US&R Operational System Description ICS – US&R – 120 - 1

Table of Contents Introduction Unified Command ICS Modular Development Glossary of Terms Appendix A – Building Construction Appendix B – Levels of Operational Capabilities Appendix C – Levels of Training Appendix D – Equipment Lists Appendix E – US&R Resources Appendix F – Structure Hazards and Markings Appendix G – Search Marking

US&R Defined Incidents where specialized training and equipment are required to mitigate technical rescue operations in the safest and most efficient manner possible.

Earthquakes

Hurricanes

Tornadoes

Rain and Floods

Avalanches

Transportation Accidents

Terrorist Explosions

Accidental Explosions

Construction Failures

Trench and Land Slides

Confined Space Incidents

Swift Water Incidents

INITIAL RESPONSE

REINFORCED RESPONSE

MULTI GROUP/DIVISION RESPONSE OPERATIONS SECTION PLANNING SECTION MULTI GROUP/DIVISION RESPONSE

MULTI BRANCH RESPONSE OPERATIONS SECTION PLANNING SECTION LOGISTICS SECTION FINANCE/ADMIN SECTION

Glossary of Terms ICS –120- 1 Document Pages 8,9 Appendices A - G

Four Types of Construction Light-Frame Heavy Wall Heavy Floor Pre-Cast

Light-Frame Construction

Heavy Wall Construction

Heavy Floor Construction

Precast Concrete Construction

US&R Operational Levels Basic Light Medium Heavy

Basic Operational Level Minimum capability for safe and effective search and rescue operations at structural collapse incidents Surface rescue from non-collapse structures Minimum level of debris and building contents

Light Operational Level Minimum capability for safe and effective search and rescue operations involving the collapse or failure of light-framed construction buildings and the use of basic rope rescue techniques

Medium Operational Level Minimum capability for safe and effective search and rescue operations involving the collapse or failure of reinforced and unreinforced masonry, concrete tilt-up and heavy timber construction

Heavy Operational Level Minimum capability for safe and effective search and rescue operations involving the collapse or failure of reinforced concrete or steel frame structures and the use of confined space rescue techniques

US&R Training Basic Light Medium Heavy

Basic Level Minimum Training Size up conditions and acquire adequate US&R resources Incident command systems Construction types and failure characteristics Structure identification and search procedures Extrication and initial medical care from non-collapsed structures

Light Level Minimum Training All basic level requirements Hazard recognition, equipment use, techniques and procedures to: Locate: physical search, US&R dogs and devices Access: lift, shore and breach Extricate: treat, package and remove victims trapped inside or beneath debris from light frame construction structures and basic rope rescue situations

Search Ops

Lifting, Shoring, Breaching Ops

Victim Care Ops

Medium Level Minimum Training All light level training Hazard recognition, equipment use, techniques and procedures to: Locate: physical search, US&R dogs and devices Access: lift, shore and breach Extricate: treat, package and remove victims trapped inside or beneath debris from reinforced and unreinforced masonry, concrete tilt-up and heavy timber construction structures

Heavy Level Minimum Training All medium level requirements Hazard recognition, equipment use, techniques and procedures to: Locate: physical search, US&R dogs and devices Access: lift, shore and breach Extricate: treat, package and remove victims trapped inside or beneath debris from reinforced concrete or steel frame construction structures and confined space rescue situations

US&R Operation Levels - Minimum Equipment Basic Light Medium Heavy

Basic Level

Light Level

Medium Level

Heavy Level

Additional US&R Resources Technical Specialists US&R Dogs Structural Engineers Heavy Equipment FEMA US&R Task Forces

Technical Specialist

Search Dogs

Structural Engineering

Heavy Equipment

FEMA US&R Task Force

US&R Task Force Equipment

Structure/Hazards Markings 9/12/93 1310 hours HM - nat. gas SMA - E-1 Make a large (2’ x 2’) square box with orange spray paint on the outside of the main entrance to the structure. Put the date, time, hazardous material conditions, and team or company identifier outside the box on the right hand side. This information should be made with lumber crayon/ chalk.     Structure is accessible and safe for search and rescue operations. Damage is minor with little danger of further collapse. 9/12/93 1310 hours HM – none SMA – E-1

Structure/Hazards Markings Structure is significantly damaged. Some areas are relatively safe, but other areas may need shoring, bracing, or removal of falling and collapse hazards 9/12/93 1310 hours HM - nat. gas SMA - E-1     Structure is not safe for search or rescue operations. May be subject to sudden additional collapse. Remote search ops may proceed at significant risk. If rescue ops are undertaken, safe haven areas and rapid evacuation routes should be created. 9/12/93 1310 hours HM - nat. gas SMA - E-1         Arrow located next to a marking box indicates the direction to a safe entrance into the structure, should the marking box need to be made remote from the indicated entrance.

Search Markings ORANGE SPRAY PAINT Date and Time 1-23-90 Search Team         Search Markings HAZARDS 1-23-90 1420 hrs Date and Time Search Team Left The Structure SEARCH TEAM NAME RATS 2-LIVE 3-DEAD Total Victims Still Inside The Structure LUMBER CRAYON OR CHALK X = NO VICTIMS ORANGE SPRAY PAINT SMA T-1

(Identify Victims & Hazards)         Search Markings WHEN YOU ENTER WHEN YOU EXIT SINGLE SLASH STRUCTURE OR ROOM SECOND SLASH STRUCTURE OR ROOM (Identify Victims & Hazards)

Urban Search & Rescue Resources Always use the prefix US&R for Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) resources. Order Single Resource or Strike Team by Type (Capability – HEAVY, MEDIUM, LIGHT, or BASIC.) Type (Capability) Type 1 (Heavy) Type 2 (Medium) Type 3 (Light) Type 4 (Basic) Reinforced Concrete Steel Structures Confined Space Rescue Reinforced/Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Tilt Up Construction Heavy Timber Light Frame Construction Basic Rope Rescue Surface Rescue Non-Structural Entrapment in Non-Collapsed Structures RESOURCE RADIO COMPONENT TYPES 1 2 3 4 US&R Company USAR Company (phonetic) Equipment Personnel Transportation Heavy Inventory 6 * Medium Inventory Light Inventory Basic Inventory US&R Crew** USAR Crew (phonetic) Personnel Trained to Appropriate Level Supervision State/National US&R Task Force Pre-Assigned Two Letter State Task Force Designator And # Identifier (CA-TF5) Personnel Transportation US&R Task Forces are comprised of 62 persons specifically trained and equipped for large or complex urban search and rescue operations. The multi-disciplinary organization provides five functional elements that include command, search, rescue, medical and technical. *Requests should include vehicle capabilities when necessary (i.e, four wheel drive, off-road truck, engine). ** The agency/department sending an US&R Crew will identify the supervisor.

OES US&R Resources

OES US&R Resources

MINIMUM TASK CAPABILITIES Strike Team Types & Minimum Standards K I N D STRIKE TEAM TYPES NUMBER/ TYPE MINIMUM TASK CAPABILITIES STRIKE TEAM LEADER PER SINGLE RESOURCE TOTAL PERSONNEL U S & R C O M P A N Y AR 5 – Type 1 (Heavy) Vehicle(s) Equipped for Reinforced Concrete, Steel Structures, Confined Space Rescue 1 6 13 BR 5 – Type 2 (Medium) Vehicle(s) Equipped for Reinforced and Unreinforced Masonry, Tilt-Up Construction, Heavy Timber 4 9 CR 5 – Type 3 (Light) Vehicle(s) Equipped for Light Frame Construction and Basic Rope Rescue 3 16 DR 5 – Type 4 (Basic) Vehicle(s) Equipped for Surface Rescue and Non-Structural Entrapment in Noncollapsed Structure U S & R C R E W GR 3 – Type 1 Trained for Reinforced Concrete, Steel Structures, Confined Space Rescue 19 HR 3 – Type 2 Trained for Reinforced and Unreinforced Masonry, Tilt-Up Construction, Heavy Timber IR 3 – Type 3 Trained for Light Frame Construction and Basic Rope Rescue JR 3 – Type 4 Trained for Surface Rescue and Nonstructural Entrapment in Noncollapsed Structures