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Oregon Urban Search and Rescue
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| Program Overview |
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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 Task Force 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). OR-TF1 may be included in the mobilization of a State Regional Hazardous Materials Reponse Team, or the State Fire Marshal's Incident Management Team.
Brochure
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| Mutual Aid Participants |
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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
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| Training |
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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:
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Heavy equipment and rigging specialists
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Medical specialists
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Structural specialists
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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.
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| General Requirements |
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Members of the Oregon Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (OR-TF1) must meet the following general requirements:
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Must be physically fit as governed by the sponsoring organization.
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When on assigned rotation able to mobilize within 30 minutes of request and be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.
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Must be capable of improvising and functioning for long hours under adverse conditions.
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Must be able to function safely at heights and on or around rubble.
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Must be aware of the signs, symptoms, and corrective measures of critical incident stress syndrome.
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Must understand and adhere to safe working practices and procedures as required in the urban disaster environment.
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Must have a working knowledge of the Oregon US&R response systems and organizational structures, operating procedures, safe practices terminology, Task Force equipment, and communications protocols.
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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 Responseor equivalent.
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Must understand the needs of and provide support to their counterparts with the Task Force operations, techniques, and application of tools and equipment.
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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.
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| Meeting Minutes |
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Meeting Minutes
2012
January 11, 2012
2011
January 25, 2011
March 22, 2011
May 24, 2011
July 26, 2011
September 27, 2011
November 22, 2011
2010
January 26, 2010
February 23, 2010
March 23, 2010
April 27, 2010
May 25, 2010
June 2010 - No Meeting
July 27, 2010
August 24, 2010
September, October, November 2010 - No Meeting
December 28, 2010
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| Standard Operating Guidelines |
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These are the Standard Operating Guidelines for Oregon's Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. These guidelines provide guidance to achieve the objectives of OR-TF1.
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist the Task Force in providing safe, effective, and efficient search and rescue during statewide mobilizations. They are, however, just that - standard operating guidelines. Within the structure of these guidelines, US&R Task Force members must exercise common sense and professional judgement to achieve safe, effective and efficient operations.
SOG-E-0005 Social Media
SOG-TF-0002 Reimbursement
SOG-TF-0003 Purchasing
SOG-TF-0006 Cache Trailers
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