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ID
8-509-1130
Name
Emergency Services Rescue Manager
Status
Published
Version
1.7
Updated
7/23/2024 1:38:19 PM
Original Release
11/01/2006
Last Major Release
 
NQS Position
Resource Category
Search and Rescue
Primary Core Capability
Mass Search and Rescue Operations
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Emergency Services Rescue Manager leads and supervises team members
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
 
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1An Emergency Services Rescue Manager is a qualified Rescue Technician who is responsible for direct supervision, general leadership, wellness and safety of their credential-specific team members within an Incident Command System (ICS) unit
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Training1. ICS-300 is a requirement for FY07 National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance 2. Completion of the following courses and/or curricula is recommended, but not required: a. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Emergency Response to Terrorism, Basic Concepts or equivalent b. FEMA/US&R WMD Enhanced Operations, or equivalent c. Global Position System (GPS) awareness-level course
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Fulfillment of requirement(s) as stated in: 1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications 2. NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents 3. NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.120, HazMat Operations Training or equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high yield Explosives (CBRNE) incident Completion of the following baseline criteria: 1. OSHA 29 CRF Part 1910.120 and/or OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protection 2. Emergency medical care based on Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements 3. Risk assessment 4. Hazard mitigation 5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 6. Use of related tools and devices Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. E-300: ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents 4. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 5. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 6. Rescue Technician training certified by the AHJ, or equivalent
ExperienceCompletion of a position task book that validates and verifies (by the AHJ) demonstrated ability to perform required skills in exercises and/or actual incidents, every five years or as dictated by need is recommended, but not required
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Physical/Medical Fitness1. The NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions 2. PPE is mission specific and may vary by working environment; it includes protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposure, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves and masks 3. Fulfillment of requirements as stated in the following standards is recommended, but not required: a. NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments b. NFPA 1583: Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members c. NFPA 1584: Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 11. Moderate 2. Is able to work while wearing appropriate PPE 3. Maintains immunizations in accordance with current AHJ requirements
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsCompletion of the following training courses is recommended, but not required: 1. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-B per NFPA 1006 A-3-3.5 2. Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications or other professional equivalent
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Certification: 1. AHJ certification as a Rescue Technician 2. Certified for confined space entry in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry Permit
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
The position typically works 12 hours per shift, is self-sustainable for 72 hours and is deployable up to 14 days
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Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS, October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016
NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2018
NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2021 (Chapter 13 Cave Search and Rescue)
NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020
NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 (Chapter 13 Cave Search and Rescue)
NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, 2022
NFPA 1583: Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members, 2022
NFPA 1584: Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises, 2022
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.120, HazMat Operations Training, latest edition adopted
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134, Respiratory Protection, latest edition adopted
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.146, Confined Space Entry Permit, latest edition adopted
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.7 7/23/2024 1:38:19 PM PDF
1.6 12/3/2019 11:48:40 AM PDF
1.5 1/26/2019 10:36:49 PM PDF
1.4 1/26/2019 10:34:34 PM PDF
1.3 1/3/2019 4:07:45 PM PDF
1.2 9/28/2018 5:11:03 PM PDF
1.1 4/8/2014 6:57:12 PM PDF
1.0 1/22/2014 4:02:50 PM Unavailable