1. Florida Association for Search and Rescue

2. Task Force Assignment Develop criteria for each kind and type of resource. Develop a statewide resource/asset list for each kind and type of resource. Develop deployment plans.

3. SAR Assets Considered Canine (Air Scent and Tracking/Trailing) Water Cadaver Structure Disaster – Urban Search and Rescue Equine (Mounted SAR)

4. SAR Assets Considered Tracking (visual) Vehicle-based (ATV and 4X4) Water SAR Technical Rescue Air Operations

5. Establishing Operations Zones SAR is an area-specific specialty. Type of area to be search dictates the kind and type of resource to be utilized. Considering Operations Zones that might be affected can help with determining the kind, type and number of resources that might be pre-deployed or alerted for deployment.

6. Zone “A” – Impact Area Generally areas with high-density population and buildings of light, medium and heavy (reinforced) construction

7. Zone A

8. Zone “B” – Interface Area Generally the rural interface and intermix. Single family residential areas with light and medium density buildings.

9. Zone B

10. Zone “C” – Inland Area Generally sparsely populate rural areas with residential structures (mobile homes and light buildings)

11. Zone C

12. Single Resource “The minimum number of personnel and equipment that can be assigned to a task”

13. Zone “A” Deployment US & R Teams and Task Forces “Short” Teams US & R qualified Canine and Handler with a support person who is capable of handling the Canine Assigned to US & R Teams that request Canine resources

14. Zone “B” and “C” Deployment Canine Canine Handler Support person capable of handling the Canine Communicator/Navigator Leader

15. The SAR “Tool Box” US & R deployed to operations involving Light structures with moderate to heavy damage Medium structures with obvious damage Heavy (reinforced) structures with obvious damage

16. Regional US&R Typing Chart Resource Radio Designation Component Type I Full Task Force Type II intermediate Task force Type III Heavy Technical Rescue Team Type IV Light Technical Rescue Team 2 USAR Team USAR (Phonetic ) Equipment Personal Transportation 1 6232226 Maximum Time to Wheels Turning < 6 Hours< 4 Hours< 3 Hours< 1 Hour Functions Per FEMA Guidelines See Annex F Construction type Heavy reinforced concrete/ steel Reinforced/un- reinforced concrete, concrete tilt up, and heavy timber Surface Rescue Non-Structural Entrapment in Non- collapsed Structures

17. Type IV Light Team Rescue Officer (2) Rescue Technician (4)

18. Type III Heavy Technical Rescue Team Task Force Leader Rescue Team Manager Rescue Officer Rescue Specialist (4) Medical Specialist Tech Search Specialist Canine Search Specialist Rescue Officer Rescue Specialist (4) Medical Specialist Tech Search Specialist Canine Search Specialist Logistics Specialist (2) Safety Officer

19. Type II Intermediate US&R Team Leader Search Manager Canine (2) Tech (2) Rescue Manager Officer (2) Specialist (10) Heavy Rigging Planning Manager Tech Info HazMat Logistics Manager Specialist Communications Structure Medical Manager Specialist (2)

20. Type I Intermediate US&R Team Leader Search Manager Canine (2) Tech (2) Rescue Manager Officer (2) Specialist (10) Heavy Rigging Planning Manager Tech Info HazMat Logistics Manager Specialist Communications Structure Medical Manager Specialist (2)

21. Wilderness SAR Resource ResourceComponentsType (Indicated by the Resource) SAR Unit5 ElementsCrew Leader Communications/ Navigator Support Operator

22. SAR Typing Chart SAR Technician CriteriaType IType IIType III Incident Command SystemsI-300I-200 Demonstrated proficiency by certification level: ASTM F 1633-97, 1846-98, and 1933-99 NASAR SAR Tech I With Pack NASAR SAR Tech II With pack N/A SAR Canine Resource Incident Command SystemsI-300I-200 Wilderness Zone C Area search < 140 acresNASAR Area Search > 140 acresNASAR Trailing with trail < 12 hoursNASAR Trailing with trail > 12 hoursNASAR Interface Zone B Collapse < 2,500 sq ftFEMA NASAR Collapse 2,500 to 5,000 sq ftFEMA Urban Zone A Collapse 2,500 to 5,000 sq ftFEMA Collapse > 5,000 sq ftFEMA

23. Surface Water Rescue Typing Chart Resource Radio Call Components Minimum Components Type I Technician Type II Operations Type IIIType IV Surf Rescue Team Surf Rescue Equipment Personnel 88N/A Moving Water Rescue Team Water Rescue Equipment Personnel 88N/A

24. Performance Competencies NFPA 1670 – Standards of Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents NFPA 1006 – Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications NFPA 1500 – Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program

25. Performance Competencies FEMA US&R Response System Marking System for Building Search and Victim Location ASTM F 1584-95 – FEMA Marking System ASTM F 1633-97 – Standard Guide for Techniques in Land SAR

26. Performance Competencies ASTM F 1846-98 – Standard Practice for Symbols and Markings for Use With Land SAR Maps ASTM F 1847-98 – Standard Guide for Demonstrating Minimum Skills of SAR Dog Handlers ASTM F 1848-98 – Standard Classification for SAR Dog Crew/Teams

27. Performance Competencies ASTM 1879-98 – Guide for Demonstrating Obedience and Agility in SAR Dogs ASTM F 1933-99 – Standard Classification of Human SAR Resources California Office of Emergency Services (OES) – Urban Search and Rescue Operational System Description

28. Credentialing Position Task Book completed for each Kind and Type – US&R and Wilderness SAR PTB validated by the FASAR Regional Coordinator “Blue Card” issued by the SFMO

29. Deploying Resources FASAR Regional Coordinators have been designated to assist SERP Regional Coordinators with identifying needs and deploying Resources.