nc search & rescue

North Carolina Emergency Management

NC Search & RescueNC Search & RescueAn Introduction


Day to Day vs. Disaster Operations Local Missions Disaster Missions

Overview of Resources

Introduction to SAR Introduction to SAR ResourcesResources


Daily Ops Contact SEOC / Area Coordinator EM-43 submission NCEOC/SAR Coordinator can

provide contact info or make contact on behalf of AHJ

Advise / Request early Note response/demobilization in

EM43

Local Resource RequestsLocal Resource Requests


•D-5d notification from NCEM that pre-deployment is being considered

•D-72h request for availability status

•D-48h deployment notification

•D-24h report, d-12h on station

Disaster Operations


• SAR resources need to be pre-deployed whenever possible.

• Regional Coordination Centers (RCC’s) will coordinate ordering and pre-deployment with Counties/NCEOC.

• Once assigned RCC’s can move resources as needed. Request still needs to be logged.

Ordering via WebEOCOrdering via WebEOC


Requesting State Resources –Requesting State Resources –The Five W’sThe Five W’sWHAT is needed (mission)

WHO is the resource for

WHEN is it needed

WHERE to deliver

WHY is it needed (justification/mission)

Requests that answer the 5 W’s can be filled without delay


Use Mission Oriented RequestUse Mission Oriented RequestExample: Request aircraft for aerial damage

assessment of county Instead of: “Request a Blackhawk for …..”

Example: Request 2 each Type II Swift Water Rescue Teams to rescue motorist trapped by flood waters in Rocky Mount along the Neuse River and tributaries.

Example: Request Sheltee Unit with cots, blankets, & shelter management personnel to provide for 100 additional personnel in Smith Elementary School Shelter.


• Advisory• Initial notification of a potential event

• Alert• Warning Order - Potential activation within

the next 24 hours – can also authorize some expenses to begin preparations

• Activation• Deployment Order

Resource DeploymentResource Deployment


• State SAR resources on station 24 hours prior to Tropical Storm conditions.

• Resources will provide manifest upon arrival.

• Resource works for you• Can provide Incident Support Team (IST)

to help integrate resource into command system

Resource Notification-DisasterResource Notification-Disaster


• Swiftwater/Flood Rescue (SFR) Teams and Land SAR Teams require lodging, meal support if not attached to a USAR Task Force. Decon support Co-location with NCNG

• USAR Teams can be self-sufficient Must notify expectation in resource request

• NCEM can provide logistical support if needed• Notify RCC as soon as possible if resource not

needed• Resources will have VIPER, UHF, VHF comms

Hosting SAR ResourcesHosting SAR Resources


• Liaison with Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC)

• Track resource availability• Assist with resource ordering• Technical Assistance

State Coordination RoleState Coordination Role


Entirely Local Resources - typed to NIMS standards 11 Urban Search & Rescue Taskforces 37+ Swiftwater Teams 25+ Land SAR Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team

Up to 6 UH-60, 1 Bell 407, & 2 UH-72 Alpine Strike Teams (in progress WBO)

Search & Rescue and Law Enforcement

Resource OverviewResource Overview


USAR Team LocationsUSAR Team Locations

Dare

Hyde

Pitt

Carteret

Wake

PenderBladen

Bertie

Duplin

Onslow

Wilkes

Moore

Beaufort

Craven

Union

Halifax

Robeson

Nash

Sampson

Brunswick

Surry

IredellTyrrell

Columbus

Swain

Burke

Johnston

Ashe

Harnett

Anson

Wayne

Randolph

Guilford

Chatham

Jones

Macon

Hoke

Rowan

Martin

Lee

Pamlico

Stokes

StanlyLenoir

Warren

Buncombe

Franklin

Davidson

Granville

Gates

Haywood

Jackson

Person

Currituck

Caldwell

Orange

Caswell

Wilson

Forsyth

Cumberland

Polk

Madison

Rutherford

Gaston

Clay

Yadkin

Cherokee

Catawba

Davie

Cleveland

Richmond

McDowell

Rockingham Hertford

Alamance

Vance

Yancey Edgecombe

Avery

Mecklenburg

Northampton

Lincoln

MontgomeryCabarrusGraham

Durham

Camden

Greene

Scotland

Watauga

Washington

Henderson

Transylvania

ChowanMitchel l

Perquimans

Alexander

New Hanover

AlleghanyPasquotank

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NC-USAR-TF1- NC-USAR-TF1- Swain County EMSwain County EM(Macon, Graham, Cherokee Clay, Haywood, Jackson, and Transylvania (Macon, Graham, Cherokee Clay, Haywood, Jackson, and Transylvania Counties)Counties)NC-USAR-TF2- NC-USAR-TF2- Buncombe County EMBuncombe County EMNC-USAR-TF3- NC-USAR-TF3- Charlotte Fire DepartmentCharlotte Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF4- NC-USAR-TF4- NC Task Force OneNC Task Force OneNC-USAR-TF5- NC-USAR-TF5- Thomasville Rescue SquadThomasville Rescue SquadNC-USAR-TF6- NC-USAR-TF6- Greensboro Fire DepartmentGreensboro Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF7- Ash-Rand RescueNC-USAR-TF7- Ash-Rand RescueNC-USAR-TF8- Raleigh Fire DepartmentNC-USAR-TF8- Raleigh Fire Department(Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary Fire Departments)(Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary Fire Departments)NC-USAR-TF9- Lumberton Emergency Rescue UnitNC-USAR-TF9- Lumberton Emergency Rescue Unit(Fayetteville Fire Department)(Fayetteville Fire Department)NC-USAR-TF10- Greenville Fire Rescue DepartmentNC-USAR-TF10- Greenville Fire Rescue Department(New Bern Fire Department, Roanoke Valley Rescue)(New Bern Fire Department, Roanoke Valley Rescue)NC-USAR-TF11- New Hanover EM NC-USAR-TF11- New Hanover EM (Wilmington Fire Department, New Hanover Fire)(Wilmington Fire Department, New Hanover Fire)

TYPE I USAR TEAM

TYPE II USAR TEAM

TYPE III USAR TEAM

33

*Participating/partner *Participating/partner agenciesagencies

*Colored Areas on Map *Colored Areas on Map reflect Primary Response reflect Primary Response DistrictDistrict

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Typing-USAR/Structural Typing-USAR/Structural CollapseCollapse

Teams have technical search and rescue capability for light frame structure, swiftwater rescue and land search capability.

Fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days.

Team is capable of 12 hour operations and will respond with 28 persons.

Type III


Typing-USAR/Structural CollapseTyping-USAR/Structural Collapse

Task Force Leader (1)

Search Team Manager (1)

Rescue Team Manager (1)

Planning Team Manager (1)

Rescue Squad #1 (6)

Safety Officer (1)

Logistics Team Manager (1)

Rescue Squad #2 (6)

Technical Search Specialist (1)

Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (1)

NC USAR Type III Task Force

(28 personnel)

Technical Information Specialist (1) Logistics Specialist (1)

Communications Specialist (1) Structures Specialist (1)

Hazmat Specialist (2) Medical Specialist (2)

Canine Search Specialist (2)

(Optional)

* Taskforce deployment may include an additional 5 personnel in supporting functions for deployment ** Mission specific conditions may dictate adjustments in taskforce personnel to fit mission requirements *** Optional Positions not included in task force numbers


Teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, light to heavy, swiftwater rescue and land search capability.

Fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. Team is capable of 12 hour operations and

will respond with 33 personnel.Two Type II teams can be combined for a

Type I response.

Typing-USAR/Structural CollapseTyping-USAR/Structural CollapseType II






Hazardous Materials Team

Manager (1)

Rescue Squad #1 (6)

Medical Team Manager (1)

Safety Officer (1)

Medical Specialist (2)

Hazardous Materials

Specialist (4)


Plans Team Manager (1)

Rescue Squad #2 (6)


(Optional)


(Optional)

Technical Search Specialist (1)

Heavy Equipment and

Rigging Specialist (1)

Logistics Specialist (2)

Communications Specialist (1)

Structures Specialist (1)

Technical Information

Specialist (1)

NC USAR Type II Task Force

(33 personnel)

* Taskforce deployment may include an additional 5 personnel in supporting functions for deployment ** Mission specific conditions may dictate adjustments in taskforce personnel to fit mission requirements *** Optional Positions not included in task force numbers


Teams are equivalent to a FEMA Type I USAR Task Force.

Teams have technical search and rescue capability for any type of structure, swiftwaterrescue and land search capability.

Fully self-supporting for a minimum of 3 days. Team is capable of 24 hour operations and will

respond with at least 66 personnel.


Type I


Typing-USAR/Structural CollapseTyping-USAR/Structural Collapse




Hazardous Materials Team

Manager (2)

Rescue Squad #1 (6)

Medical Team Manager (2)

Safety Officer (2)



Hazardous Materials

Specialist (4)

Hazardous Materials

Specialist (4)


Plans Team Manager (2)

Rescue Squad #2 (6)

Rescue Squad #3 (6)

Rescue Squad #4 (6)


(Optional)


(Optional)

Technical Search

Specialist (2)

Heavy Equipment and

Rigging (2) (2)Specialist (2)

Logistics Specialist (4)

Communications Specialist (2)

Structures Specialist (2)

Technical Information

Specialist (2)

NC USAR Type I Task Force

(66 personnel)


Concrete or very large areas = Type I/II

Stick built/light frame construction = ANY

K9(s) – in development – 2 Active K9sMultipurpose SAR resource

USAR/SCT Resource UtilizationUSAR/SCT Resource Utilization


NC-HARTNC-HART


Rescue HoistRescue Hoist Short-Haul Rescue Short-Haul Rescue Swiftwater RescueSwiftwater Rescue Mountain RescueMountain Rescue Bambi Bucket (Forest Fire Fighting)Bambi Bucket (Forest Fire Fighting) SlingloadSlingload

CapabilitiesCapabilities


Heli-Basket Heli-Basket Three are assembled and ready for deployment Can hold fourteen persons during extreme emergencies Can hold 4500 lbs. of equipment, including Mule or Gator vehiclesUS&R Team members have been trained to work with them


NC-HART RequestNC-HART Request

The following requirements must be met for deployment of a HART Mission Resources are not available locally Mission is for rescue and not recovery Longer than 4 hours for other type of

access and recovery Patient has life-threatening injuries There are excessive risks to rescue

personnel


NC-HART Request ProcedureIf the criterion is met…

Request made to Local Emergency Management Coordinator (LEMC)

LEMC requests HART Mission through State EOC

1-800-858-0368 Mission vetted and assigned by:

NCEM Area Coordinator(s) State SAR Coordinator Air Boss & Flight Crews Division Duty Officer


NC-HART Request ProcedureRequired Mission Information

Radio frequency for scene Number of survivors Survivors condition Terrain / rescue site hazards


Dare

Hyde

Pitt

Carteret

Wake

PenderBladen

Bertie

Duplin

Onslow

Wilkes

Moore

Beaufort

Craven

Union

Halifax

Robeson

Nash

Sampson

Brunswick

Surry

IredellTyrrell

Columbus

Swain

Burke

Johnston

Ashe

Harnett

Anson

Wayne

Randolph

Guilford

Chatham

Jones

Macon

Hoke

Rowan

Martin

Lee

Pamlico

Stokes

StanlyLenoir

Warr en

Buncombe

Franklin

Davidson

Granville

Gates

Haywood

Jackson

Person

Currituck

Caldwell

Orange

Caswell

Wilson

Forsyth

Cumberland

Polk

Madison

Rutherford

Gaston

Clay

Yadkin

Cherokee

Catawba

Davie

Cleveland

Richmond

McDowell

RockinghamHertford

Alamance

Vance

Yancey Edgecombe

Avery

Mecklenburg

Northampton

Lincoln

MontgomeryCabarrusGraham

Durham

Camden

Greene

Scotland

Watauga

Washington

Henderson

Transylvania

Chowan

Mitchel l

Perquimans

Alexander

New Hanover

Alleghany

Pasquotank

Western BranchHaywood County Rescue Squad*Burke County Emergency Services*Cleveland County EMSNC USAR TF1Buncombe County USAR (NCTF2)Cherokee County Rescue SquadAsheville Fire DepartmentSkyland Fire DepartmentGaston USAR Team*Alexander Rescue SquadMonroe Fire DepartmentCharlotte Fire Department*Rowan Rescue SquadLenoir RescueMidland Fire DepartmentOak Hill Fire DepartmentHenderson Rescue Squad Troutman Fire Department (NCTF4)Lincoln County Rescue Squad

Central BranchAsh-Rand Rescue SquadThomasville Rescue SquadGreensboro DepartmentSouth Orange Rescue SquadNorth Chatham Rescue SquadRocky Mount Fire Department*REDS Team (Wake Co.)Johnston County Sheriff’s TeamCary Fire DepartmentChapel Hill Fire DepartmentDurham Fire DepartmentRaleigh Fire Department

Eastern BranchLumberton Rescue SquadHope Mills Fire DepartmentNew Bern Fire DepartmentPitt County Sheriff’s Swiftwater Rescue TeamGreenville Fire/Rescue DepartmentARR-MAC Water Response Team

Helicopter Rescue Technicians*

Flood/Swiftwater Rescue Team Locations


Type IV-Evacuation Teams (6 pax) Swiftwater awareness, stillwater operations Will encompass PWC’s, jon boats, air boats

Type III-Offensive Rescue Operations (6 pax) 1 boat crew, 6 persons, 1-EMTB

Type II-Offensive Rescue Operations (14 pax) 2 boat crews, team lead, 1medical (EMTP)

Type I-Offensive Rescue Operations 2 boat crews, team lead, 2 medical (EMTP) 4 helicopter rescue technicians

Typing-SwiftwaterTyping-Swiftwater


Teams meet NFPA 1006 for personnel

NFPA 1670 for teamEquivalencies

OSFM Rescue 3 International

Swiftwater Training Swiftwater Training EquivalenciesEquivalencies


• Typically co-located with NCNG High Clearance Vehicles

• Will perform just-in-time training for NCNG

• Most teams will require logistical support• If logistical support will not be available

can deploy with a USAR Task Force

Water Rescue Resource Water Rescue Resource UtilizationUtilization


• All Ground SAR teams are typed according to the NIMS guidelines.

• There are 4 Types of Teams

Typing-Ground SARTyping-Ground SAR


Type IV – Nontechnical• 1 Team Leader, 3 team members• (supported by local EMS)• Hasty Teams• Basic SAR Skills – Awareness• 24 hr pack• VHF radios for team communication



Typing-Ground SARTyping-Ground SARType III – Nontechnical• 2 Team Leader, 6 team members• (supported by local EMS)• Grid Search• Basic SAR Skills – Awareness• 24 hr pack• VHF radios for team communication and

comms with other teams


Type II – Technical• 4 Team Leader, 28 team members• (4 Field Units/4 EMTB)• Hasty and Grid Search• Search Management• VHF radios for team communication and

comms with other teams and aircraft



Type I – Technical• 6 Team Leader, 48 team members• (6Field Units/6 EMTP)• Hasty and Grid Search• Search Management• VHF radios for team communication and

comms with other teams and aircraft



• NASAR – SARTECH program• OSFM – TR –Wilderness

NFPA 1006 ASTM F2209

• Advantages/Disadvantages• Inhouse and recurrence • Exercise

Ground SAR Training Ground SAR Training EquivalenciesEquivalencies


Type IV 12 hrs, 40 – 60 acresType III 24 hrs, discriminating 40-60 acres,

non-discriminating 60-120 acresType II 48 hrs, discriminating 60+ acres, non-discriminating 120+ acresType I 72 hrs, discriminating 60+ acres, non-discriminating 120+ acres

Typing-Air Scent K9Typing-Air Scent K9


Type IV age up to 1.5 hrs, .25 – .5 mileType III age up to 1.5-4 hrs, .5 - 1mile Type II age up to 4 - 12 hrs, 1mile +Type I age up to 24+ hrs , 1mile +

Typing-Tracking/Trailing K9Typing-Tracking/Trailing K9


Type IV Locate 15 grams of remains hanging, buried or at

ground level, nondisaster.Type III Same as Type IV plus vehicles,

nondisaster.Type II Locate deceased persons (>15g) in

disaster ops, self sustain 24 hr.Type I Locate deceased persons (<15g) in

disaster ops, self sustain 24 hr

Typing-Land Cadaver Air Scent Typing-Land Cadaver Air Scent K9K9


• NASAR – SARTECH program• OSFM – TR –Wilderness

NFPA 1006 ASTM F2209

• IPWDA - International Police Working Dog Assoc.• KNOW THE RESOURCE!!!• Disaster –vs- Structural Collapse• Inhouse and recurrence • Exercise

K9 Training EquivalenciesK9 Training Equivalencies


Confinement-minimal training neededHasty Teams– Early Deployment/High POD

Sign cutting, Determine DOT, clue conscious

Grid Search– Efficiency Focused, increase POD

Air Scent K9- clear areas, increase PODTracking/Trailing K9

Must have scent article Determine/maintain DOT

Ground SAR Resource Ground SAR Resource UtilizationUtilization


Wilderness - Alpine (In Progress)Wilderness - Alpine (In Progress)• Three 8-10 person strike teams

being developed in Western Branch• Will have snow / ice capability • Working to develop LEO component


www.NCDPS.gov Divisions > Emergency Management> Search & Rescue

Brian Barnes State SAR Coordinator

Office: 919-825-2255Mobile: 919-815-5596Email: [email protected]

InformationInformation

http://www.ncdps.gov/

mailto:[email protected]


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