RESOURCE:       

Collapse Search and Rescue Team

CATEGORY:

Fire Chiefs’ Association

KIND:

Specialty Teams

Minimum Capabilities:

Type I

Type II

Type III

Type IV

Other

 (Component)

 (Metric)

Nomenclature

Specialty Teams

Personnel

Training and Certification

Trained to the HazMat Technician Level (NFPA 472); Comply with NFPA 1006 Technician Level requirements for their area of specialization or organization; Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670

Trained to the HazMat First Responder Operational Level (NFPA 472); Comply with organization Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670

Trained to the HazMat First Responder Operational Level (NFPA 472); Comply with organization Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670

Trained to HazMat First Responder Awareness Level (NFPA 472); Comply with organization Awareness Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670

Team Training

Trained for Heavy Floor Construction, Pre-cast Concrete Construction, Steel Frame Construction, High Angle Rope Rescue (including highline systems), Confined Space Rescue (permit required), and Mass Transportation Rescue

Trained for Heavy Wall Construction, High Angle Rope Rescue (not including highline systems), Confined Space (no permit required) and Trench and Excavation Rescue

Trained for Light Frame Construction and Low Angle Rope Rescue

Trained for Surface Rescue and Non-Structural Entrapment in Non-Collapsed Structures

Equipment

Technical Search Resources

Audible and optical search equipment to conduct technical search; Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Demolition hammers; Rotary hammers; Reciprocating saws; Hydraulic concrete breakers; Hydraulic vehicle rescue system; Hammer drill; Chain saw; Nail gun; Cutting torch; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Hoisting slings and shackles; Rope equipment (Kernmantal and lifeline rope, ascenders/descenders, pulleys, tripod hauling system, carabineers); Air blower; Fire extinguishers; Visual inspection devices; Listening devices(Seismic and acoustic); Hand held radios

Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Demolition hammers; Rotary hammers; Reciprocating saws; Hydraulic concrete breakers; Hydraulic vehicle rescue system; Hammer drill; Chain saw; Nail gun; Cutting torch; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Hoisting slings and shackles; Rope equipment (Kernmantal and lifeline rope, ascenders/descenders, pulleys, tripod hauling system, carabineers); Air blower; Fire extinguishers

Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Demolition hammers; Rotary hammers; Reciprocating saws; Hydraulic concrete breakers; Hydraulic vehicle rescue system; Hammer drill; Chain saw; Nail gun; Cutting torch; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Hoisting slings and shackles; Rope equipment (Kernmantal and lifeline rope, ascenders/descenders, pulleys, tripod hauling system, carabineers); Air blower; Fire extinguishers

Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Reciprocating saws; Chain saw; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Air blower; Fire extinguishers

Breathing Apparatus

Breathing apparatus; Self-contained (SCBA); Respiratory protection; Air bags

Air bags

Air bags

Medical Equipment

Medical aid equipment; Backboards; Stokes stretcher

Medical aid equipment; Backboards; Stokes stretcher

Medical aid equipment; Backboards; Stokes stretcher

Medical aid equipment; Backboards; Stokes stretcher

HazMat Equipment

HazMat monitoring equipment; Sampling detection kit, 4-gas meters; Rad monitoring; Decontamination equipment,
4-gas meter

HazMat monitoring equipment; Sampling detection kit, 4-gas meters; Rad monitoring; Decontamination equipment, 4-gas meter

4-gas meter

Capabilities

Certifications

Confined space permit

Safe and Effective Response Operation Incidents

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at incidents involving collapse or failure of heavy floor, pre-cast concrete, and steel frame construction

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at structural incidents involving the collapse of failure of heavy wall construction

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at structure collapse incidents involving the collapse or failure of light frame construction

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at incidents involving non-structural entrapments and minimal removal of debris and building contents

Specialty Search and Rescue Capabilities

Conduct High Angle Rope Rescue (including highline systems), Confined Space Rescue (permit required), and extraction of entrapped victims for Mass Transportation Rescue

Conduct High Angle Rope Rescue (not including highline systems), Confined Space Rescue, and Trench and Excavation Rescue

Conduct Low Angle Rope Rescue

Sustained Operations

Capable of sustained heavy operations for 18-24 hours

Medium operations for 12-24 hours; Typically require relief for sustained 24-hour operations

Light operations for 6-12 hours; Typically require assistance from additional team for sustained 12-hour operations

Basic operations for 3-6 hours; Typically require assistance for sustained 6-hour operations

Comments:

A State, local, or private technical rescue team that responds to locate, rescue, and recover individuals trapped in a fallen structure or buried in structural collapse.

RESOURCE:        

Dive Team

CATEGORY:

Fire Chiefs’ Association

KIND:

Specialty Teams

Minimum Capabilities:

Type I

Type II

Type III

Type IV

Other

 (Component)

 (Metric)

Personnel

Number of People

14-member team

6-member team

4-member team

3-member team

(Minimum Number)

Technical Animal Rescue Personnel

2

1

1

(Minimum Number)

ALS Certified

2

(Minimum Number)

Helicopter/Aquatic Rescue Operations Personnel

4

2

(Minimum Number)

Powered Boat Operators

4

2

(Minimum Number)

SCUBA Trained Support Personnel with Equipment

4

2

2

(Number and Level)

EMTs

EMT-B (14), EMT-P (2)

EMT-B (1)

EMT-B (1)

EMT-B (1)

Composition

2 managers; 2 squad leaders; 10 personnel

1 squad leader; 5 personnel

1 squad leader; 3 personnel

1 squad leader; 2 personnel

Training

Class 3 paddle skills; Contact and self-rescue skills; HazMat; Helicopter operations Awareness; ICS; Swiftwater rescue technician;Technical rope rescue; Divers to have 80 hours of formal public safety diver training

Class 3 paddle skills; Contact and self-rescue skills; HazMat; Helicopter operations Awareness; ICS; Swiftwater rescue technician; Technical rope rescue; Divers to have 60 hours of formal public safety diver training

Class 3 paddle skills; Contact and self-rescue skills; HazMat; ICS; Swiftwater rescue technician; Divers to have 60 hours of formal public safety diver training

Class 3 paddle skills; Contact and self-rescue skills; HazMat; ICS; Swiftwater rescue technician

Certifications

ALS; Advanced First Aid & CPR

BLS; Advanced First Aid & CPR

BLS; Advanced First Aid & CPR

BLS; Advanced First Aid & CPR

Equipment

Transportation Resources

Equipment trailer; Personnel support vehicle

Communications

Aircraft radio; Batteries; Headset; Portable radios; Cell phone

Aircraft radio; Batteries; Headset; Portable radios; Cell phone

Batteries; Headset; Portable radios; Cell phone

Batteries; Portable radios; Cell phone

Medical Equipment

ALS medical kit; Blankets; Spineboard; Litter

BLS medical kit; Blankets; Spineboard; Litter

BLS medical kit; Blankets; Litter

BLS medical kit; Blankets

Personal Equipment

Flares; Markers; Bags; Life vests; Fins; Flashlight; Gloves; HEED; Lamps; Helmets; Light sticks; PFD Type V; Knives; Shoes; whistles

Flares; Markers; Bags; Fins; Life vests; Flashlight; Gloves; HEED; Lamps; Helmets; Light sticks; PFD Type V; Knives; Shoes; Whistles

Flares; Markers; Bags; Fins; Flashlight; Gloves; Lamps; Helmets; Light sticks; PFD Type III/IV; Knives; Shoes; Whistles

Flares; Markers; Bags; Flashlight; Gloves; Helmets; Light sticks; PFD Type III/IV; Knives; Shoes; Whistles

SCUBA Equipment

SCUBA cylinder; Buoyancy compensator; Weight belt; 2 cutting tools; Chest harness & snap shackle; Full face mask; U/W communication; Dry suit; Search line; Spare SCUBA cylinder

SCUBA cylinder; Buoyancy compensator; Weight belt; 2 cutting tools; Chest harness & snap shackle; Full face mask; U/W communication; Dry suit; Search line; Spare SCUBA cylinder

SCUBA cylinder; Buoyancy compensator; Weight belt; 2 cutting tools; Chest harness & snap shackle; Full face mask; U/W communication; Dry suit; Search line; Spare SCUBA cylinder

Rescue Boat and Equipment

Fueled (2)

Fueled (1)

Non-powered 4 person (1)

Capabilities

Capabilities

Manage search operations; Power vessel operations; Helicopter rescue operational; HazMat; Animal rescue; ALS; Communications; Logistics

Manage search operations; Power vessel operations; Helicopter rescue operational; HazMat; Animal rescue; BLS

Assist in search operations; Nonpowered water craft; HazMat; Animal rescue; BLS

Low-risk operations; Land-based; HazMat; BLS

Specialty S&R Capabilities

In-water contact rescues; Dive rescue; Technical rope systems

In-water contact rescues; Dive rescue; Technical rope systems

In-water contact rescue and dive rescue

Sustained Operations

24-hour operations

24-hour operations

18-hour operations

18-hour operations

Comments:

Conduct search and rescue operations in all water environments including swiftwater and flood conditions. Water rescue teams come with all team equipment required to safely and effectively conduct operations.

RESOURCE:       

Hazardous Materials Team

CATEGORY:

Fire Chiefs’ Association

KIND:

Specialty Teams

Minimum Capabilities:

Type I

Type II

Type III

Type IV

Other

 (Component)

 (Metric)

Nomenclature

Specialty Teams

Personnel

Staffing

5

5

5

Training

All personnel must be trained to the minimum response standards in accordance with the most current editions of NFPA Standard #471, “Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” NFPA Standard #472, “Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” and NFPA Standard #473, “Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” as is appropriate for the specific team type

All personnel must be trained to the minimum response standards in accordance with the most current editions of NFPA Standard #471, “Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” NFPA Standard #472, “Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, ” and NFPA Standard #473, “Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” as is appropriate for the specific team type

All personnel must be trained to the minimum response standards in accordance with the most current editions of NFPA Standard #471, “Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” NFPA Standard #472, “Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” and NFPA Standard #473, “Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents,” as is appropriate for the specific team type

Sustainability

Capability to Perform Three (3) Entries in a 24-hour Period

Capability to Perform Three (3) Entries in a 24-hour Period

Capability to Perform Three (3) Entries in a 24-hour Period

Equipment

Communications

(In-Suit; Wireless Voice; Wireless Data; Secure Communications)
Personnel utilizing CPC shall be able to communicate appropriately and safely with one another and their team leaders

(In-Suit; Wireless Voice; Wireless Data)
Personnel utilizing CPC shall be able to communicate appropriately and safely with one another and their team leaders

(In-Suit; Wireless Voice)
Personnel utilizing CPC shall be able to communicate appropriately and safely with one another and their team leaders

Protective Clothing Ensembles

(Vapor-Protective CPC; Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Vapor-Protective CPC; Flash Fire Vapor-Protective CPC; Liquid Splash-Protective CPC; WMD Liquid Splash-Protective CPC)
Chemical protective clothing (CPC), which includes complete ensembles (suit, boots, gloves) and may incorporate various configurations (encapsulating, non-encapsulating, jumpsuit, multi-piece) depending upon the level of protection needed. Levels of CPC vapor protection are: Vapor-Protective, Flash Fire Protective option for Vapor-Protective, and Chemical/Biological-Protective option for Vapor-Protective, all of which must be compliant with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard #1991, “Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies” current edition. Level of CPC liquid protection is: Liquid Splash-Protective, which must be compliant with NFPA Standard #1992, “Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies”, current edition

(Vapor-Protective CPC; Flash Fire Vapor- Protective CPC; Liquid Splash- Protective CPC)
Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC), which includes complete ensembles (suit, boots, gloves) and may incorporate various configurations (encapsulating, non-encapsulating, jumpsuit, multi-piece) depending upon the level of protection needed. Levels of CPC vapor protection are: Vapor-Protective, and Flash Fire Protective option for Vapor-Protective both of which must be compliant with NFPA Standard #1991, “Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies,” current edition. Level of CPC liquid protection is: Liquid Splash-Protective, which must be compliant with NFPA Standard #1992, “Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies,” current edition

(Liquid Splash-Protective CPC)
Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC), which includes complete ensembles (suit, boots, gloves) and may incorporate various configurations (encapsulating, non-encapsulating, jumpsuit, multi-piece) depending upon the level of protection needed. Level of CPC liquid protection is: Liquid Splash-Protective, which must be compliant with NFPA Standard #1992, “Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies,” current edition

Special Capabilities

(Gloves and Other Specialized Equipment Based on Local Risk Assessment; Heat Sensing Capability; Light Amplification Capability; Digital Imaging Documentation Capability)
Additional resources that augment the capabilities of the team

(Gloves and Other Specialized Equipment Based on Local Risk Assessment; Heat Sensing Capability; Light Amplification Capability)
Additional resources that augment the capabilities of the team

(Gloves and Other Specialized Equipment Based on Local Risk Assessment)
Additional resources that augment the capabilities of the team

Capabilities

Air Monitoring

(Basic Confined Space Monitoring Specific Known Gas Monitoring; WMD Chem/Bio Aerosol Vapor and Gas)
The use of advanced detection equipment to detect the presence of known or unknown gases or vapors. The basics begin with ability to provide standard confined space readings (oxygen deficiency percentage, flammable atmosphere Lower Explosive Limit [LEL], carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide). Advanced detection and monitoring may incorporate more sophisticated instruments that differentiate between two or more flammable vapors, and may directly identify by name a specific flammable or toxic vapor. This includes WMD Chem/Bio detection Instruments

(Basic Confined Space Monitoring; Specific Known Gas Monitoring)
The use of advanced detection equipment to detect the presence of known or unknown gases or vapors. The basics begin with ability to provide standard confined space readings (oxygen deficiency percentage, flammable atmosphere Lower Explosive Limit [LEL], carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide). Advanced detection and monitoring may incorporate more sophisticated instruments that differentiate between two or more flammable vapors, and may directly identify by name a specific flammable or toxic vapor

(Basic Confined Space Monitoring; Specific Known Gas Monitoring)
The use of devices to detect the presence of known gases or vapors. The basics begin with ability to provide standard confined space readings (oxygen deficiency percentage, flammable atmosphere Lower Explosive Limit [LEL], carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide).

Decontamination

(Known Contaminants Based on Local Risk Assessment; Unknown Contaminants; WMD Chem/Bio)
Must be self-sufficient to provide decontamination for members of their team. Capable of providing decontamination for known and unknown contaminants and WMD Chem/Bio

(Known Contaminants Based on Local Risk Assessment; Unknown Contaminants)
Must be self-sufficient to provide decontamination for members of their team. Capable of providing decontamination for known and unknown contaminants

(Known Contaminants Based on Local Risk Assessment)
Must be self-sufficient to provide decontamination for members of their team. Capable of providing decontamination for known contaminants

Field Testing

(Known Chemicals; Unknown Chemicals; Known or Suspect Weapons of Mass Destruction Chemical/Biological Substances [WMD Chem/Bio])
The presumptive testing and identification of chemical substances using a variety of sources to be able to identify associated chemical and physical properties. Sources may include printed and electronic reference resources, safety data sheets, field testing kits, specific chemical testing kits, chemical testing strips, data derived from detection devices, and air-monitoring sources

(Known Chemicals; Unknown Chemicals)
The presumptive testing and identification of chemical substances using a variety of sources to be able to identify associated chemical and physical properties. Sources may include printed and electronic reference resources, safety data sheets, field testing kits, specific chemical testing kits, chemical testing strips, data derived from detection devices, and air-monitoring sources

(Known Chemicals)
The presumptive testing and identification of chemical substances using a variety of sources to be able to identify associated chemical and physical properties. Sources may include printed and electronic reference resources, safety data sheets, field testing kits, specific chemical testing kits, chemical testing strips, data derived from detection devices, and air-monitoring sources

Intervention

(Diking; Damming; Absorption; Liquid Leak Intervention; Neutralization; Plugging; Patching; Vapor Leak Intervention WMD Chem/Bio Agent Confinement)
Employment of mechanical means of intervention and control such as plugging, patching, off-loading, and tank stabilization; Environmental means such as absorption, dams, dikes, and booms; Chemical means such as neutralization and encapsulation of known and unknown industrial chemicals. Mechanical means include specially designed kits for controlling leaks in rail car dome assemblies and pressurized containers, to pneumatic and standard patching systems. Advanced capabilities should include ability to intervene and confine incidents involving WMD Chem/Bio substances

(Diking; Damming; Absorption; Liquid Leak Intervention; Neutralization; Plugging; Patching; Vapor Leak Intervention)
Employment of mechanical means of intervention and control such as plugging, patching, off-loading, and tank stabilization; Environmental means such as absorption, dams, dikes, and booms; Chemical means such as neutralization and encapsulation of known and unknown chemicals. Mechanical means include specially designed kits for controlling leaks in rail car dome assemblies and pressurized containers, to pneumatic and standard patching systems

(Diking; Damming; Absorption)
Employment of mechanical means of intervention and control such as plugging, patching, off-loading, and tank stabilization; Environmental means such as absorption, dams, dikes, and booms

Radiation: Monitoring/Detection

(Alpha Detection; Beta Detection; Gamma Detection)
The ability to accurately interpret readings from the radiation-detection devices and conduct geographical survey search of suspected radiological source or contamination spread. Identify and establish the exclusion zones after contamination spread (this does include identification of some, but not all, radionuclides). Ability to conduct environmental and personnel survey. Basic criteria include detection and survey capabilities for alpha, beta, and gamma. Ensure all members of survey teams are equipped with accumulative self-reading instruments (dosimeters)

(Alpha Detection; Beta Detection; Gamma Detection)
The ability to accurately interpret readings from the radiation-detection devices and conduct geographical survey search of suspected radiological source or contamination spread. Basic criteria include detection and survey capabilities for alpha, beta, and gamma

(Beta Detection; Gamma Detection)
The ability to accurately interpret readings from the radiation-detection devices and conduct geographical survey search of suspected radiological source or contamination spread. Basic criteria include detection and survey capabilities for beta and gamma

Sampling: Capturing Labeling Evidence Collection

(Known Industrial Chemicals; Unknown Industrial Chemicals; WMD Chem/Bio)
Known and unknown industrial chemicals’ standard evidence collection protocols required for each include capturing and collection, containerizing and proper labeling, and preparation for transportation and distribution, including standard environmental sampling procedures for lab analysis. Consistent with established chain of custody protocols. Ability to sample liquids and solids. Special resources may be required for air sample collection

(Known Industrial Chemicals; Unknown Industrial Chemicals)
Known and unknown industrial chemicals’ standard evidence collection protocols required for each include capturing and collection,; containerizing and proper labeling, and preparation for transportation and distribution, including standard environmental sampling procedures for lab analysis. Consistent with established chain of custody protocols. Ability to sample liquid and solids

(Known Industrial Chemicals)
Known industrial chemicals’ standard evidence collection protocols required for each include capturing and collection, containerizing and proper labeling, and preparation for transportation and distribution, including standard environmental sampling procedures for lab analysis. Consistent with established chain of custody protocols

Technical Reference

(Printed and Electronic; Plume Air Modeling; Map Overlays; WMD Chem/Bio)
Access to and use of various databases, chemical substance data depositories, and other guidelines and safety data sheets, either in print format, electronic format, stand-alone computer programs, or data available via telecommunications. The interpretation of data collected from electronic devices and chemical testing procedures. At a minimum, technical references will have the ability to outsource additional capabilities and have one source for air-modeling capability

(Printed and Electronic; Plume Air Modeling; Map Overlays)
Access to and use of various databases, chemical substance data depositories, and other guidelines and safety data sheets, either in print format, electronic format, stand-alone computer programs, or data available via telecommunications. The interpretation of data collected from electronic devices and chemical testing procedures. At a minimum, technical references will have the ability to outsource additional capabilities and have one source for air-modeling capability

(Printed and Electronic)
Access to and use of various databases, chemical substance data depositories, and other guidelines and safety data sheets, either in print format, electronic format, stand-alone computer programs, or data available via telecommunications. The interpretation of data collected from electronic devices and chemical testing procedures

Comments:

None.

RESOURCE:       

Regional Collapse Search and Rescue Team

CATEGORY:

Fire Chiefs’ Association

KIND:

Specialty Teams

Minimum Capabilities:

Type I

Type II

Type III

Type IV

Other

 (Component)

 (Metric)

Nomenclature

Specialty Teams

Personnel

Training and Certification

Trained to the HazMat Technician Level (NFPA 472); Comply with NFPA 1006 Technician Level requirements for their area of specialization or organization; Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670

Trained to the HazMat First Responder Operational Level (NFPA 472); Comply with organization Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670

Trained to the HazMat First Responder Operational Level (NFPA 472); Comply with organization Operations Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670

Trained to HazMat First Responder Awareness Level (NFPA 472); Comply with organization Awareness Level for support personnel as outlined in NFPA 1670

Team Training

Trained for Heavy Floor Construction, Pre-cast Concrete Construction, Steel Frame Construction, High Angle Rope Rescue (including highline systems), Confined Space Rescue (permit required), and Mass Transportation Rescue

Trained for Heavy Wall Construction, High Angle Rope Rescue (not including highline systems), Confined Space (no permit required) and Trench and Excavation Rescue

Trained for Light Frame Construction and Low Angle Rope Rescue

Trained for Surface Rescue and Non-Structural Entrapment in Non-Collapsed Structures

Equipment

Technical Search Resources

Audible and optical search equipment to conduct technical search; Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Demolition hammers; Rotary hammers; Reciprocating saws; Hydraulic concrete breakers; Hydraulic vehicle rescue system; Hammer drill; Chain saw; Nail gun; Cutting torch; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Hoisting slings and shackles; Rope equipment (Kernmantal and lifeline rope, ascenders/descenders, pulleys, tripod hauling system, carabineers); Air blower; Fire extinguishers; Visual inspection devices; Listening devices(Seismic and acoustic); Hand held radios

Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Demolition hammers; Rotary hammers; Reciprocating saws; Hydraulic concrete breakers; Hydraulic vehicle rescue system; Hammer drill; Chain saw; Nail gun; Cutting torch; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Hoisting slings and shackles; Rope equipment (Kernmantal and lifeline rope, ascenders/descenders, pulleys, tripod hauling system, carabineers); Air blower; Fire extinguishers

Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Demolition hammers; Rotary hammers; Reciprocating saws; Hydraulic concrete breakers; Hydraulic vehicle rescue system; Hammer drill; Chain saw; Nail gun; Cutting torch; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Hoisting slings and shackles; Rope equipment (Kernmantal and lifeline rope, ascenders/descenders, pulleys, tripod hauling system, carabineers); Air blower; Fire extinguishers

Shoring assortment; Rebar cutters; Reciprocating saws; Chain saw; Assorted hand tools; Generator; Lights; Extensions cords; Air blower; Fire extinguishers

Breathing Apparatus

Breathing apparatus; Self-contained (SCBA); Respiratory protection; Air bags

Air bags

Air bags

Medical Equipment

Medical aid equipment; Backboards; Stokes stretcher

Medical aid equipment; Backboards; Stokes stretcher

Medical aid equipment; Backboards; Stokes stretcher

Medical aid equipment; Backboards; Stokes stretcher

HazMat Equipment

HazMat monitoring equipment; Sampling detection kit, 4-gas meters; Rad monitoring; Decontamination equipment,
4-gas meter

HazMat monitoring equipment; Sampling detection kit, 4-gas meters; Rad monitoring; Decontamination equipment, 4-gas meter

4-gas meter

Capabilities

Certifications

Confined space permit

Safe and Effective Response Operation Incidents

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at incidents involving collapse or failure of heavy floor, pre-cast concrete, and steel frame construction

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at structural incidents involving the collapse of failure of heavy wall construction

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at structure collapse incidents involving the collapse or failure of light frame construction

Conduct safe and effective search and rescue operations at incidents involving non-structural entrapments and minimal removal of debris and building contents

Specialty Search and Rescue Capabilities

Conduct High Angle Rope Rescue (including highline systems), Confined Space Rescue (permit required), and extraction of entrapped victims for Mass Transportation Rescue

Conduct High Angle Rope Rescue (not including highline systems), Confined Space Rescue, and Trench and Excavation Rescue

Conduct Low Angle Rope Rescue

Sustained Operations

Capable of sustained heavy operations for 18-24 hours

Medium operations for 12-24 hours; Typically require relief for sustained 24-hour operations

Light operations for 6-12 hours; Typically require assistance from additional team for sustained 12-hour operations

Basic operations for 3-6 hours; Typically require assistance for sustained 6-hour operations

Comments:

A State, local, or private technical rescue team that responds to locate, rescue, and recover individuals trapped in a fallen structure or buried in structural collapse.

RESOURCE:

Trench Rescue Team

CATEGORY:

Fire Chiefs’ Association

KIND:

Specialty Teams

Minimum Capabilities (Component)

Minimum Capabilities (Metric)

Type I

Type II

Type III

Type IV

OTHER

Nomenclature

Specialty Teams

Personnel

8 members
(at least 5 qualified on breathing apparatus)

8 members (at least
5 qualified on breathing apparatus)

Training

Same as Type II, plus:
Understanding forces involved in technical rope systems;
Proficiency in the selection and set up of rescue anchors;
Ability to construct and operate simple and compound mechanical advantage systems, belay systems and lowering systems;
Proficiency in technical litter evacuations in a vertical environment

20 hour MSHA initial training on use of breathing apparatus;
Refresher training sessions underground with breathing apparatus at least every
6 months;
Use and care of auxiliary mine rescue equipment;
Mine searching and mapping;
Mine ventilation procedures and equipment;
Mine firefighting;
Any advanced mine rescue training and procedures, as described by MSHA;
Basic First Aid/CPR

Equipment

Team Equipment

Same as Type II

6 4-hour self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus and any necessary equipment for testing such breathing apparatus before putting it into service

Team Equipment

Same as Type II

1 extra, fully charged, oxygen bottle and 6 spare coolant canisters compatible with the breathing apparatus

Team Equipment

Same as Type II

1 oxygen pump or cascading system with portable supply of pressurized oxygen to compatible with the breathing apparatus

Team Equipment

Same as Type II

10 permissible cap lamps and charging rack

Team Equipment

Same as Type II

2 gas detectors capable of reading oxygen levels, and any flammable or poisonous gases encountered or anticipated at the rescue location

Team Equipment

Same as Type II

1 portable mine rescue communications system at least 1,000 feet in length

Team Equipment

Same as Type II

Necessary spare parts and tools for repairing the breathing apparatus or communications system

Team Equipment

Sufficient rope and hardware to support complex rigging

Personnel Equipment

Same as Type II, plus full body harness

Head protection compatible with cap lamps; Gloves; Flame protective outerwear; Footwear appropriate to the environment

Transportation Resources

Same as Type II

Transportation for all personnel and equipment to mine site

Comments:

None