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Oregon State Police - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal

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Oregon Urban Search and Rescue

Program Overview

Applicable Statutes and Rules

Mutual Aid Participants

Operations Manual - Oregon Urban Search and Rescue

Forms for Oregon Urban Search and Rescue Teams

General Requirements

Governance Board


Program Overview

Causes of structural collapse vary from natural occurrences (i.e. earthquakes, wind, rain, wildfire, and floods) to construction accidents, natural gas explosions, structural decay, fire, transportation accidents, and terrorism. Structures can collapse for any reason at any location any time. The first twelve (12) hours of the incident are the most crucial for a successful rescue of trapped victims. Oregon's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) program provides highly specialized, technical rescue services to local jursidictions that are overwhelmed by natural or manmade disasters. Oregon Task Force 1 (OR-TF1) assists in structural collapse and technical rescue incidents statewide, at the request of the Governor. Covering multiple jurisdictions, the Team is organized geographically in north and south regional response teams. OR-TF1 is capable of providing full incident support, up to a Type I Collapse Search and Rescue (National Incident Management compliant). Oregon Task Force 1 may be included in mobilization of State Regional Hazardous Materials Reponse Team, or the State Fire Marshal's Incident Management Team. Brochure


Applicable Statutes and Rules

Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 476.520 and ORS 476.590


Mutual Aid Participants

The following agencies have entered into a mutual aid agreement with the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to serve in a statewide network of fully trained and equipped multi-disciplinary teams who provide timely technical disaster search and rescue services for the state of Oregon. Albany Fire Department Clackamas County Fire District #1 Corvallis Fire Department Department of Public Safety and Standards Eugene Fire and EMS Gresham Fire Department Hillsboro Fire Department Oregon Department of Transportation Oregon Emergency Management Oregon State Sherriff's Association Portland Fire and Rescue Salem Fire Department Springfield Fire Department Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue


Operations Manual - Oregon Urban Search and Rescue

The USAR Operations Manual provides an introduction, organization and mobilization plan for task force members. Table of Contents Introduction Mission Statement About Oregon Task Force 1 Authority to Respond Emergency Conflagration Act State of Emergency Interstate Emergency Assistance Oregon USAR Capabilities Organization Task Force Regional Map Position Descriptions Resource Types Organizational Chart Mobilization Response Levels Activation Procedures Assembly and Mobilization Point of Departure (POD) Locations Cache Transportation Operations Advance Team Response Succession of Command Delegation of Authority Rescue Work Equipment Cache Task Force Control Shelter Requirements Code of Conduct Logistics Cache Management Resource Tracking Property Liability Base of Operations Shutdown of Base Logistics Checklist Demobilization Demoblization Plan Equipment Check-In and Reloading Critical Incident Stress Management Post Incident Procedures Cache Inventory and Cleaning Assessment of Damage and Repairs Debriefing Administration and Program Maintenance Cache Inventory Maintenance Review Changes in Operations Training Requirements Reimbursements Deployment Material and Equipment Purchases Out-of-State Travel Rotation Calendar and Team Roster Restricted information - for questions contact the Office of State Fire Marshal Emergency Response Unit Program Support Appendices A: USAR Markings B: Equipment Cache Maintenance C: PPE Requirement D: Training Requirements E: Job Aid & Forms (see Forms section) F: Mutual Aid Agreement G: Acronyms & Abbreviations H: Reserved for future use I: OR-TF 1 Capabilities J: Vendor List K: Consolidated Equipment List L: Department Activation Flowchart M: OR-TF1 Activation Flowchart N: Base Camp Overview O: 37-Person Organization Chart P: Regional Map Q: Local Task Force Leader Activate Flowchart USAR Operations Manual (complete) 126 pages -Adobe PDF format (5.75MB)


Forms for Oregon Urban Search and Rescue Teams

State Fire Marshal Incident Assessment Task Force Leader Briefing Checklist Rescue Team Manager Checklist Convoy Contact Information Point of Departure (POD) Checklist USAR Team Tracking Search Team Manager Area Sketch and Triage Checklist ISO Safety Officer Checklist Logistics Manager Checklist Fire Department Resource List ICS 212 Incident Demobilization Vehicle Safety Inspection ICS 213 General Message - Blank Form


Training

All Team members must complete an 80-hour Structural Collapse Technician training course. This high-level training exceeds NFPA 1670 and 1006 Standards. The training is based on the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) course outline taught on the national level. The USAR team combines the use of specialized equipment and personnel including: Heavy equipment and rigging specialists Medical specialists Structural specialists Victim-locating devices One of the major initiatives of the task force is the training and support of its members. Meetings are continously held to discuss the formation of USAR training facilities at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) location in Salem, Oregon. The comprehensive training center will utilize appropriate props and training sites for simulating different types of disaster and collapse scenarios (i.e. confined space, varying building contruction types/materials). The team will use the facility to prepare and plan for technical rescues that may be required in the state. The training of Oregon Task Force 1 team members will be given the highest priority. General Application Form General applications to apply for a position are submitted directly to the Office of State Fire Marshal Emergency Response Unit Program Support. Team Certification Form Team position applications are submitted directly to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) with certificates of course completion. Hazardous Materials Responders request for Certification - Word or Adobe PDF


General Requirements

Members of the Oregon Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (OR-TF1) must meet the following general requirements: Must be physically fit as governed by the sponsoring organization. When on assigned rotation able to mobilize within 30 minutes of request and be self sufficient for at least 72 hours. Must be capable of improvising and functioning for long hours under adverse conditions. Must be able to function safely at heights and on or around rubble. Must be aware of the signs, symptoms, and corrective measures of critical incident stress syndrome. Must understand and adhere to safe working practices and procedures as required in the urban disaster environment. Must have a working knowledge of the Oregon US&R Response Systems and organizational structures, operating procedures, safety practices terminology, knowledge of all task force equipment, and communications protocols. Must have successfully completed, as a minimum, the First Responder Operations Level for Hazardous Materials per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response or equivalent. Must understand the needs of and provide support to their counterparts with the task force specific operations, techniques and application of tools and equipment. Must be current on annual training on Bloodborne Pathogens per 29 CFR 1910.1030 Standard on Bloodborne Pathogens (Oregon OSHA OAR 437, Division 2/Z) Toxic and Hazardous Substances.


Team Positions

Description of Positions Leader Task Force Leader Manager Logistics Manager Rescue Team Manager Search Team Manager Technician Medical Technician Rescue Technician Rigging Technician Search Technician Officer Rescue Company Offficer Safety Officer Search Company Officer Specialists Structural Specialist


Governance Board

Governance Board Members Meeting Minutes 2009 January 27 2009 February 24 2009 March 24 2009 April 28 2009 May 26 2009 June 23 2009 2008 January 10, 2008 January 22, 2008 February 26, 2008 March 25, 2008 April 2008 - no meeting May 13, 2008 June 24, 2008 July 21, 2008 August 26, 2008 September 17, 2008 October 28, 2008 November 25, 2008 December 23, 2008

Page updated: October 06, 2009

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