Unit 6: Search Strategy & Tactical Considerations Rescue Operations.

TASK FORCE MANAGEMENT

Unit 6:

Search Strategy & Tactical Considerations

Rescue Operations

Unit Goal

Recognize the differences between various search strategies and tactics and understand how to create a map of the incident to assist in coordinating search efforts

Unit Objectives

Understand recon and initial size-up Conduct building identification Define rapid/hasty search, primary

search, and secondary search Describe the physical search techniques

of hailing, line/grid searches, and systematic searches

Understand the difference in canines utilized for searches

Unit Objectives Cont’d

Understand the use various listening and viewing devices available for technical searches

Create maps to assist in search operations

Download waypoints and tracks from a GPS unit

Deploying Task Force Resources

Initial ReconUsed to Establish Immediate NeedsProvides Information for OSC/ICRapid Look and Establish PrioritiesLow ProfileRecon Team Structure

○ 2-4 members○ May include Structures Specialist and HM

Specialist

Deploying Task Force Resources Cont’d

Recon StrategyIncludes OSC

ObjectivesDevelop Sketches Prioritize Target

BuildingsIntegrate Into the

Local Operations

Deploying Task Force Resources Cont’d

Recon ConsiderationsIs structure triage needed, or have others

established initial priorities? How many buildings have been assigned to the

task force?Does reconnaissance need to be carried out at one

or more locations?

Deploying Task Force Resources Cont’d

How remote are the buildings assigned to the task force?

Is there specific information from co-workers, friends, family, or others regarding the possible numbers of unaccounted for victims/survivors?

Deploying Task Force Resources Cont’d

Initial Size-UpMay be Done Prior to

US&R ArrivalMay Need ValidationID Buildings by GPS

Coordinates and Addresses

Deploying Task Force Resources Cont’d

Structure TriageBuilding Triage (if required)Structure/Hazards Evaluation and Marking Risk AssessmentInitial US&R With Search and Rescue MarkingIdentification of Individual Building(s) Addresses

Review Emergency Signals and

Marking Systems

Building Identification

500 600 Block Alpha Street 700

606604 608 610602

601 603 605 607 609

Building Identification Cont’d

600 700 Block Alpha Street 800

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706

Building Identification Cont’d

600 700 Block Alpha Street 800

701

706

702 704 708 710

703 705 707 709

Building Identification Cont’d

800 900 Block Alpha Street 1000

Building Identification Cont’d

800 900 Block Alpha Street 1000

900 902 904 906 908

901 903 905 907 909

Building Identification Cont’d If more than 4 sides, use more letters

Quadrant B

Quadrant A Quadrant D

Quadrant C

E

Side A - Front

Side C - Rear

Side B Side D

700 Block Alpha Street

Column Grid Layout Use existing column grid - If Known

700 Block Alpha Street

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Search Definitions

Reconnaissance (Recon)Used to Influence Immediate and Future

SAR efforts Provides Information to the IC/OSCHelps Prioritize Search AreasHelps With Resource Allocation

Search Definitions Cont’d

Rapid / Hasty SearchTargets High Probability AreasQuick Sweep to Find SurvivorsHelp Determine Scope and Magnitude Typically Use Hailing MethodShould be Completed in 24 hours

Search Definitions Cont’d

Primary SearchConducted by Surface SAR RespondersCircumnavigation of Structure Looking in Doors and WindowsEntry With Evidence of Live SurvivorsCompleted Within 48 hours

Search Definitions Cont’d

Secondary SearchFollows Primary SearchForced Entry Based on Rules of

EngagementSystematic Search of Enclosed Structures

and Every RoomMay Require Delayering of All Material

Search Strategies Search Phases

Phase One: Assessment of the collapse areaPhase Two: Removal of all surface victims as quickly

and safely as possiblePhase Three: Search and rescue of victims from

accessible void spacesPhase Four: Selected debris removal to locate and

rescue victimsPhase Five: General debris removal. Usually

conducted after all known victims have been removed.

Geospatial Resources Available

County Specific Atlases with USNG

Local GIS services PI/GI

PI/GI

Kansas Adjutant General’s Department

Respond with IMT GIS capabilities Printing, weather

updates, and internet

Kansas-MAP

Making your own maps…

Hand Drawn Sketches Garmin Basecamp ArcGIS Explorer Desktop

RESCUE OPERATIONS

Unit Goal

Review strategic and tactical considerations for rescue operations.

Unit Objectives Review the advantages of identifying and

implementing a sound strategy for rescue operations.

Identify rescue team composition and equipment considerations.

Discuss considerations for safe and effective operations on the rescue site.

Review issues related to animal rescue.

Rescue Strategy

Developing a sound rescue strategy provides for:

Effective Management and Coordination of Rescue Operations

Resource integration among Task Force Disciplines (for example, Search, Medical, HAZMAT, and Structures Specialists) into the Rescue Operations

Increased Safety of All PersonnelOrganized and Simultaneous, Multiple-site Rescue

Operations

Rescue Team Composition

Rescue Team ManagerRescue Squads - Can be Reconfigured by

TFL/RTM to meet objectivesMay Integrate Local Rescue Personnel or Other

ESF-9 Personnel (SUSAR, KSNG)

Equipment Cache Management

May Require Forward Equipment StagingEquipment Based on Work RequirementsShould be Addressed Before Commencing

OperationsRequires Appropriate Sharing of Limited

Tools and Equipment

Site Management and Coordination

One Person in Charge

Action Plan Developed Prior to Start

Briefing Including Tactics and Safety Issues

Site Management and Coordination (cont)

Consider Medical Treatment Area

Rest / Rehab AreaSecurity ConcernsSafe Zones / Areas

Other Considerations

Non-TF Resources and Liaison

Integration With Search Activities

Below Grade Ops Rapid intervention

Teams

Animal RescuePost-Katrina Reform

ActSafety First (PPE)EquipmentWarning Signs of

Aggression – Animal Control Officer

Tracking and Accountability