LA TF-1 POSITION DESCRIPTIONS;
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
The Task Force shall maintain the following documents on all members;
· Application form
· Employee Data Sheet
· Respirator Fit Test document
· Employer Release Form
· Medical Clearance for USAR Operations Form
· Medical History
GENERAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
All Task Force members shall be trained in the following;
· USAR Operations Orientation
· Hazardous Materials to the Awareness level
· Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
· Respiratory Protection per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(k)
· Office of Domestic Preparedness AWR 160
· Blood borne pathogens
· USAR GPS Awareness level
POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
TASK FORCE LEADER
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Task Force Leader is responsible for;
· Developing and implementing the Task Force Incident Action Plan
· Coordinating, managing, and supervising all Task Force activities
· Supervising the Search/Rescue Manager, Plans Manager, and Logistics Manager
· Ensuring the development of all Task Force organizational and logistical needs
· Receiving briefings and ensuring that all Task Force personnel are kept informed of mission objectives and status changes
· Providing regular reports to the Incident Commander
· Adhering to all safety procedures
· Managing all demobilization and return to readiness issues
· Performing additional tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Task Force Leader must be certified in;
· USAR Task Force Leader course
· Structural Collapse to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Rope rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Confined Space rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Trench rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Incident Command System and NIMS courses IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
· Incident Command System and NIMS courses IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
· EMT-Paramedic per the National Registry of EMTs
· Hazmat Technician per NFPA 472
MEDICAL TEAM MANAGER
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Medical Team Manager is responsible for;
· Developing and implementing the medical component of the Task Force Incident Action Plan
· Directly supervising the Medical Specialists
· Assisting in the development of Task Force safety procedures
· Coordinating, managing, and supervising all Task Force medical activities
· Determining the Task Force medical organizational and logistical needs
· Ensuring that all medical personnel are kept informed of status changes
· Providing reports to the Task Force Leader
· Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Medical Team Manager must be;
· A licensed Emergency Room Physician
OR
· A licensed Physician certified in ATLS, ACLS, and PALS
· Certified in Structural Collapse rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Certified in Rope rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Certified in Confined Space rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Certified in Trench rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Certified in Incident Command and NIMS courses IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
· USAR Medical Team Training course
· Canine Emergency Medical Care course
· WMD Considerations For Medical Teams course
PLANNING TEAM MANAGER
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Planning Manager is responsible for;
· Developing and implementing the planning components of the Task Force Incident Action Plan
· Coordinating, managing, and supervising all Task Force planning activities
· Adhering to all safety procedures
· Determining the planning component organizational and logistics needs
· Ensuring that all planning personnel are kept informed of status changes
· Providing the Task Force Leader with situation reports
· Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Planning Manager must be certified in;
· USAR or ICS Planning Team course
· Structural Collapse rescue to the Technician level per NFPA 1006
· Rope rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Confined Space rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Trench rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Incident Command and NIMS courses IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
LOGISTICS TEAM MANAGER
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Logistics Team Manager is responsible for;
· Coordinating, managing, and supervising all Task Force logistical activities
· Ensuring that all assigned personnel are kept informed of status changes
· Maintaining accurate and timely records and reports
· Ensuring accountability, maintenance, and repairs for all Task Force equipment
· Management of Task Force transportation fleet
· Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations
· Performing additional tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Logistics Team Manager will be certified in;
· USAR or ICS Logistics Manager course
· Structural Collapse rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Rope rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Confined Space rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Trench rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Incident Command and NIMS courses IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
· Ordering Manager course (J-252)
· Receiving and Distributing Manager course (J-253)
· Equipment Manager course (J-255)
· Security Manager course (J-259)
· Facility Unit Leader course (S-354)
· Food Unit Leader course (S-357)
· Retain status as certifying official for transportation requirements and regulations- air and ground IATA, Title 49 CFR, AFMAN 24-204
SEARCH/RESCUE MANAGER
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Search/Rescue Manager is responsible for;
· Managing and coordinating all Task Force operational functions
· Assisting in development and implementation of the Task Force Incident Action Plan
· Coordinating, managing, and supervising all functioning Task Force groups involved in search and rescue operations
· Providing a Rapid Intervention Plan for all search and rescue operations
· Adhering to all safety procedures
· Determining all search and rescue organizational and logistical needs
· Ensuring that all search and rescue personnel are kept informed of mission objectives and status changes
· Providing the Task Force Leader with sitreps and maintaining records
· Ensuring accountability of all issued equipment
· Performing additional tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Search/Rescue Manager will be certified in;
· Rope rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Confined Space rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Trench rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Structural Collapse rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Surface Water rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Emergency Medical Technician to the Basic level per the National Registry of EMTs
· Hazmat Technician per NFPA 472
· Incident Command System and NIMS courses IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
In addition, the Search/Rescue Manager will have been deployed at least one time as a Search/Rescue Team Leader
SEARCH/RESCUE TEAM LEADER
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Rescue Team Leader is responsible for;
· Determining tactical, organizational and logistical needs
· Coordinating, managing, and supervising all functional groups involved in search and rescue activities
· Determining search and rescue organizational and logistical needs
· Receiving briefings and situation reports and ensuring that all search and rescue personnel are kept informed of mission objectives and status changes
· Providing situation updates and maintaining records and reports
· Ensuring accountability and maintenances for all issued equipment
· Ensuring accountability for all assigned personnel
· Providing a mission specific Rapid Intervention Plan including personnel and equipment needs
· Performing additional tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Search/Rescue Team Leader will be certified in;
· Rope rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Confined Space rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Trench rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Structural Collapse rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Surface Water rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Incident Command and NIMS courses IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
In addition, the Search/Rescue Team Leader shall have been deployed at least one as a Rescue Specialist or Technical Search Specialist
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
· USAR Planning and Management course
RESCUE SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Rescue Specialist is responsible for;
· Implementing technical skills and operating equipment necessary for completing the rescue portion of the incident action plan
· Performing rescue operations and providing periodic progress reports as needed as acting Rescue Squad Officer
· Operation and routine field maintenance of rescue tools and equipment
· Adhering to all safety procedures
· Maintaining accountability for all assigned equipment
· Evaluating and modifying rescue tactics as needed
· Performing additional tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Rescue Specialist must be certified in;
· Rope rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Confined Space rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Trench rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Structural Collapse rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Surface Water rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Incident Command and NIMS courses IS 100, 200, 700, and 800
· First Responder in accordance with LABEMS standards
CANINE SEARCH SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Canine Search Specialist is responsible for;
· Searching structures as assigned, using appropriate canine search equipment and techniques
· Documenting locations of alerts
· Triaging the status of victims for rescue
· Adhering to all safety procedures
· Accounting for all issued equipment
· Cooperating with and assisting other search and rescue resources
· Performing additional tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Canine Search Specialist will be certified in;
· Rope rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Confined Space rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Trench rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Structural Collapse rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Incident Command and NIMS courses IS 100, 200, 700, and 800
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
· USAR Canine Search Specialist
· Canine Emergency Field Care
TECHNICAL SEARCH SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Technical Search Specialist is responsible for;
· Searching structures as assigned, using appropriate technical search equipment and techniques
· Documenting locations of alerts
· Triaging the status of victims for rescue
· Adhering to all safety procedures
· Accounting for all issued equipment
· Cooperating with and assisting other search and rescue resources
· Performing additional tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Technical Search Specialist will be certified in;
· USAR Technical Search Specialist
· Rope rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Confined Space rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Trench rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Structural Collapse rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· Incident Command and NIMS courses IS 100, 200, 700, and 800
MEDICAL SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Medical Specialist is responsible for;
· The general health considerations of and delivery of medical care to Task Force members, victims, and search dogs during Task Force operations
· Implementing the medical action plans specified by the Medical Team Manager
· Adhering to all safety procedures
· Accounting for all issued equipment
· Performing additional tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Medical Specialist will be certified;
· As an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic per the National Registry of EMTs
OR
· As a Licensed Physician’s Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Registered Nurse Practitioner
· In BTLS, ACLS, and PALS
· In Rope rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· In Confined Space rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· In Trench rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· In Structural Collapse rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· In the Incident Command and NIMS courses IS 100,200, 700, and 800
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
· USAR Medical Specialist
· Canine Emergency Medicine
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Hazardous Materials Specialist is responsible for;
· Providing an initial and ongoing survey for the presence of hazardous materials during Task Force operations
· The detection and identification of hazardous materials present in the Task Force operations area
· Directing the decontamination of any Task Force member or victim
· Performing mitigation operations
· Providing assistance and information to medical personnel regarding chemical exposure and injuries
· Documenting all related information
· Adhering to all safety procedures
· Performing additional tasks as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Hazardous Materials Specialist will be certified as;
· A Hazardous Materials Technician per NFPA 472
· Rope rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Confined Space rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Trench rescue to the Awareness level per NFPA 1670
· Structural Collapse rescue to the Technician II level per NFPA 1006
· EMT-Basic per the National Registry of EMTs
· WMD Specialist
· Incident Command and NIMS courses IS 100,200, 700, and 800
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
· WMD for radiological/nuclear weapons for hazmat technicians (PER 241)
· WMD Hazmat Technician (PER 261)
· Hazmat CONOP
HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND RIGGING SPECIALIST
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist is responsible for;
· Ensuring the safety of task force members by assessing the hazards at disaster sites pertaining to the operations of cranes and other heavy equipment
· Assessing the need for and capabilities of various types of construction-related equipment to assist task force personnel in USAR activities
· Assessing the disaster site for safe and efficient location of cranes and other heavy equipment
· Preplanning the site for and assisting with positioning and the set-up of cranes and other heavy equipment
· Identifying various rigging techniques to assist in the rescue of victims or stabilization of collapsed buildings including the development of rigging plans and procedures