surry
IredellTyrrell
Columbus
Swain
Burke
Johnston
Ashe
Harnett
Anson
Wayne
Randolph
Guilford
Chatham
Jones
Macon
Hoke
Rowan
Martin
Lee
Pamlico
Stokes
StanlyLenoir
Warren
Buncombe
Franklin
Davidson
Granville
Gates
Haywood
Jackson
Person
Currituck
Caldwell
Orange
Caswell
Wilson
Forsyth
Cumberland
Polk
Madison
Rutherford
Gaston
Clay
Yadkin
Cherokee
Catawba
Davie
Cleveland
Richmond
McDowell
RockinghamHertford
Alamance
Vance
Yancey Edgecombe
Avery
Mecklenburg
Northampton
Lincoln
Montgomery
CabarrusGraham
Durham
Camden
Greene
Scotland
Watauga
Washington
Henderson
Transylvania
Chowan
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Perquimans
Alexander
New Hanover
Alleghany
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NC-USAR-TF2- Buncombe CountyNC-USAR-TF2- Buncombe CountyNC-USAR-TF3- Charlotte Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF3- Charlotte Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF6- Greensboro Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF6- Greensboro Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF8- Raleigh Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF8- Raleigh Fire Department(Durham, Chapel Hill Fire Departments)(Durham, Chapel Hill Fire Departments)NC-USAR-TF9- Lumberton Emergency Rescue UnitNC-USAR-TF9- Lumberton Emergency Rescue Unit(Fayetteville Fire Department)(Fayetteville Fire Department)NC-USAR-TF10- Greenville Fire Rescue DepartmentNC-USAR-TF10- Greenville Fire Rescue Department(New Bern Fire Department) (New Bern Fire Department) NC-USAR-TF11- New Hanover CountyNC-USAR-TF11- New Hanover County(Wilmington Fire Department)(Wilmington Fire Department)
TYPE I USAR TEAM
TYPE II USAR TEAM
NC USAR Team LocationsNC USAR Team Locations
*(Participating/partner agencies)*(Participating/partner agencies)
*Colored Areas on Map reflect Primary *Colored Areas on Map reflect Primary Response DistrictResponse District 22
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Teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, light to heavy, swiftwater rescue and land search capability.
Fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days.
Team is capable of 12 hour operations and will respond with 33 personnel.
Two Type II teams can be combined for a Type I response.
Typing-USAR/Structural CollapseTyping-USAR/Structural CollapseType II
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Task Force Leader (1)
Search Team Manager (1)
Rescue Team Manager (1)
Hazardous Materials Team
Manager (1)
Rescue Squad #1 (6)
Medical Team Manager (1)
Safety Officer (1)
Medical Specialist (2)
Hazardous Materials
Specialist (4)
Logistics Team Manager (1)
Plans Team Manager (1)
Rescue Squad #2 (6)
Canine Search Specialist (1)
(Optional)
Canine Search Specialist (1)
(Optional)
Technical Search Specialist (1)
Heavy Equipment and
Rigging Specialist (1)
Logistics Specialist (2)
Communications Specialist (1)
Structures Specialist (1)
Technical Information
Specialist (1)
NC USAR Type II Task Force
(33 personnel)
* Taskforce deployment may include an additional 5 personnel in supporting functions for deployment ** Mission specific conditions may dictate adjustments in taskforce personnel to fit mission requirements *** Optional Positions not included in task force numbers
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Teams are equivalent to a FEMA Type I USAR Task Force.
Teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, swiftwaterrescue and land search capability.
Fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. Team is capable of 24 hour operations and will
respond with at least 66 personnel.
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Type I
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Task Force Leader (2)
Search Team Manager (2)
Rescue Team Manager (2)
Hazardous Materials Team
Manager (2)
Rescue Squad #1 (6)
Medical Team Manager (2)
Safety Officer (2)
Medical Specialist (2)
Medical Specialist (2)
Hazardous Materials
Specialist (4)
Hazardous Materials
Specialist (4)
Logistics Team Manager (2)
Plans Team Manager (2)
Rescue Squad #2 (6)
Rescue Squad #3 (6)
Rescue Squad #4 (6)
Canine Search Specialist (2)
(Optional)
Canine Search Specialist (2)
(Optional)
Technical Search
Specialist (2)
Heavy Equipment and
Rigging (2) (2)Specialist (2)
Logistics Specialist (4)
Communications Specialist (2)
Structures Specialist (2)
Technical Information
Specialist (2)
NC USAR Type I Task Force
(66 personnel)
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Concrete or very large areas = Type I/II
Stick built/light frame construction = ANY
K9(s) – in development Multipurpose SAR resource
USAR/SCT Resource UtilizationUSAR/SCT Resource Utilization
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NC-HARTNC-HART
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Rescue HoistRescue Hoist Short-Haul Rescue Short-Haul Rescue
Swiftwater RescueSwiftwater Rescue Mountain RescueMountain Rescue Bambi Bucket (Forest Fire Fighting)Bambi Bucket (Forest Fire Fighting) SlingloadSlingload
CapabilitiesCapabilities
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Heli-Basket Heli-Basket Three are assembled and ready for deployment Can hold fourteen persons during extreme emergencies Can hold 4500 lbs. of equipment, including Mule or Gator vehiclesUS&R Team members have been trained to work with them
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NC-HART Request ProcedureIf the criterion is met…
Request made to Local Emergency Management Coordinator (LEMC)
LEMC requests HART Mission through State EOC
1-800-858-0368 Mission vetted and assigned by:
NCEM Area Coordinator(s) State SAR Coordinator Air Boss & Flight Crews Division Duty Officer
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Swiftwater RescueSwiftwater Rescue• 30+ Swiftwater Teams • Typed I – IV • Typed I-II are simular, primary
difference is helicopter rescue assets • Type III is a single boat crew• Type IV is still water operations only
• Primarily due to boat type / training
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Type IV-Evacuation Teams (6 pax) Swiftwater awareness, stillwater operations Will encompass PWC’s, jon boats, air boats
Type III-Offensive Rescue Operations (6 pax) 1 boat crew, 6 persons, 1-EMTB
Type II-Offensive Rescue Operations (14 pax) 2 boat crews, team lead, 1medical (EMTP)
Type I-Offensive Rescue Operations (14 pax) 2 boat crews, team lead, 2 medical (EMTP) 4 helicopter rescue technicians
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Teams meet NFPA 1006 for personnel
NFPA 1670 for teamEquivalencies
OSFM Rescue 3 International
Swiftwater Training Swiftwater Training EquivalenciesEquivalencies
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• Typically co-located with NCNG High Clearance Vehicles
• Typically will have animal rescue embedded with swiftwater teams
• Will perform just-in-time training for NCNG• Most teams will require logistical support• If logistical support will not be available can
deploy with a USAR Task Force
Water Rescue Resource Water Rescue Resource UtilizationUtilization
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Wilderness – Mountain SARWilderness – Mountain SAR
• Five 8-10 person strike teams being developed in Western Branch
• Have snow / ice capability • Working to develop LEO component
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Changes Coming - NFPAChanges Coming - NFPA
NFPA is updating Technical Rescue Standards
- More animal rescue requirements- Light use is now called “technical”
- Now is inclusive of MRA Style Rigging
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Available SAR TrainingAvailable SAR Training
• Swiftwater Boat Operator• Must be a swiftwater technician
• Land Search• Search Management • Mountain / Wilderness • HART Awareness Training
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Available SAR TrainingAvailable SAR Training
Search Management - Inland SAR Planning (USCG)Urban Search & Rescue- Collapse Training (NASA)Wide Area Search- Wide Area Search Planning (TEEX)
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How to become state How to become state deployable?deployable?
Support local needs first, then:1.Work to State / Federal Typing2.Complete and return workbook to be
added to our callout list
North Carolina Emergency Management
www.NCDPS.gov Divisions > Emergency Management> Search & Rescue
Brian Barnes State SAR Coordinator
Office: 919-825-2255Mobile: 919-815-5596Email: Brian.barnes@ncdps.gov
InformationInformation
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Questions?Questions?
WildernessWilderness
SwiftwaterSwiftwater
UrbanUrban
HelicopterHelicopterMountainMountain