National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Enhanced Operations In The Contaminated Environment August 2012
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations In The Contaminated
Environment
August 2012
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-2 Version 1
Module 1:
Working in the
contaminated
environment
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-3 Version 1
Terminal Learning Objective
Upon completion of this module, the
students will be able to identify and state
the mission of the US&R Task Force
while operating in a known or suspected
contaminated environment.
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-4 Version 1
Enabling Objectives
1-1 Student will be able to discuss the History, Mission, and
Staffing of a US&R Task Force.
1-2 Students will be able to list the Operational Assumption,
the Incident Support Team duties and the IST
Hazardous Materials Specialist’s role.
1-3 Students will be able to discuss the Hazardous
Materials Concept of Operations.
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-5 Version 1
Enabling Objectives
1-4 Students will be required to meet performance criteria
and meet training criteria as it pertains to Task Force
operations in a contaminated environment.
1-5 Student will be able to identify equipment used for
enhanced operations in a contaminated environment.
1-6 Students will be able to list Operations Security
considerations in all phases of deployment.
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-6 Version 1
Overview History
Mission
Staffing
Operational Parameters
Concept of Operations
Criteria
Equipment for Enhanced Operations
OPSEC
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-7 Version 1
Conducting search and rescue operations in
a contaminated environment.
Preparation includes
Training
Specialized equipment
Standardized procedures
Historical perspective
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-8 Version 1
History
Training developed
US&R WMD Enhanced Operations (all TF
members)
US&R WMD Considerations for
Hazardous Materials Specialists (all Haz
Mat Specialists)
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-9 Version 1
History FEMA US&R has response history to contaminated environments.
Oklahoma City
World Trade Center and the Pentagon
Columbia Shuttle search
Hurricane Katrina
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-10 Version 1
Mission
To ensure all US&R Task Force members can safely conduct search and rescue operations within or near a known or suspected contaminated environment.
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-11 Version 1
Mission
CBRNE is an acronym for
Chemical
Biological
Radiological
Nuclear
Explosives
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Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Mission Defensive
Emergency measures taken to
Prevent
Avoid
Minimize possible exposure
Offensive
To effect search and rescue operations
and manage hazards
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Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-13 Version 1
Staffing
Standard 70 person Task Force
10 Haz Mat specialists deployed as:
Two managers
Two for Recon operations
One to each rescue squad (4 total)
Two for decontamination operations
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-14 Version 1
Staffing
Heavy Rigging/Equip. Specialist (2)
Logistics
Specialist (4)
Communications
Specialist (2)
Hazardous Materials
Specialist (4)
Medical Team Medical Tm Mgr (2)
Medical
Specialist (2)
Task Force Leader Asst Task Force Leader
Rescue Squad #1
1 Officer/5 Specialists
Canine Search
Specialist (2)
Technical Search
Specialist (2)
Structural
Specialist (2)
Technical Information
Specialist (2)
Plans Team
Medical
Specialist (2)
Hazardous Materials
Specialist (4)
Rescue Squad #2
1 Officer/5 Specialists
Rescue Squad #3
1 Officer/5 Specialists
Rescue Squad #4
1 Officer/5 Specialists
Canine Search
Specialist (2)
Logistics Team
Logistics Tm Mgr (2)
Rescue Team
Rescue Tm Mgr (2) Search Team
Search Tm Mgr (2)
Safety
Officer (2)
Planning Officer (2)
Haz Mat Team
Haz Mat Tm Mgr (2)
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-15 Version 1
Integration
Haz Mat, Canine, and Medical Personnel integrated according to mission
Task Force Leader has flexibility to alter the organization before, during, and after incident depending on the situation
There is no set organization to match all
possible scenarios. Be flexible to last-minute changes.
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-16 Version 1
Operational Assumptions The health and safety of the Task Force is the top
priority.
US&R Task Forces may have an extended response time to the incident
Local first responders may not have conducted an initial site characterization prior to US&R Task Force arrival.
Task Forces carry limited supply of atmospheric monitors and PPE
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Operational Assumptions (cont.)
Task Forces require logistics support for
extended operations in the contaminated
environment.
Task Forces will be operating within a Unified
Command structure.
Standards and procedures for Haz Mat
operations will meet existing regulatory
guidelines.
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Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Operations Assumptions (cont)
NFPA 1994 standard is critical to providing for the health
and safety of Task Force members
Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) inventory is
intended to allow for 12 hours continuous operations in
the contaminated environment.
FEMA will centrally cache additional equipment for
continuous operations.
Operational safety concerns include site
characterization, modified work schedules, and medical
surveillance.
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-19 Version 1
Incident Support Team (IST)
Incident Support Team supplemented to
address:
Health and Safety
Logistics support
Protection levels
Interface with state and local government
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Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Incident Support Team (cont.)
Operational concerns
Work periods and welfare
Briefings and Tactical Operations Plans
Continuity of Command
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-21 Version 1
Concept of Operations
It is expected that US&R teams will be
equipped, trained and prepared to operate
in a contaminated environment.
Hazardous Materials Annex to the National US&R Response System
Operations Manual
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-22 Version 1
Concept of Operations
Response possibilities
National Security Special
Event
Natural and man-made
disasters
Any other mission given
by Federal direction
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Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-23 Version 1
Concept of Operations
Deployment Phase
At Point of Assembly
In Transit
Base of Operations
On site Operations
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-24 Version 1
Concept of Operations
At Point of Assembly
Medical
Pre-deployment medical surveillance
Issue prophylactic medications
Evaluate need for antidote kits
Assign personal dosimetry equipment
Logistics
Provide respiratory protection at all times
Haz Mat cache in a ready state for immediate use
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-25 Version 1
Concept of Operations
In Transit
Maintain a heightened state of situational awareness
Continue to gather intelligence
Ensure deployment of the US&R Haz Mat Equipment Push Package (HEPP)
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Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Concept of Operations
Base of Operations
Site safety inspections by Safety Officer,
Structural Specialist, and Haz Mat Manager
Consider contamination reduction measures
Continuous monitoring for hazardous or unsafe
conditions
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Concept of Operations
On Site Operations
Defensive Operations are defined as the precautions
and emergency measures taken to prevent, avoid, or
minimize possible exposure to the release of a chemical,
biological material, incendiary device/compound,
radiological material, and/or detonation of an explosive
device.
Offensive Operations are defined as any operations
where personnel are committed to a known or probable
contaminated environment.
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Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Concept of Operations
Defensive Operations
Recon for site characterization and to identify control zones.
Immediate access to all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Establish emergency decontamination
Establish escape routes and safe refuge areas.
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Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Concept of Operations
Offensive Operations
Perform Recon, search, and rescue of victims
Attempt to manage hazards to an acceptable
level of risk
Continuous monitoring of the atmosphere
Establish decontamination areas
Establish escape routes and safe refuge areas.
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-30 Version 1
Concept of Operations
Structural Triage and Recon Operations
Haz Mat Specialist assigned to each Recon
Team
Site characterization by the Haz Mat Specialist
and Structural Specialist prior to deployment of
rescue teams
Appropriate monitoring and detection equipment
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Concept of Operations
Structural Triage and Recon Operations (cont)
Determine PPE/CPC requirements
Establish exclusion and access control points
Identify rescue opportunities
Establish decontamination prior to operations
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Concept of Operations
Search Operations
Perform search operations within limits of
the PPE
Deploy canines with the understanding
that their mission and capabilities may be
limited by the contaminated environment
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Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Concept of Operations
Rescue Operations Haz Mat Specialist may be assigned to each Rescue
Squad for direct monitoring and hazard evaluation.
Establish appropriate zones
Establish appropriate decontamination
Perform rescue operations within limits of the PPE/CPC
Consider compressed work cycles
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Concept of Operations
Decontamination Operations All phases of operations will have a plan for
contamination reduction and decontamination.
Assign a Haz Mat Specialist to supervise operations
Any member can be part of the DECON Team.
Decontamination capabilities are primarily intended for
Task Force personnel
Logistical support may come from other agencies
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-35 Version 1
Concept of Operations
Medical Operations
Continuous medical monitoring of all personnel
and canines to include pre and post deployment
On going medical site surveillance
Monitoring of patients and Task Force members
during rescue, decontamination, and treatment.
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Performance Requirements
Able to work long strenuous hours in an austere environment
Able to work in CPC and respiratory protection equipment
Capable of performing other tasks within the Task Force as assigned
Willing to use nerve agent antidote kit
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-37 Version 1
FEMA CBRNE US&R Training Requirements
Task Force Training “Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations” per 29
CFR 1910.120 (q) (6) (ii)
Respiratory protections training and annual quantitative fit
testing per 29 CFR 1910.134
“Duties of the Entrant” per 29 CFR 1910.146 (PD2011-004
rev1 or subsequent directive) Appendix A
US&R Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Enviroment
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-38 Version 1
Equipment for Enhanced Operations
Monitoring and Detection Equipment
Chemical Protective Clothing
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection Equipment
Decontamination Equipment
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-39 Version 1
Equipment for Enhanced Operations
Detection and Monitoring
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-40 Version 1
Equipment for Enhanced Operations
Chemical Protective Clothing
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-41 Version 1
Equipment for Enhanced Operations
Respiratory Protection
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-42 Version 1
Equipment for Enhanced Operations
Decontamination Equipment
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-43 Version 1
Operational Security (OPSEC)
Risk management tool to protect
information critical to public safety
missions.
Protect unclassified information.
Prevent adversaries from using general
information against us.
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Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-44 Version 1
OPSEC
DoD most familiar with
OPSEC
IOSS (www.ioss.gov)
Homeland Security
allows responders to
obtain IOSS training
aids
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-45 Version 1
Federal Employee
Federal rules
Federal policies
Federal mandates
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-46 Version 1
Pre-Deployment
Disseminate information
Memorandums
Emails
Website
Newsletters
Social Media (PD2011-021 or subsequent directive)
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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During Deployment
Release of Information
Cell phone calls
Social Media (PD2011-021 or subsequent
directive)
Release of location and mission
Cyberspace
Souvenirs
Photographs
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-48 Version 1
Demobilization and Post-Deployment
After Action Reports (AAR)
Lecture circuit
TV interviews
War stories
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-49 Version 1
Summary
History
Mission
Staffing
Operational Parameters
Concept of Operations
Performance and Training Requirements
Equipment for Enhanced Operations
OPSEC
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
MOD 1-50 Version 1
Review and Examination