Interpretation of building construction and terrain of an area is
used to outline a search rescue strategy. This information is used
to perform “probability of detection”analysis,victim behavior
patterns,and recognition of victim location clues. This course
provides state-of-the-art search techniques and tactics that are
essential in a task force rescue.

• Course Enabling Objectives
  At the completion of this course the student will:
  
  • Describe the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System within FEMA,including the FEMA US&R Program Office and the US&R Advisory Organization
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Technical Search Specialist
  • Apply the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards that specifically apply to US&R Operations
  • Identify safety issues and categorize common hazards encountered during US&R activities
  • Identify different types of damaged structures and the hazards most common to damaged structures
  • Mitigate identified risks to an acceptable level
  • Demonstrate the Technical Search Specialist's role and responsibilities for functional interaction during deployment and exercises
  • Identify training course objectives,ground rules, and administrative requirements
  • Acknowledge US&R program updates and work group assignments
  • 40 hour course