SUBJECT: Response Equipment Procedure
for the
Region 3 Rescue Squad
Member

Content:

  1. Format Checklists- Equipment and Supplies……..……………….…4-10
  1. Equipment Duffle...…………………………………………….……….4
  1. Vest / H Gear Pack

2. Personal First Aid kit

B. Garment Bag………………………………………………………….....9

1.Toiletries Kit

  1. Briefcase / Nap Sack Items...... ….10
  1. Instructions
  1. Review personal equipment and supplies.
  1. Complete each checklist.
  1. Submit a copy of the completed checklists .
  1. If equipment or supplies are available through the Region 3 Rescue Squad, it will be issued to Squad members as needed. All equipment and supplies issued remain the property of the Region 3 Rescue Squad and must be returned upon separation from the Squad. Equipment and supplies issued by the Region 3 Rescue Squad shall only be used during Squad deployments and training.
  1. Region 3 Rescue Squad members shall respond to all deployments with at least the items listed in this standard operating procedure. If a team member wishes to include additional items in their response kit, they may do so only after approval from the Squad Chief Officer.
  1. Repair or replacement of any damaged, lost, or stolen equipment is the responsibility of the Squad member.
  1. All Squad Units shall have issued to them or shall purchase as required a: Equipment Duffle, Briefcase / Nap Sack, Garment bag, and .
  1. All Equipment is to be marked with Unit name as to identify it solely to the owner. Sharpies of Grey and Black to be used. All clothing should also be marked discreetly so as to also identify it when we do laundry. See Uniform SOG
  1. Total amount of bags for travel should be 3. Equipment Duffle, Garment Bag, and Briefcase.
  1. Equipment and Supply Summary- Region #3 Rescue Squad members shall respond to all deployments and search and rescue incidents with the minimum equipment listed in the following checklists:
  1. Equipment Duffle – Contains supplies for immediate use during search operation. Items will be carried to all deployments including training

1- Gear Duffle (Wal-Mart Sku# 020968325878 $24.97)
2- Pair of Socks
1- Webb Gear Pack Rig (See A1 )
1- Sleeping Bag in compression bag
1- Folding Chair with Backpack Bag, Blue in Color
1- Box of Zip Lock Quart Freezer Bags (Wal-Mart SKU#)
1- Walking Stick (Wal-Mart SKU# 049833670677)
1 head lamp with extra Batteries
1 Set of Knee pads
1 Bath Towel
3 1 Quart freezer Bag
1- Luggage Name Tag w/ Photo Issue
1- Pair of PPE Goggles
1- TSAR Helmet Squad Issue

* Note: Helmet needs stickers on under side.

1. Webb Gear/Fanny Pack

1- Fanny Pack (Army- Navy) A$15.00
1- Webb H Belt (Army- Navy) A$8.00
1- Set of Webb Suspenders (Army- Navy) A$16.00
1- Canteen (with water- full) (Army Navy) A$6.00
6-8 Alice Clips (Army – Navy) A$6.00
1- Optional Vest replaces All above A$29.00
1- Pocket Mask
1 - Personal First Aid Kit (See A2)
3 – Pair of Medical Exam Gloves ISSUE
1- Folding Knife or “Multi-tool” (Leatherman ) (Wal-Mart SKU# ) A$15.00
1- Bottle Of Potable Aqua Tablets (Wal-Mart SKU#) Apoxm. $4.99
SMALL FLASHLIGHT AND EXTRA BATTERIES
2- Spare Flashlight Batteries A$4.00
1- Spare Flashlight Bulb A$4.00
1- 8’ Escape Rope and Purist 8mm ISSUE
1- Piece of Webbing nylon 1-1 ½ “ x 10’ ISSUE
1- Emergency Blanket (Wal-Mart Sku# 825124000015 $1.96)
1- Whistle (Wal-Mart SKU# )
1- Compass Lens Matic (Wal-Mart Sku# 605388334763 $4.97))
2- Chemical Light Sticks (Wal-Mart SKU# )
1- Mini Roll Toilet Paper (Walmart Sku# 083725332007 $1.74)
1- Insect Repellent A$8.00
1- Hand Towel White (Sweat Towel) Wal-Mart SKU# ) A$ 4.00
1- Pair of Leather Gloves
1- Pair of Ear Plugs ISSUE
1- Pair of Safety Glasses Issue
6 - Asst. Wire Ties A$.29
48 Inches Duck Tape FLAT. (Illustrated at training)
2 - Trash Bag (approx. 33 gallon) Issue
2- Filter Masks Issue
1 SEWING KIT WITH MEASURING TAPE
10 - Spring Clamp Markers (Hardware Store) A$5.00
WATER SUPPLY AT LEAST 32 OZ
Nylon Parachute cord (Army – Navy) A$. 3.00
2 - Quart zip lock Bags A$2.50
1- Poncho (Sterns Wal-Mart SKU# 44411140272) Royal or Navy blue Only!) A$ 8.99
1- Carabineer aluminum 4 ½ “ screw lock
1 BLACK/NAVY WATCH CAP

2. Personal First Aid Kit

1 - Pair EMS Shears Issue
4 – Pair of Medical Exam Gloves Issue
1 - Pair Tweezers A$.89
1 SNAKE BITE KIT
5 - 4"x4" Dressing pads (nonstick) Wal-Mart SKU# )
1 - 1" Waterproof Roll Tape Issue
1 - Roll Stretch Wrap Issue
1 - Moleskin (Wal-Mart SKU#)
1 CPR Mask
1 - Snake Bite Kit (Wal-Mart SKU# 05638917925 $2.96)
1 - Sm Bottle Hand Sanitizer
1 pack of individual super glue

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